Should litterbugs and dumpers be scared?

The Solid Waste By-Law Enforcement team will be undertaking blitz-like operations which will see a group of officers arriving, without warning, in specific areas, where heavy fines will be handed out for all waste related offences. The cigarette stompie thrown on the ground may become the most expensive smoke you have had at R500 each. Likewise for that cooldrink can, sweet paper and chip packet. In accordance with the City’s Integrated Waste Management Policy and By-Law every waste generator (i.e. anyone who creates waste e.g. businesses, offices, shops) is required to have a contract for the removal of their waste. The officers will be visiting these generators of waste to check and inspect their contracts for removal. It is advised that these are obtained without delay as putting your business waste into the street litter bin or putting a bag/ boxes etc. out on the pavement will draw a large fine with a minimum of R1000 and even much more. Alderman Clive Justus, Mayoral Committee Member for Utility Services, said: 'Litter scattered on the ground has to be cleared by teams of workers at a cost far greater than the clearing of bins and this cost must be recovered in the form of increased rates and taxes. I therefore appeal to the public to deposit their litter in the bins specially provided for this purpose.” Should you wish to report any dumping where an offender or vehicle registration can be identified, please call 021 400 6157 or e-mail Solidwaste.bylaw@capetown.gov.za All other issues can be reported to 0860 103 089. Issued by: City of Cape Town, Communication Department, Claire McKinnon, Manager: Area Cleaning, Solid Waste Management, City of Cape Town, Tel: 021400 2822 or Cell: 082 600 6648.