Centurion recycling day going strong
All of Centurion’s wards took part in this month’s recycling day.
Another successful recycling day was held in Centurion as residents and community organisations came together this weekend.
Centurionites dropped off glass bottles, plastic, paper, cardboard, batteries and cans along with their e-waste, such as electronics and appliances.
This collection point was at the corner of John Vorster Drive and Lenchen Avenue.
These recycling events are organised every month, with the initiative still growing after several years.
The event is organised by ward 69 councillor Cindy Billson and BlueSwirl’s Anton Bailey.
The collections have been ongoing since 2019, with collection points changing every month to raise awareness across Centurion.
Volunteers help sort the recyclable and non-recyclable materials from the waste brought in before it gets taken away.
“The focus is still to keep our environment clean and to provide residents with an opportunity to be part of creating a clean green environment,” said Billson.
Billson said this weekend was a very busy one with every ward in Centurion participating.
Along with CPFs, community organisations and security companies, the drive managed to bring in large amounts of recyclables.
Billson urged residents to join in on the campaign to reduce the amount of garbage and decrease the amount of pollution.
The collection also took in donations for the Centurion Hospice, managed by ward councillor Ina Strijdom.
Copwatch spokesperson Angelique Heszler said that it was pleased to play a role in the community initiative.
They supported these days to keep residents safe when they drop off their recyclables.
“Some of the waste gets donated to the recyclers, who can generate a small income from the items,” said Heszler.
“This also helps to keep waste out of our rivers, our streets and our neighbourhood.
“Our goal is to be very involved with the community; we also like to get to know the residents.”
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