Dumping as common as dirt on Bond Street

Construction companies and others dump rubble and debris on Bond Street even after fines are issued.

One recent incident saw a construction company fined for dumping in Ferndale. Photo: Supplied

Residents are tired of the illegal dumping of rubbish and building debris in Ferndale.

Residents Lew and Maggie Campbell have reported the matter and worked closely with the Randburg Police Station, Metro police, Ferndale Residents Association and local security companies to combat this issue on the corner of Bond Street and Vale Avenue.

A fine was issued to one construction company after their truck was found dumping rubble in Ferndale. Photo: Supplied

At least one fine was issued in recent months but the problem continues, they said.

Ward 104 councillor Emi Koekemoer added, “Bond Street has a massive illegal dumping issue that reared its head the first [time someone] tried to dump up the road across from The Castle and the truck got stuck and they got caught that way.”

Police also responded to a recent incident where a construction company’s truck was found dumping. Photo: Supplied

She said Metro police have been on scene to issue fines, and Pikitup will remove any rubble left by the illegal dumpers.

Safety ambassador for the Department of Public Safety in Joburg, Wayne Minnaar said Metro police commanders are aware of the complaint and officers are monitoring the situation.

Building rubble and debris is left on Bond Street. Photo: Supplied

Metro police spokesperson, Xolani Fihla confirmed they are following up on the issue.

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