Sunset Beach, Milnerton and surrounding areas have seen an increase in refuse bin theft, which has left residents without a means of taking out their trash.
In a recent statement, the City of Cape Town urged residents to ‘be vigilant’, after there was an increase in stolen wheelie bins last year in 2023, with ’29 330 reported cases of stolen bins in 2023, up from 28 653 in 2022′.
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Certain residents affected by the theft of their wheelie refuse bins have been victims of this kind of theft in the past.
‘I cannot stand like a guard and wait for the waste trucks to arrive,’ said Martin Koeries from Milnerton, whose bin has been stolen three times, as reported by TygerBurger on News24.
‘This is outrageous and a huge safety concern. Next thing these criminals will find a way to break into your home. Also, I do not leave anything valuable or eatables in the bin. Maybe that is why they stole it,’ he added.
If your bin has been stolen, you can order a replacement by sending an email to [email protected]. You will need the following information:
- Municipal account number
- Residential address
- Name and contact number
- If you are renting, include a letter of authority from the owner or managing agent
If you wish to apply for additional bins, you should:
- Download and complete the Supply of Services Application Form available on the CoCT website
- Fill in all the sections related to refuse removal
- Submit the application with a certified copy of your ID at the nearest Walk-in Centre or email it to [email protected]. If you are renting, you will need to submit a letter of authority from the property owner or managing agent with your application form.
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