WARD 68 councillor Aubrey Snyman has once again issued a stern warning to the public regarding illegal dumping.

Also read: Youth shot dead in Wentworth on Saturday evening

Snyman reminded residents that those found dumping in areas not designated for waste disposal could face a fine of R5000. His comments follow the discovery of a new illegal dump site in Wentworth, where rubble, cardboard, and other household items were found discarded.

He said residents have been illegally dumping for many years, and nobody reports it.

“As a result, the culprits continue, and others join in because they see that no one is being held accountable. If you’re caught dumping illegally, you are violating a by-law, and you could face a fine of R5000,” he said.

Snyman also urged residents to avoid giving their rubbish or rubble to individuals with wheelie bins, who then illegally dump it in unapproved areas.

“These individuals do not have the means to transport your waste to the designated municipal dump site, which is about 5km away. Instead, they dispose of it on verges or in open spaces. If law enforcement catches them, the resident who gave the rubbish to them will also be prosecuted and fined.

“Please do the right thing and take your waste or rubble to a municipal dump site,” he said.

Southlands Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok.

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox.