In response to numerous recent complaints, made by residents of Petersfield, about illegal dumping in Pietersfield, Dal Fouche and the Grootvlei mine area, metro spokesman, Sam Modiba issued the following statement.
“The area referred to, situated in Cowles Street is private property.
The landlord is in the process of backfilling and levelling the area with builder’s rubble and soil for future development.”
The Green Scorpions are aware of the situation and had a meeting with the landlord in this regard.
Illegal dumping along Grootvlei road from the railway bridge in Strubenvale towards the Grootvlei mine is a continuous problem.
Modiba assured residents that “the area will be monitored and cleaned on a regular basis.” However, “No Dumping sign boards will be erected during July 2013”, said Modiba.
On the issue on dumping near the airfield in Dal Fouche.
“The vacant land opposite the airfield in Dal Fouche is not Council property.
“The Department of Health and Social Development are responsible to notify the landlords by notice to clean private properties,” said Modiba.
Residents are requested to report persons dumping illegally to the Metro Police or to Waste Management Services at 011 999 8497 during office hours or the call centre at 0860 543 000.
The public can dispose of garden and domestic waste free of charge at the five garden refuse disposal sites situated in Dersley Park, Modder East, Geduld, Daggafontein and Welgedacht as well as the Rietfontein landfill site which are open 7 days per week from 0730 to 1800.
