The DA in Ekurhuleni calls on residents of Ward 105 in Brakpan to refrain from illegal dumping that is degrading the community.
Ward 105 is made up of Dalview, Dalpark Extension One, Larrendale, Kenleaf, Rand Collieries, Denneoord, Vulcania, Sallies Village, Minnebron, Sonneveld, Sunair Park and Carnival Industrial Park.
“Illegal dumping contravenes the integrated waste management by-laws of the metro and creates an unsanitary environment in our communities,” said Ward 105 Clr Annette Verster.
“Waste removal levels have improved across communities under the multi-party coalition, however, resources have been stretched thin following the poor state of the waste department under the previous ANC-led administration.
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“The DA calls on residents to use the Weltevreden landfill site to dispose of their waste.”
In addition, residents are encouraged to do their part and report incidents of illegal dumping to 0860 543 000.
“Illegal dumping is not only an eyesore for residents but poses a major health and safety risk due to the vermin it attracts,” added Verster.
“It is, therefore, imperative that residents join forces with the multi-party coalition to put an end to illegal dumping for the betterment of our communities.”
