Waste Management

CITY BUYS FOUR NEW WASTE TRUCKS

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni June 20, 2023 0

The City of Ekurhuleni is geared up to address waste removal services bottlenecks across the region. This follows the purchase of 12 new waste trucks, four of which were released this morning. Eight more trucks will be delivered in July. The City has budgeted R40 million for the replenishment

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EMPLOYEE SHOT AT WASTE DEPOT

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni June 14, 2023 0

The MMC for Environmental Resource and Waste Management Cllr Eunice Matloga has called on law enforcement agencies to work with speed in apprehending the suspect who shot and injured an employee at the Ekurhuleni Waste Depot in Germiston this morning.

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PLAY YOUR PART IN SAVING THE PLANET – APPEALS MMC

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni June 6, 2023 0

The City of Ekurhuleni recognizes the importance of celebrating World Environment Day which coincides with the Youth Month celebrations in this country.  The celebration is marked by the continued activities embarked on by the City to ensure that all its development is a sustainable path.  The sustainability of the environment is critical for the survival […]

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RIETFONTEIN LANDFILL SITE REMAINS CLOSED

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni May 31, 2023 0

The Rietfontein landfill site in KwaThema remains closed due to ongoing community unrest. However, the city continues to engage with the aggrieved members of the community to find an amicable solution to the impasse and reopen the facility. Members of the public and companies are encouraged to use alternative sites in the meantime. The closure […]

Waste Management

CITY WORKING TO ATTEND TO WASTE REMOVAL BACKLOG IN THEMBISA

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni March 27, 2023 0

The City of Ekurhuleni is working around the clock to address the waste removal backlog in various parts of Thembisa. One of the key contributors to the backlog has been extensive delays at landfill sites due to muddy surfaces, and the closure of some of the facilities. The city pleads for patience from all its […]

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SIMMER AND JACK LANDFILL SITE TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni March 24, 2023 0

The South African National Defence has been deployed to the Simmer and Jack Landfill Site in Germiston following a shooting incident between illegal miners and waste reclaimers. The situation is so serious that the City has taken a decision to temporarily close the facility and allow the military to stabilise the situation. Once the situation […]

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CITY TO EMBARK ON WASTE COLLECTION BLITZ AS FLEET BACK TO FULL CAPACITY

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni February 27, 2023 0

“As of today, the Solid Waste Department in the City will embark on a waste collection and cleaning blitz to normalise regular, scheduled collection throughout Ekurhuleni,” says MMC for Environment and Waste Management Cllr Brandon Pretorius. “Through the approval of a plant hire tender, the City has taken delivery of 36 vehicles which brings our […]

Waste Management

SIMMER AND JACK LANDFILL SITE RE-OPENS

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni February 25, 2023 0

Simmer and Jack landfill site is now open to the public and fully operational. This follows the facility’s unplanned closure due to a turf war between waste reclaimers on Friday, 24 February 2023. The situation needed the intervention of the SAPS to stabilize.

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INCLEMENT WEATHER AFFECTING WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni February 16, 2023 0

The ongoing rains have resulted in muddy conditions at the landfill sites, which in turn is affecting the turnaround time in waste management services. In recent weeks the city’s vehicles and those of services providers have been taking longer to do their rounds because of the time they take navigating their way around the landfill […]

Waste Management

WORK TO CLEAR ILLEGAL DUMPING IN THEMBISA ONGOING

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni January 25, 2023

The City’s officials working together with the members of the community have rolled up their sleeves to clear illegal dumping spots in Thembisa. This comes following complaints from residents about the waste seen dumped in various parts of the township, including along main roads. In response, the City has dedicated more resources to the area […]