Pikitup distributed more than 200 refuse bins to residents at the Marlboro depot in Sandton on October 13, as part of its ‘Don’t drop it, Bin it’ campaign.

The initiative aims to bring waste management services closer to residents and improve bin distribution efficiency, according to Pikitup spokesperson Anthony Selepe.

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Selepe said the campaign prioritised residents who had previously applied for bins and possessed valid reference numbers. Residents who needed assistance with the application process were also helped, provided they had the required documentation.

The distribution formed part of Pikitup’s efforts to encourage responsible waste disposal and reduce illegal dumping across Johannesburg. “A household with a bin is unlikely to dispose of their waste illegally,” Selepe said.

He added that residents received education about the negative effects of illegal dumping, the correct use of refuse bins and the importance of waste separation at source.

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Selepe said residents were also encouraged to use Pikitup’s additional waste management facilities to dispose of excess waste appropriately.

Reflecting on the event, he highlighted the efficient and prompt assistance provided to residents as a key outcome of the campaign.

Pikitup intends to continue the initiative in other Johannesburg communities, with Selepe saying that residents who had applied for bins should ensure they possess valid reference numbers to facilitate the process during future distributions.

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