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Comment on the City’s draft Waste Strategy

<div class="ExternalClassB767FFBD5A7F4453A83763E2C2AE1927"><p>We plan to adopt a new Waste Strategy, and we want your input.<br></p></div>

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">About<br></h2></span> <p> The City faces significant challenges in managing waste due to rapid urbanisation, population growth, and increasing consumption patterns. The Waste Strategy aims to address these challenges through a comprehensive approach that aligns with national and provincial waste management goals. </p><p>Our vision for Cape Town is to deliver a clean city for all, where residents and businesses have access to quality, sustainable and affordable waste services.</p><h4>Key challenges identified in the strategy include:</h4><ul><li>inadequate infrastructure, </li><li>insufficient services in informal settlements, </li><li>illegal dumping, and </li><li>the need for private sector integration. </li></ul><p>In addition, the strategy emphasises the importance of collaborating with residents and the private sector to achieve the City’s ambitious waste diversion targets and create a sustainable urban environment for all Cape Town residents.</p><p>We built the strategy on three commitment pillars, which will guide our decision-making processes:</p><h4>Pillar 1: Optimising existing services</h4><ul><li>Enhancing efficiencies in current services, while ensuring financial and operational sustainability </li><li>Improving human resource capacity, data and technology use, and internal coordination</li></ul><h4>Pillar 2: Minimising waste to landfill</h4><ul><li>Creating an enabling environment for private sector integration </li><li>Implementing targeted education and awareness campaigns </li><li>Increasing accessibility of waste minimisation services and developing additional drop-off sites</li></ul><h4>Pillar 3: Maximising basket of service offerings</h4><ul><li>Expanding services through localisation and partnerships with private sector actors and NGOs </li><li>Developing tailored service standards</li></ul><p>The success of the strategy depends largely on residents and businesses committing to reducing the amount of waste they produce and disposing of waste responsibly.</p><p>In terms of section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, you can submit comments to the municipality in respect of the draft strategy.</p><h4>Access the documents:</h4><ul><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/Draft_Waste_Strategy.pdf" target="_blank">Draft Waste Strategy </a><br></li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/Draft_Waste_Strategy_FAQs.pdf" target="_blank">FAQs </a><br></li><li>Summary (<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/Draft_Waste_Strategy_Summary_English.pdf" target="_blank">English</a> | <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/Draft_Waste_Strategy_Summary_Afrikaans.pdf" target="_blank">Afrikaans</a> |<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/Draft_Waste_Strategy_Summary_isiXhosa.pdf" target="_blank"> isiXhosa</a>)</li></ul><h4>You can also access the information at:</h4><ul><li> <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/our-service-facilities/Libraries">City libraries</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Local%20and%20communities/Meet-the-City/City-Council/subcouncils">Subcouncil offices</a> </li><li>In the document download section below</li></ul> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period<br></h2></span> <p>Submit your comments from <strong>11 September – 18 October 2024</strong>.</p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2></span> <p>Submit your comments via the following channels:</p><p> <strong>Online</strong> <br><a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=6bf93212-53aa-484c-b419-f4dcb68b3676" target="_blank">Submit your comments online</a>.</p><p> <strong>Post</strong> <br>Post your written comments to:</p><p> <em>Urban Waste Management <br>19th Floor Civic Centre <br>12 Hertzog Blvd <br>Foreshore <br>Cape Town <br>8001</em></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>Our Public Participation Unit will assist you if you would like to submit comments but have a disability or are unable to read or write. See contact details below. <br></p></div></div></span> <h4>Mbuthokazi Kubashe </h4><p> <em>Telephone: <br> <a>021 400 9808</a><br><br>Email:<br><a href="mailto:mbuthokazi.kubashe@capetown.gov.za">mbuthokazi.kubashe@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2></span> <p>For more information and general enquiries about the draft strategy, contact:</p><h4>Urban Waste Management Directorate</h4><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>021 400 1902</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:WasteStrategy.PP@capetown.gov.za">WasteStrategy.PP@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p>

11 September – 18 October 2024