THE menace of illegal dumping in residential areas has urged waste management company, Pikitup to roll out a free bulk waste collection service.
Launched on March 8 the service, which is conducted once a month, was introduced with the aim to eradicate the illegal dumping of items such as old mattresses, old furniture, broken electrical appliances and old clothing.
“The aim of this initiative is to divert recyclables away from the landfill sites except for waste suitable for and as required for use as daily cover material, thus increasing airspace and increasing the lifespan of existing landfills,” said Pikitup spokesperson Pansy Oyedele.
News of this service has reached the ears of many residents. Residents called the newspaper seeking details of depots to contact for collection. The newspaper encourages readers to keep a cut-out of this article nearby in case they should need this information in the near future.
“Residents who want to dispose of bulky waste from their households are urged to contact their nearest Pikitup depots or use the nearest garden sites in their area. Once a resident has logged a call at any of the Pikitup depots, the responsible depot manager will book a call and arrange for a free once-a-month bulky waste service to collect such waste.
“We urge all residents of the city to become active participants in preserving and protecting the environment by applying the basic principles of waste management: reduce, reuse and recycle when disposing of waste,” concluded Oyedele.
To book a free bulky waste service, residents can contact the following depots:
Depots reception switchboard number: Central Camp Depot 087 357 1609, Selby Depot 087 357 1938, Southdale Depot 087 357 1261.
