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A call for Communities to refrain
from dumping
Ethekwini Municipality is concerned about the
level of illegal dumping that is taking place in
different parts of the City.  In responding to
this challenge, the South Durban Basin Area
Based Management Team has held
successful cleanup campaigns including
night raids and the removal of containers,
derelict vehicles, illegal trading shelters and
illegally parked trucks blocking the roads in
the Basin.

According to Clive Turner, Durban Solid
Waste Area Manager Dumping in the Basin
has reached epidemic proportions. It seems
that some of the residents and business
owners have adopted the attitude that they
have a right to dump. He said “it costs the
municipality over R1 million rand a year to
clear illegal dumping.  In addition, illegal
dumping is a serious offence, if caught, the
perpetrator will be responsible for the
removal of the waste and could be fined up to
R20, 000”, said Turner.

Lee D’Eathe, SDB Area Manager has warned
all those who are engaged in illegal dumping
in and around the Basin.  He said, “we won’t
be shy to bring to book offenders.  He said
“where we find evidence and some leads on
things that have been dumped illegally, we
will follow that up and ensure that the
perpetrators account for their actions”.  He
appealed to businesses and residents in the
area to refrain from dumping illegally.  

“This irresponsible behavior has a potential
to cripple our efforts of building a cleaner,
safer, greener and more prosperous South
Durban Basin.  Lastly, I would like to thank
Durban Solid Waste, Metro Police, Ward
Councilors and other line departments who
have supported us during these cleanup
campaigns”, concluded D’Eathe.

Neeri Govender, DSW PR Officer said,
“illegal dumping is a threat to public health
and safety, and the quality of life. Rodents,
snakes and insects are attracted to dump
sites, which poses as health risks. She said,
“dumping activities can have negative
impacts on plants and wildlife and attracts
criminal activities. Property values are likely
to decrease. Most importantly, it can cause
damage to the council’s grass cutting
equipment, and may delay the grass cutting
cycle, said Govender.

“We would like to appeal to the public to
assist us in stopping illegal dumping.  If you
are a witness to this offence, please take the
registration number of the vehicle or the
address of the person dumping and report it
to DSW immediately”, added Govender.  

The DSW Helpline can be contacted on (031)
311 8804 or call DSW’s Education Desk on
(031) 303 1665.  
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