DA calls on Residents of VanDyk Park to Refrain from illegal Dumping

by Cllr. Simangele Sabe — DA Councillor in Ward 31, Ekurhuleni

Date: 8 August 2022

Release: Immediate

Type: Media statement

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Ekurhuleni calls on residents of Ward 31 in Vandyk Park to refrain from illegal dumping that is degrading the community. Illegal dumping contravenes the environmental by-laws of the Metro and creates an unsanitary environment in our communities.

Waste removal levels have improved across communities under the Multi-Party Coalition; however, resources have been stretched thin following the poor state of the Waste Department under the previous ANC-led administration.

In this regard, the DA calls on residents to use the following facilities to dispose of their waste: Brakpan mini dump site and the Vandyk park mini dump site. In addition, we encourage residents to do their part and report incidents of illegal dumping to 0860 543 000

Illegal dumping is not only an eye sore for residents, but poses a major health and safety issue due to the vermin and mosquitos it attracts. It is therefore imperative that residents join forces with the Multi-Party Coalition to put an end to illegal dumping for the betterment of our communities.

Attached: Pic of illegal dumping in Ward 31.

Cllr. Simangele Sabe

DA Councilor in Ward 31 Ekurhuleni

072 234 1025