Illegal dumping

  • Elsie’s River City Improvement District 2023 Roundup

    Elsie’s River City Improvement District 2023 Roundup

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    It’s been another year of successes and tackling challenges head-on for the Elsies River City Improvement District. As part of our renewed commitment to public safety and urban cleaning and management, we persist in leading the way toward the continuous improvement of Elsie’s River as a thriving residential hub. Our ERCID team has increased their…

  • Illegal Dumping: What It Is and How to Stop It

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    Did you know? That annually over 180 000 tons of waste are cleared from illegal dumping hot spots! That costs the city, and you as the taxpayer, a staggering R350 million a year just in clean-up. In other words, cleaning illegal dumping costs 20 times more than collecting waste from wheelie bins. That is why…

  • Illegal Dumping in the Spotlight

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    The problem of illegal dumping is one that occurs in most areas of the city and is also one of the main challenges that the ERCID has to contend with.  People are prepared to change, but only if they are constantly monitored and warned regarding the consequences of dumping.  Some incidents stem from persons coming to the various scrap dealers and trying…