Pikitup launches free bulk waste service
Residents who want to dispose of bulk waste from their households are urged to contact their nearest Pikitup depots or use the nearest garden sites in their proximity.
The waste management company of the City of Johannesburg, Pikitup, provides a free bulk waste service to collect unwanted waste from households (such as old mattresses, old furniture, fridges) in an effort to deal with illegal dumping.
The aim of this initiative is to divert recyclables away from the landfill sites (except for waste suitable for, and as required for use as daily cover material), thus increasing airspace and lifespan of existing landfills.
Residents who want to dispose of bulk waste from their households are urged to contact their nearest Pikitup depots or use the nearest garden sites in their proximity.
Once a resident has logged a call at any of Pikitup’s depot, the responsible depot manager will book a call and arrange for a free once-a-month bulk waste service to collect such waste.
To book a free bulk waste service, residents may contact Selby Depot on 087 357 1938 or Southdale Depot on 087 357 1261.
Pikitup urges all residents of the City to become active participants in preserving and protecting the environment by applying the basic principles of waste management: reduce, reuse, and recycle when disposing of waste.
