The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) By-law Enforcement officers enjoyed a fruitful two months to close out the 2022/23 financial year.
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The City reported that the number of fines issued for littering and illegal dumping in May and June 2023 increased significantly compared to March/April.
A total of 205 fines amounting to R548 700 were issued to illegal dumpers during May and June, and 112 people were fined for littering to the tune of R56 000 for the same period. This shows a massive increase from the 23 fines, amounting to R57 500, issued during the preceding two months.
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Furthermore the unit attended to 76 service requests.
The recent improvement is linked to the deployment of 36 new auxilliary officers, ensuring the unit can monitor illegal dumping hotspots and blitz areas more effectively.
In addition, officers attended various information sessions with communities in Mitchells Plain, Atlantis and Hout Bay to advertise their services and encourage communities to report those who are degrading their areas.
‘It is very encouraging to see recent efforts to increase capacity of our By-law Enforcement Unit bear fruit. I hope this encourages more residents to make the effort to report illegal dumping and keep our new officers busy,’ said mayoral committee member for urban waste management, Alderman Grant Twigg.
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The City also reminded residents that there are drop-off sites throughout Cape Town and a 24-hour toll-free number (0800 110077) to report tip-offs about illegal dumping activity. Those convicted of illegal dumping could be fined up to R5 000, have their vehicle impounded, or face a two-year prison sentence. In addition, for every report that leads to a fine and conviction, the City is offering a reward from R1 000 up to R5 000, depending on the offence.
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