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Home Composting Programme

Learn how to start composting your organic kitchen waste through the City’s innovative Home Composting Programme.

Illegal dumping from the home

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 …

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Fire safety in the home

Join our junior fire marshals, Aphiwe and Ayanda, as they investigate and solve fire issues in their communities.

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Swimming Pools

Our swimming pools boast world-class facilities and most are open until 22 April 2019

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Libraries

Loan out books, get access to electronic resources or take part in community programmes and events at any of our libraries

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Apply for authorisation for grid-tied small-scale embedded generation (SSEG)

You are required to apply for authorisation from the City if you intend installing a grid-tied system.

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Load-shedding

Access load-shedding schedule and tips to save electricity

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Comment on the proposed amendments to the City's Municipal Planning By-law

Find out how you cam comment on the proposed amendments to the City's Municipal Planning By-law

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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

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Apply for replacement wheelie bin

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

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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.

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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="https://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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