It’s the first day of Spring and the launch of The City of Cape Town’s #SpringCleanCT campaign. 300 more boots are being added on the ground to clean the Mother City this Spring Day.
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Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced the campaign in a bid to clamp down on illegal dumping and littering in the metro and is calling upon all Cape Town’s residents to join in its spring cleaning initiative.
“We are calling on residents, schools, businesses, and community groups to join the #SpringCleanCT campaign that will be taking place over the months ahead.
Let’s get our city looking sparkling clean and fresh this spring, including our parks, public spaces, beaches, rivers, and roads.”
Hill-Lewis will be joining Mayco member for Urban Waste Management Grant Twigg on Thursday for the campaign’s official launch.
As many as 300 people from various communities will be participating over the course of the city clean-up campaigns. Additionally, law enforcement officers will also be issuing fines for littering and keeping a wide eye open for any illegal dumping activity.
Since its launch earlier this year, more than 110 clean-ups have been organised by ward councillors and community organisations.
According to IOL, the City reported having spent R52 million in January to clear up illegal dumping sites and highlighted nearly 3000 sites across the metro as being the biggest contributors to the headache.
The City is also urging residents to report illegal dumping, warning that those caught dumping could be fined up to R5000, have their vehicle impounded, or face a two-year prison sentence.
There will also be also a reward of up to R5000 offered for every fine issued and conviction secured. Residents can report tip-offs to 0800 110077
“Change is easy; first, none of us should even litter, then, each one of us can tell someone to stop littering, or to pick up their litter when we see them doing it. And each of us can take a few seconds to pick up some litter ourselves,” says Hill-Lewis.
How you can get involved:
- Organise a clean-up where it matters most to you
- If you would like to join a clean-up, get in touch with your subcouncil, local councillor, or check for clean-up groups in your area
- Encourage your friends, family, colleagues, and community to get involved too
To notify the City about dumping that needs to be cleared please call 0860 103 089
“Let’s Act for a cleaner Cape Town!” concludes Hill-Lewis.
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