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Prevent illegal dumping

<h2 class="sectHeading">COVID-19 lockdown arrangements</h2> <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>covid-19 arrangements</h4><p> Due to the <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/general/coronavirus-updates">coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic</a> and the current national lockdown, we are operating at reduced capacity and continue to provide essential services only. View our <a href="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/SWM_Disposal_Branch_COVID-19_Arrangements_Notice.pdf" target="_blank">COVID-19 Arrangements Notice</a> for more details.</p></div></div></span> <h4>Waste disposal during level 4 lockdown</h4><p>All drop-off facilities are closed to the public. Only accredited waste service providers with valid permits will be allowed to use our waste disposal facilities during level 4 of lockdown. </p><p>Read our <a href="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Waste_Disposal_dropoffs_%20level_4%20lockdown.pdf" target="_blank">Level 4 Lockdown Waste Disposal and Drop-offs Notice</a> for more information.</p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">What is illegal dumping?</h2></span> <p>Illegal dumping is the depositing, discharging, spilling or releasing of any kind of waste in or on any public space. This includes waste that is loose or in boxes, barrels or bags.</p><p>Although we have a number of <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/commercial-utility-services/commercial-solid-waste-services/integrated-waste-management-plans">waste management strategies and services</a> in place for dealing with all types of waste, we have a dumping problem in Cape Town. It is one of the biggest challenges the City faces. It is expensive, damages our environment and is harmful to ourselves and our animals.</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> <b></b>Dumping on any public land is illegal and an offence. We work closely with SAPS in illegal dumping investigations. If you are found guilty of dumping illegally you could be fined between R500 and R10 000 and could get a prison sentence of 6 months to 2 years. <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Report/Municipal-services-and-maintenance/Submit-a-service-request/Submit%20a%20service%20request%20online">Report illegal dumping</a>.</p></div></div></span><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">The high cost of illegal dumping in the community and the environment</h2></span> <p>It costs the City R350 million every year to clean up illegal dumping. Cleaning up illegally dumped waste is about 20 times more expensive than collecting it from individual wheelie bins, as specialised equipment, including front-end loaders, must be hired to remove the waste.</p><p>Rubbish from littering <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-water-and-sanitation-services/prevent-blocked-sewers">blocks drains and stormwater canals</a>, pollutes our waterways and can contaminate our drinking water. Waste pollution also harms plant and animal life by damaging their natural environments.</p><p> Medical waste (also known as Healthcare Risk Waste) is a form of <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Residential-utility-services/Residential-solid-waste-services/hazardous-waste">hazardous waste</a> and can spread infections and disease; and illegally dumped toxic waste is a potentially lethal threat to our communities.</p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Illegal dumping clogs our city</h2></span> <p>Each month, the City attends to numerous sewer and toilet blockages and clears illegally dumped materials from open spaces. On a daily basis, the City also attends to the unblocking of full-flush toilets in informal settlements. Toilet blockages are also a problem throughout the metro where there are public toilets.</p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy light-blue bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info quickstat"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Quick stat</h4><p> In the 2017/18 period, we attended to 118 244 sewer blockages across the city. </p></div></div></span> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Help us control illegal dumping</h2></span> <h4>Look out for our big green bins</h4><p>Green waste bins have been placed near public toilets and toilets in informal settlements as part of an ongoing waste management effort so that residents can dispose of waste properly. Eventually these bins will be placed in all informal settlements where we are legally able to place them.</p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy light-blue bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info quickstat"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Quick stat</h4><p> From July - November 2019, Law Enforcement issued 1 875 fines for littering, 1 158 fines for dumping, 170 compliance notices and impounded 32 vehicles.</p></div></div></span><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Play your part to prevent illegal dumping</h2></span> <ul><li>Dispose of your waste only in bins and at approved <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-City-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Drop-off%20facilities"> drop-offs</a> or <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-City-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Landfills">landfill sites</a></li><li>Buy additional waste bins if you need them</li><li>Make others aware of the importance of keeping our environment clean and litter free</li><li>Fence off your property to prevent others from dumping on it</li><li>Read more about our <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/departments-city-initiatives/solid-waste-management/green-litter-bin-education-and-awareness-project-for-informal-settlements">Green Litter Bin Education and Awareness Project for Informal Settlements</a></li> <strong></strong></ul> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Report illegal dumping</h2></span> <p>To report illegal dumping in your community, contact:</p><h4>City Call Centre</h4><p> <em> <a>0860 103 089</a></em></p><p>If you have the culprit's vehicle registration number and/or can identify him/her:</p><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a> 021 444 6231</a>/ <a> 021 444 6224</a> / <a> 021 444 6223</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:solidwaste.bylaw@capetown.gov.za">solidwaste.bylaw@capetown.gov.za</a><em>. </em></em></p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading white-copy yellow bg-darker-grey"><div class="graphic"> <i class="info citycard"></i></div><div class="desc"><h4>City Connect</h4><p> <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Report/Municipal-services-and-maintenance/Submit-a-service-request/Submit%20a%20service%20request%20online">Report illegal dumping online</a></p></div></div></span><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2> <h4>City Call Centre</h4> <p> <em>Telephone:<br><a> 0860 103 089</a><br><br>Email:<br><a href="mailto:wastewise.user@capetown.gov.za">wastewise.user@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p> <em></em></span>

Dumping is highly illegal, costs the City money and is harmful to our communities and the environment.

