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Residents encouraged to keep Tshwane clean

The metro said it was working around the clock to catch up with its waste collection plans.

October 6, 2023
Terry-Ann Diergaardt 1 minute read
MMC for environment and agriculture management, Ziyanda Zwane in Atteridgeville. Photo: sourced

Tshwane is currently working on a catch-up plan to minimise the impact of the ongoing illegal strike on refuse removal services and has encouraged residents to keep the city clean by refraining from dumping waste illegally.

MMC for environment and agriculture management, Ziyanda Zwane said that he was aware of the vast illegal dumping taking place in Tshwane as a result of the ongoing illegal strike and noted that dumping is not a solution as it further exacerbates the crisis.

“The city is working very hard to address challenges posed by the illegal strike including waste removal delays.”
On October 5, Zwane visited Atteridgeville in Region 3 to show support for workers on the ground.
“Some of the illegal waste dumping sites are potential health risks as they are next to schools and churches.
Residents are reminded that dumping of waste in areas without a designated or potential storm water drainage system might result in flooding during rainy seasons.

 Moreover, it is important to keep in mind that unlawful dumping causes environmental harm, which causes pollution.”

He added that unlawful waste disposal might also present a fire risk and threat to public health and safety, with additional detrimental effects.
“In light of this, we request that neighbourhoods make every effort to cooperate with the city and avoid illegal dumping.”

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October 6, 2023
Terry-Ann Diergaardt 1 minute read

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