Trichardt business owners fed up with dumping

Trichardt business owners are fed up with other businesses that dump their building and other rubble on pavements and leave it there for days.

A persisting problem can be seen on the corner of Rapportryer and Richert Street.

“It is a health risk to the people of the area, never mind that it is a safety hazard as well,” said a concerned business owner.

According to the bylaws of the Govan Mbeki Municipality, such refuse should be placed three metres from the boundary point, but not on the sidewalk.

Subject to the provisions of Subsection (2), all builders’ refuse must be deposited at a solid waste landfill site approved by Council.

Provided that in giving or refusing its consent or in laying down conditions, Council will have regard to the following: public safety, the environment of the proposed disposal site, the suitability of the area including the drainage thereof, the expected manner and times of depositing of refuse at the site, the levelling of the site, the control of dust and other relevant factors as may be determined by Council.

Any person must have permission from the municipality for dumping building rubble outside of their yard. 

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