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- Experience has taught that people are prepared to change but only if they are constantly monitored and warned regarding the consequences of dumping.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Some incidents stem from persons coming to the various scrap dealers and trying to dump waste not accepted by them. This comes from street persons \/ horse and cart operators and unscrupulous waste handlers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- In cases of illegal dumping, the GCID\u00a0engages with these persons and encourages them to make use of the City\u2019s drop off facilities.\u00a0Disposal is free of charge. We also indicate that if caught and reported to Law Enforcement they can face fines up to R20\u202f000.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
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The paragraphs\u00a0BELOW\u00a0are extracts from the website of the City of Cape Town, where it is pointed out that dumping is highly illegal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
What exactly does illegal dumping entail?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u201cIllegal dumping is the depositing, discharging, spilling or releasing of any kind of waste in or on any public space. This includes waste that is loose or in boxes, barrels or bags\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cPublic places include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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- open fields;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- vacant or occupied land;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- roadsides;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- sewer systems; and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- waterways.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201cAlthough the City has a number of waste management strategies and services in place for dealing with all types of waste, we have a dumping problem in Cape Town. It is one of the biggest challenges the Solid Waste Management Department\u202ffaces. It is expensive, damages our environment and is harmful to ourselves and our animals.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPLEASE NOTE<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
\u201cDumping on any public land is illegal and an offence:\u202fWe work closely with\u202fSAPS\u202fin illegal dumping investigations. If you are found guilty of dumping illegally you could be fined between R500 and R10 000 and could get a prison sentence of 6 months to 2 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
To report illegal dumping in your community,\u202fcall\u202f0860 103 089<\/i><\/a>.<\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
If you have the culprit’s vehicle registration number and\/or can identify him\/her, call\u202f021 400 6157<\/i><\/a>\u202for email\u202fsolidwaste.bylaw@capetown.gov.za<\/i><\/a>.\u202f\u201c\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
On the website, the City of Cape Town goes on to appeal to residents and businesses to assist in curbing and dealing with the problem:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Help us control dumping<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Look out for our Big Green Bins\u00a0<\/strong>
\nGreen waste bins have been placed near toilets in informal settlements and public toilets so that residents can dispose of waste properly. In 2014\/2015 and 2015\/2016, the City rolled out 929 bins in 24 informal settlements at a cost of approximately R753 000. Eventually these bins will be placed in all informal settlements where we are legally able to place them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDo your part<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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- Dispose of your waste only in bins and at approved\u202fdrop-off<\/a>\u202for\u202flandfill sites<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Buy additional waste bins if you need them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Make others aware of the importance of keeping our environment clean and\u202flitter free.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Fence off your property to prevent others from dumping on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Report illegal dumping\u202f<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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To report illegal dumping in your community,\u202fcall\u202f0860 103 089<\/i><\/a>.\u202f<\/i>If you have the culprit’s vehicle registration number and\/or can identify him\/her, call\u202f021 400 6157<\/i><\/a>\u202for email:\u202fsolidwaste.bylaw@capetown.gov.za<\/i><\/a>.\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
In order to be sure that you are fully informed on the contents of the City\u2019s Waste Management By-law, visit the website\u00a0www.capetown.gov.za<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
City of Cape Town: Integrated Waste Management By-law, 2009\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
- Make others aware of the importance of keeping our environment clean and\u202flitter free.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Buy additional waste bins if you need them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- vacant or occupied land;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Some incidents stem from persons coming to the various scrap dealers and trying to dump waste not accepted by them. This comes from street persons \/ horse and cart operators and unscrupulous waste handlers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n