AFTER receiving many complaints regarding the amount of rubbish which had piled up on the M7 near Pinetown, the DA PR councillor for Ward 15 and 16, decided to investigate the matter.
Lucky Mshengu, the councillor, noted that the M7 highway, which feeds the Ashely and Queensburgh areas, was fast becoming a dump site as whole bags of rubbish had begun piling up on both sides of the motorway.
“Taking a drive down to the beach along the M7 from Pinetown, you get the distinct impression that Ashley and Queensburgh are in fact municipal dumps and not leafy suburbs.
“Rubbish on the verges is a health hazard, it clogs storm water drains and also poses a threat to the much embattled environment,” said Mshengu.
“This isn’t just a bit of litter any more, the M7 has become a veritable dumping ground for everything from rubbish bags to builders’ rubble. It’s also clear that those with the responsibility of keeping the verges neat aren’t addressing the issue either.”
“This is a provincial road and as such falls outside the municipality’s jurisdiction, but clearly this affects our residents. I won’t stand by and let the rubbish pile up any more and I am going to get to the bottom of this as it’s clearly a management issue,” he added.
Should you see illegal dumping taking place in the eThekwini area, notify the eThekwini Health Department on 031 311 3555. You will be given a reference number so that it can be followed up.
