The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management says it is working to minimise disruption of services due to the taxi strike that has affected staff’s ability to get to work.
TAXI PROTESTS DENY WASTE SERVICES IN PARTS OF CAPE TOWN
“This is affecting cleansing, refuse collection schedules, and operations at landfills and transfer stations. Road closures due to protests will also affect the movement of solid waste vehicles.”
City of Cape Town
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According to the City of Cape Town, every effort is being made to ensure services can continue where it is possible and safe to do so.
“Should services need to be withdrawn temporarily for safety reasons, the City will resume work in affected areas as soon as possible,” the City notified.
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AFFECTED AREAS DUE TO STAY-AWAY
Areas, where refuse collection, has been affected so far, as they are inaccessible, include but are not limited to the following:
- Dunoon
- Khayelitsha
- Nyanga
- Gugulethu
- Browns Farm/Phillipi
- Lwandle
- Mfuleni
- Lusaka
- Kiki
- Enkanini
WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM CAPETONIANS RIGHT NOW
The City of Cape Town cited that other areas may be affected by delays, but should still be serviced.
“Any remaining backlogs in these areas will be dealt with on Saturday. Residents are advised to liaise with their local councillors for the latest updates as service information will be provided to the respective Sub-councils,” the City explained.
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The City has also urged residents not to dump illegally if their services are affected.
“Please keep waste in wheelie bins as far as possible until the backlog can be cleared. We urge residents to assist us by cleaning their areas where possible as well as reporting those who dump their waste illegally at 0800 110077. For every fine and conviction, we will offer you a reward from R1000 up to R5000,” the City of Cape Town appealed.
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