Waste collection services in Gugulethu, Philippi East/Lower Crossroads and Nyanga have reportedly returned to their usual schedule, now with security measures in place. This move follows temporary disruptions in these regions arising from threats against collection staff demanding protection fees from the City.
As part of its commitment to restoring services, the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate began addressing the collection backlog from the previous week on Saturday, 7 October. They intend to continue this effort throughout the week if required.
The City said that Manenberg has also had waste collection services reinstated.
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The City extended its gratitude to residents for their understanding during the disruption.
‘Residents are asked to please be patient as we deal with the backlog. We appreciate residents’ cooperation during this time,’ it commented.
To expedite the process, the City had the collections team on duty on Saturday, 7 October, addressing areas like Gugulethu, Philippi and Nyanga that missed their regular collection between Wednesday and Friday of the previous week. It said that if they were not able to clear the backlog on Saturday, they would continue to do so this week.
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Alderman Grant Twigg, the mayoral committee member for urban waste management, emphasised the City’s dedication to service continuity, stating, ‘It remains the City’s priority to ensure services continue even during such challenging times as much as possible. We are committed to providing waste collection services while ensuring the safety of our staff, who are on the ground delivering these services to communities. We will work closely with safety and security teams to ensure our services can continue.’
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