Wheelie bin theft is on the rise in South Africa, while residents have also complained of bins barely holding up due to wear and tear.
To ensure refuse collection services can continue to run smoothly, the City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) has announced that wheelie bins are available for replacements.
Residents with damaged 240L wheelie bins are encouraged to visit their nearest waste management depot to collect a new one. When doing so, they need to bring along the following:
For residents whose bins have been stolen, the process requires an additional step. To replace a stolen bin the CoE has asked customers ensure they bring the following to their nearest waste management depot:
The City has also emphasised the importance of utilising their 240L wheelie bins to avoid illegal dumping – which may lead to rodent infestations.
Meanwhile down in the Cape, The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has urged residents to be vigilant following a surge in stolen wheelie bins.
The latest data revealed 29 330 reported cases of stolen bins in 2023, up from 28 653 in 2022.
The CoCT has made life a little easier for Capetonians by offering to deliver replacement bins, provided customers send an email to [email protected] with the following information:
Residents will then be issued with a reference number and their new wheelie bin should be delivered within 10 working days. In the interim, the City has assured residents that bagged waste at the property will still be collected.
“By promptly reporting theft of bins, residents help us take proactive measures to address the issue and ensure that refuse collection services can continue smoothly,” said Alderman Grant Twigg, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management.
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