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Green Litter Bin Education and Awareness Project for Informal Settlements

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span> <p>The Green Litter Bin Project aims to reduce blockages in ablution facilities and littering in informal settlements by placing green bins outside of public toilets and standpipes. The project is part of a wider campaign that creates awareness about the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/local%20and%20communities/community-health-and-safety/healthy-environment/prevent-illegal-dumping">negative effects of illegal dumping</a> and disposal of inappropriate objects into the sewerage system. </p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>Residents must not dispose of inappropriate objects and litter in toilets and manholes, and should report any blockages and missing manhole covers to the City’s call centre as soon as possible.</p></div></div></span><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2></span> <p>To report blockages or for any other complaints, please contact us.</p><h4>Brent Diedericks, Senior Technician, Solid Waste Management Department </h4><p> <em>Telephone: </em> <br> <em> <a>021 400 2145</a></em></p><p> <em>Cellphone: </em> <br> <em> <a>082 708 1846</a></em></p><p> <em>Email:</em><br><a href="mailto:brent.diedericks@capetown.gov.za"><em>brent.diedericks@capetown.gov.za</em></a></p>

Using green litter bins helps keep Cape Town cleaner.