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North residents fed up with growing illegal dumpsites
Pretoria North residents have expressed growing concerns over the proliferation of illegal dumpsites within their community, highlighting the detrimental impact on both the environment and public health. The accumulation of waste in unauthorized areas is creating an unsightly and unsanitary living environment in the northern region of Pretoria.
Peter Jacobusen, a resident on Danie Theron Street, emphasized the escalating nature of the illegal dumping issue, noting the daily expansion of these dumpsites. He underlined the normalization of this behavior, with rubbish continuously accumulating and emitting unpleasant odors, while residents who dutifully pay for municipal services face delays in service delivery.
Ward 2 councillor Quentin Meyer acknowledged the persistent problem of illegal dumping and praised community organizations for their ongoing efforts to maintain cleanliness. Despite cleanup initiatives, Meyer highlighted the challenges posed by the continuous emergence of new illegal dumpsites, hindering the ward’s restoration efforts.
Meyer emphasized that the prevalence of illegal dumpsites undermines the ward’s objective of revitalizing the area to its former state.
Identifying specific hotspots such as the intersections of Stasie and Koos de la Rey, Stasie and Emily Hobhouse, Gwendolen and Fay, and Gwendolen Road in Dorandia, residents have urged municipal authorities to take decisive action, especially considering the potential health risks faced by individuals with medical conditions.
Previously, Tshwane spokesperson Lindela Mashigo highlighted resource constraints and outlined the metro’s strategies to address illegal dumping, including scheduled clearances, educational campaigns under the Re Kaofela program, and daily litter picking by EPWP workers. Waste collection schedules have been established for areas such as Dorandia, Gwendolen Street, and Pretoria North to manage waste disposal effectively and prevent further illegal dumping.
Mashigo emphasized that residents failing to utilize municipal waste disposal channels might contribute to illegal dumping incidents. He warned that individuals caught dumping illegally could face a fine of R5,000. Additionally, he provided information on designated dumpsites in Dorandia at Daan Der Wet Nel Avenue and Magalieskruin Koorsboom Avenue in Sinoville for residents’ reference.
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