Oscar Tshifure, senior account manager of Pikitup said, “It approximately costs the City the amount of R170 million per annum to clean up streets and illegal dump sites that are caused by businesses as well as residents, and this negligent behaviour creates health risks and the spread of diseases in the area, which are relatively high. This punishable offence takes up money that can be utilised in far more important projects such as building RDP houses, health facilities and other basic services that can bring the city up to world-class standards.”
Musa Jack, executive director of waste minimisation strategy and programmes at Pikitup, said, ”It is imperative that businesses and residents of the city work with us to ensure that all our waste is disposed of in a proper manner. Pikitup has various gardens and landfill sites where residents can dispose builder’s rubble and other forms of waste.”
Jack said Pikitup had joined forces with the Metro police to try to combat the waste problems, and have taken the responsibility to enforce City bylaws by issuing fines to those who have been caught dumping illegally. “This entity urges residents who witness incidents of illegal dumping to come forward with the information and report the matter, including the location as well as the type of material dumped.”
