Tshwane to implement waste collection recovery plan for businesses
The City of Tshwane's waste collection services have been severely impacted by the ongoing strike, leaving businesses without proper disposal of their waste.
The Tshwane metro has announced a new waste collection recovery plan for businesses in the city, which is set to be implemented on August 1.
The plan aims to address the backlog in waste collection caused by the recent strike by Samwu-affiliated municipal workers.
Law enforcement teams have been dispatched to escort waste collection trucks servicing the businesses.
“The City is committed to ensuring that all waste collection services are restored and that businesses are provided with a clean and safe environment.
“This is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to improve service delivery and provide a healthy and pleasant living environment for its residents,” said metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo.
Tshwane’s waste collection services have been severely impacted by the ongoing strike, leaving businesses without proper disposal of their waste.
“Compactor trucks have been unable to dispose of waste due to the closure of disposal facilities, creating a mounting backlog,” Mashigo said.
Mashigo told Rekord that the City have a recovery plan to restore services, but it will take time to catch up on the disruption caused by the strike.
“This situation highlights the importance of finding a resolution to the strike and ensuring that waste collection and disposal services can operate smoothly.”
In as much as the catchup operations are underway, businesses are advised that the backlog is rather substantial therefore the recovery plan will continue into the weekend until waste in all regions is collected.
In the meantime, Hatherley landfill site caught fire over the weekend and the fire was worsened by the wind.
The site is still not accessible.
“This will affect waste collection in regions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6,” he said.
The Tshwane metro has since sought the assistance of the Labour Court in resolving the ongoing strike by workers affiliated with Samwu.
“The strike has resulted in the destruction of property, intimidation of non-striking employees, and severe disruptions to waste collection services,” Mashigo explained.
In light of this, the court has issued an interdict prohibiting the strikers from further damaging property and from harassing other employees.
“The City hopes that the strike will be resolved soon and that normal waste collection services can resume,” he concluded.
Businesses are requested to report non-collected waste on the Customer Care line 012 358 9999 or send an email to wastemanagement@tshwane.gov.za.
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