Littering FAQs

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Comment on the proposed contract relating to the management and operation of our Transport Information Centre

We intend to conclude a contract for the management and operation of our Transport Information Centre.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Have-your-say/Issues-open-for-public-comment/tender-136s-2019-20"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">tender-136s-2019-20</a>

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The City's Draft Budget 2020-2021

The City of Cape Town's budget reflects its key policy decisions and priorities, determines rates increases and indicates where money will be spent on programmes and services.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Meet-the-City/the-city-budget/the-citys-budget-2020-2021"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">the-citys-budget-2020-2021</a>

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District plans

The District Plans are medium term (10 year) plans that aim to guide spatial development processes and land use management within the district and are approved by the Council of City of Cape Town as policy.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/planning-portal/Spatial-Plans-and-Frameworks/district-plans"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">district-plans</a>

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Informal trading

Informal trade is a very important part of Cape Town's economy and benefits both traders and locals.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/doing-business-in-the-city/business-support-and-guidance/informal-trading"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">informal-trading</a>

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The Business Hub

The Business Hub provides information on starting and growing your business.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/doing-business-in-the-city/business-support-and-guidance/the-business-hub"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">the-business-hub</a>

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Pay your traffic fine

The City has a number of different options for paying traffic fines. If you would like to pay your fine.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Driving-and-vehicles/Fines/Pay-your-traffic-fine"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">Pay-your-traffic-fine</a>

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Request a refund

You can request a refund on your account by following a few simple steps.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Request-a-service/Municipal-services-and-maintenance/request-a-refund"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">request-a-refund</a>

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Housing opportunities

South African citizens living in Cape Town may be eligible for different housing opportunities in the city.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-property-and-houses/city-housing-opportunities/housing-opportunities"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">housing-opportunities</a>

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Pay your rates and services accounts

You can pay your rates and services account in a number of different ways.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Municipal-accounts/Electricity/pay-your-rates-and-services-account"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">pay-your-rates-and-services-account</a>

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Prevent illegal dumping

We are calling on all our residents to stop and report illegal dumping … Illegal dumping costs us money It costs the City R350 million every year to clean up illegal dumping …

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Safety-in-the-home/Environmental-health-in-the-home/prevent-illegal-dumping"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">prevent-illegal-dumping</a>

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Water restrictions explained

Cape Town is situated in a water-scarce region. In order to conserve our precious water resources, we need to change the way we consume water.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/greener-living/water-wise-in-the-home/water-restrictions-explained"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">water-restrictions-explained</a>

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Load-shedding

Loadshedding power outages generally last for about 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one area being affected at a time during stage 1 and four areas being affected at a time during stage 3b.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-electricity-services/load-shedding-and-outages">load-shedding-and-outages</a>

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Upgrade to a new prepaid electricity meter

Find out if your suburb has been selected for a compulsory electricity meter upgrade

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/Electricity/apply-for-an-upgrade-to-a-new-prepaid-electricity-meter"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">apply-for-an-upgrade-to-a-new-prepaid-electricity-meter</a>

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Submit a building plan

If you are planning any building work on a property, you may need to submit a building plan for approval.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Planning-building-and-development/Building-plan-applications/Apply-for-a-building-plan"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">Apply-for-a-building-plan</a>

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Jobs and opportunities at the City

The City offers a range of employment and career development opportunities to suitably qualified applicants from a range of social and educational backgrounds.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/jobs-and-skills-development/work-for-the-city-of-cape-town/city-jobs-and-opportunities"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">city-jobs-and-opportunities</a>

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2019/2020 Tariffs

Find out about the latest tariffs that affect you

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/local%20and%20communities/meet-the-city/the-city-budget/city-wide-tariffs"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">city-wide-tariffs</a>

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Coronavirus updates

We are operating with reduced services and communication channels as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and national lockdown.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/general/coronavirus-updates">coronavirus-updates</a>

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Coronavirus

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new disease that was recently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO)

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/personal-health/contagious-and-chronic-diseases/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>

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View the Council Meeting Calendar

Access the Council meeting calendar and agendas for upcoming meetings.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Meet-the-City/city-council/meeting-calendar"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">meeting-calendar</a>

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Submit your proposals for the C40 Reinventing Cities Competition

We are calling on all architects, developers, environmentalists, neighbourhood groups, innovators and artists to submit proposals for delivering healthier, greener and economically viable urban development.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Have-your-say/requests-for-information/c40-reinventing-cities-competition"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">c40-reinventing-cities-competition</a>

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Informal trading events

Our informal trading information sessions and events will provide you with relevant information to ensure compliance with the City’s policies and by-laws, as well as various business support initiatives that could help you develop your business.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/general/information-sessions-and-events-for-informal-traders"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">information-sessions-and-events-for-informal-traders</a>

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Apply for replacement wheelie bin

The City will replace or repair a damaged or stolen wheelie bin free of charge.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/solid-waste/Apply-for-replacement-wheelie-bin" target="_blank">Apply-for-replacement-wheelie-bin</a>

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Pay and renew your vehicle licence

There are a number of different options you can use when paying for and renewing your vehicle licence renewal.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Driving-and-vehicles/Vehicle-licences/Pay-your-vehicle-licence" target="_blank">Pay-your-vehicle-licence</a>

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Dam levels

The dam levels are critical for Cape Town’s water supply and are a key contributor to the Day Zero water dashboard

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-water-and-sanitation-services/this-weeks-dam-levels">this-weeks-dam-levels</a>

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Apply for new or replacement driver's licence

Find out how to get a new or replacement driver’s licence.

<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Licences-and-permits/Driving-and-vehicles/Apply-for-new-or-replacement-drivers-licence">Apply-for-new-or-replacement-drivers-licence</a>

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