{"id":288,"date":"2018-02-19T15:25:05","date_gmt":"2018-02-19T15:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/?p=288"},"modified":"2018-02-22T19:51:41","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T19:51:41","slug":"illegal-dumping-in-the-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/uncategorized\/illegal-dumping-in-the-spotlight\/","title":{"rendered":"Illegal Dumping in the Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The problem of illegal dumping is\u00a0one that occurs in most areas of the city\u00a0and is\u00a0also\u00a0one of the main challenges that the\u00a0ERCID\u00a0has to contend with.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">People are prepared to change,\u00a0but only if they are constantly monitored and warned regarding the consequences of dumping.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">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.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">ERCID\u00a0engages with these persons and encourages them to make use of the City\u2019s drop off facilities, of which Parow Drop off Facility is situated\u00a0close by\u00a0and disposal is free of charge. We also indicate that if caught and reported to Law Enforcement they can face fines up to R20\u202f000.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The paragraphs\u00a0BELOW\u00a0are extracts from the website of the City of Cape Town, where it is pointed out that dumping is highly illegal.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>What exactly does illegal dumping entail?\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\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<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cPublic places include:<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">open fields;<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">vacant or occupied land;<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">roadsides;<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">sewer systems; and<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">waterways.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\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<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/25-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-291 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/25-1-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"25 (1)\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/25-1-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/25-1-168x300.jpg 168w, https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/25-1.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>PLEASE NOTE<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\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.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To report illegal dumping in your community,\u202fcall\u202f<a href=\"tel:0860103089\"><i>0860 103 089<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you have the culprit&#8217;s vehicle registration number and\/or can identify him\/her, call\u202f<a href=\"tel:0214006157\"><i>021 400 6157<\/i><\/a>\u202for email\u202f<a href=\"mailto:solidwaste.bylaw@capetown.gov.za\"><i>solidwaste.bylaw@capetown.gov.za<\/i><\/a>.\u202f\u201c<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>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:<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/52.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-292 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/52.jpg\" alt=\"52\" width=\"433\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/52.jpg 433w, https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/52-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Help us control dumping<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Look out for our Big Green Bins\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Green 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.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/57.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-293 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/57.jpg\" alt=\"57\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/57.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/57-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/57-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Do your part<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Dispose of your waste only in bins and at approved\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.capetown.gov.za\/Family%20and%20home\/See-all-City-facilities\/Our-service-facilities\/Drop-off%20facilities\">drop-off<\/a>\u202for\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.capetown.gov.za\/Family%20and%20home\/See-all-city-facilities\/Our-service-facilities\/Landfills\">landfill sites<\/a>.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Buy additional waste bins if you need them.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Make others aware of the importance of keeping our environment clean and\u202flitter free.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Fence off your property to prevent others from dumping on it.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/59.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-294 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/59.jpg\" alt=\"59\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/59.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/59-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/59-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Report illegal dumping\u202f<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To report illegal dumping in your community,\u202fcall\u202f<a href=\"tel:0860103089\"><i>0860 103 089<\/i><\/a><i>.\u202f<\/i>If you have the culprit&#8217;s vehicle registration number and\/or can identify him\/her, call\u202f<a href=\"tel:0214006157\"><i>021 400 6157<\/i><\/a>\u202for email:\u202f<a href=\"mailto:solidwaste.bylaw@capetown.gov.za\"><i>solidwaste.bylaw@capetown.gov.za<\/i><\/a>.\u202f<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In order to be sure that you are fully informed on the contents of the City\u2019s Waste Management By-law, visit the website\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.capetown.gov.za\/\">www.capetown.gov.za<\/a>\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>City of Cape Town: Integrated Waste Management By-law, 2009<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Published in\u202f<\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.westerncape.gov.za\/general-publication\/provincial-gazettes-2009\"><i>Province of Western Cape: Provincial Gazette no. 6651 on 21 August 2009<\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><i>Amended by\u202fCity of Cape Town: Integrated Waste Management Amendment By-law, 2010\u202fon\u202f4 June 2010<\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><i>Amended by\u202fCity of Cape Town: Integrated Waste Management Amendment By-law, 2016\u202fon\u202f30 June 2016<\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The problem of illegal dumping is\u00a0one that occurs in most areas of the city\u00a0and is\u00a0also\u00a0one of the main challenges that the\u00a0ERCID\u00a0has to contend with.\u00a0 People are prepared to change,\u00a0but only if they are constantly monitored and warned regarding the consequences of dumping.\u00a0 Some incidents stem from persons coming to the various scrap dealers and trying &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/elsiesrivercid.co.za\/wordpress\/uncategorized\/illegal-dumping-in-the-spotlight\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Illegal Dumping in the Spotlight<\/span> <span 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