Employees of the Murapa Enviromobi project are calling upon all community members in Vredefort and Mokwallo not to litter or dump refuse on illegal dumping sites as it causes tremendous problems in the community.
Illegal dumping has a serious environmental and social impact and causes a financial burden on government, the business sector and the community. It makes the town look dirty and neglected. A poor and neglected environment leads to more dumping and other illegal activities as well as anti-social behaviour says the team. They add that this, in turn, leads to reduced community pride and reduced property values. Some forms of illegal dumping such as chemicals and asbestos can also directly cause harm or injury to human- and wildlife, or lead to pollution of the environment. Animals can become entangled in dumped items leading to injuries and/or death.
Illegal dumping can also introduce pests and weeds into our natural areas, block waterways and roads, cause flooding and facilitate higher rates of erosion by smothering vegetation cover. Currently, the Enviromobi team in Vredefort is clearing all rubbish within Mokwallo.
