Trash turned into opportunity
JOBURG – Trash is everywhere, bins are over-flowing and residents are frustrated. Recycling companies grab the opportunity to turn trash into treasure.
After the Pikitup strike in Braamfontein on 25 and 26 November recycling companies have seen the opportunity to turn trash into treasure. Streets are lined with over-flowing Pikitup bins and it is starting smell. It has been reported that people in Braamfontein rummaged through trash to see what items can be recycled.
Don Maitland, a resident from Randpark Ridge, said that residents of this area are definitely affected by the Pikitup strike. According to him, residents do not know what to do with the trash.
Ward 98 Councillor Laurette van Zijl said, “I would advise people to recycle as far as possible, not only plastic bags or cans, but compos as well.” She added that she is currently trying to find out what can be done with the rubbish and she is asking people to please be patient with the trash. “We hope that the strike will be finished by the end of the month,” said Van Zijl.
Simon Thom, owner of EcoMonkey recycling collecting service, said that they benefit from the Pikitup strike. “We gain new clients, because people do not know what to do with their waste. The rubbish is not being collected and over-flowing bins are everywhere,” said Thom. He added that by contacting them, people are also being more environmentally friendly, because they recycle. “What is even better is that the new clients continue to use our services, even when the strike is finished.” This recycling company is one of many that can pick up trash in residential areas.
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Details: EcoMonkey, 011 477 7332.
