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    Residents to comment on one way road conversions in Ottery, Claremont and Wynberg

    Residents to comment on one way road conversions in Ottery, Claremont and Wynberg

    03 August 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate invites all residents and road users to comment on a proposal to introduce permanent one-way systems along a portion of Strandfontein Service Road in Ottery

    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    23 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s 2026/27 budget has set aside R488 million for equipment and infrastructure used for waste management

    Killarney Drop-off resumes full operations

    Killarney Drop-off resumes full operations

    17 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town is pleased to advise residents that the Killarney Community Recycling Centre, formerly known as the Killarney Drop-off facility, will resume full operations.

    City triples sewer jet-cleaning efforts to reduce winter overflows

    City triples sewer jet-cleaning efforts to reduce winter overflows

    05 July 2026

    A record 625,5 km of sewer pipelines have been proactively jet-cleaned as part of winter readiness.

    Winter Readiness Programme to boost flood prevention and create jobs

    Winter Readiness Programme to boost flood prevention and create jobs

    25 June 2026

    'The Winter Readiness Programme plays a critical role in preparing Cape Town for the challenges linked to winter rainfall

    Update on Killarney Community Recycling Centre operations

    Update on Killarney Community Recycling Centre operations

    08 June 2026

    ​The Killarney Community Recycling Centre (CRC) is currently allowing residents and businesses to each drop off one load of soft garden greens

    Reminder to have your say on proposed one-way road conversions in Bothasig and Valmary Park

    Reminder to have your say on proposed one-way road conversions in Bothasig and Valmary Park

    14 May 2026

    These proposals are designed to improve traffic flow, enhance safety and create a more organised road environment

    Waste collection and disposal delays expected due to severe weather conditions

    Waste collection and disposal delays expected due to severe weather conditions

    11 May 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that refuse collection services will experience delays due to adverse weather conditions.

    Selected drop-off facilities reopen to commercial garden waste

    Selected drop-off facilities reopen to commercial garden waste

    06 May 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate has reopened Hout Bay and Prince George Drive Community Recycling Centres

    Waste services still operational on upcoming public holidays

    Waste services still operational on upcoming public holidays

    24 April 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that waste collection will continue on the upcoming public holidays

    Have your say on proposed one-way road conversions in Bothasig and Valmary Park

    Have your say on proposed one-way road conversions in Bothasig and Valmary Park

    15 April 2026

    These proposals are designed to improve traffic flow, enhance safety and create a more organised road environment around Bosmansdam Primary School in Bothasig, as well as around Durbanville Preparatory School in Valmary Park

    City strengthens recycling drive, residents urged to reduce waste

    City strengthens recycling drive, residents urged to reduce waste

    15 April 2026

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is intensifying its focus on waste minimisation through recycling, reuse and composting

    Interim measures for garden waste at City drop-off sites continue

    Interim measures for garden waste at City drop-off sites continue

    10 April 2026

    Residents are encouraged to plan their visits accordingly and to comply with site restrictions to ensure safe and efficient operations at all facilities.

    City helps customers with some R8,3 bn in rates and tariff relief

    City helps customers with some R8,3 bn in rates and tariff relief

    02 April 2026

    In addition to the R8,3 billion proposed in rates and services relief, around 60% of homes are set to get a property rates decrease or no change in rates at all

    Waste services to remain operational during Easter

    Waste services to remain operational during Easter

    01 April 2026

    Residents should also leave bins out until 21:00 each night to ensure collection

    City advises of delay in re-opening of Killarney Community Recycling Centre

    City advises of delay in re-opening of Killarney Community Recycling Centre

    31 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town advises residents that the re-opening of the Killarney Drop-off facility has been delayed

    Interim measures for garden waste drop-off amid contractor fuel constraints

    Interim measures for garden waste drop-off amid contractor fuel constraints

    30 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate will implement temporary measures affecting garden waste drop-off services

    Wynberg and Hout Bay Drop-off facilities temporarily closed for garden greens

    Wynberg and Hout Bay Drop-off facilities temporarily closed for garden greens

    27 March 2026

    Hout Bay and Wynberg Drop-off facilities are unable to accept garden waste until further notice.

    Bafana vs Panama: MyCiTi shuttle and parking information

    Bafana vs Panama: MyCiTi shuttle and parking information

    27 March 2026

    Logistical and transport arrangements for the Bafana Bafana vs Panama game

    Cape Town opens new Coastal Park recycling sorting facility

    Cape Town opens new Coastal Park recycling sorting facility

    11 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially launched the new Coastal Park Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Muizenberg.

    Temporary closure of Killarney Drop-off for surface stabilisation ahead of winter

    Temporary closure of Killarney Drop-off for surface stabilisation ahead of winter

    03 March 2026

    The work is being undertaken proactively as the City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate prepares the facility for the upcoming winter rainfall season

    Recycle today, protect tomorrow: City marks World Environmental Education Day

    Recycle today, protect tomorrow: City marks World Environmental Education Day

    26 January 2026

    The City is calling on Cape Town residents, especially the youth, to help reduce plastic waste as we commemorate World Environmental Education Day on Monday, 26 January 2026.

    Lwandle residents encouraged to Bin it Don’t Block it

    Lwandle residents encouraged to Bin it Don’t Block it

    22 January 2026

    Water and Sanitation teams visited the Lwandle community during December 2025 to reinforce the ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’ message following a sharp increase in sewer blockages.

    Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

    Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

    14 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today joined City teams and NPO partners in Dunoon Site 5.

    No clean garden waste accepted at Killarney Drop-off until further notice

    No clean garden waste accepted at Killarney Drop-off until further notice

    22 December 2025

    Green waste removal clients are advised that Killarney Drop-off is not currently able to accept any loads of garden waste

    City’s sewers prepped ahead of the bustling summer season

    City’s sewers prepped ahead of the bustling summer season

    19 December 2025

    The City ensures proactive cleaning of sewer lines all year-round through its maintenance teams or contractors

    Refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and Christmas boxes over the festive season 2025

    Refuse collection, City drop-off facilities and Christmas boxes over the festive season 2025

    05 December 2025

    Ensure all bins are placed out for servicing as early as possible, as reduced peak traffic over this period means crews travel quickly on their routes.

    City brings recycling to more doorsteps in the south

    City brings recycling to more doorsteps in the south

    06 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is extending its Think Twice programme

    New Fisantekraal Community Recycling Facility on the cards

    New Fisantekraal Community Recycling Facility on the cards

    27 October 2025

    Fisantekraal is one of the few remaining areas in Cape Town where there is no municipal recycling drop-off point within a 7km range.

    Sewer horror – Manenberg sees 40 tonnes of waste removed

    Sewer horror – Manenberg sees 40 tonnes of waste removed

    29 September 2025

    ​Mountains of rags, nappies and wet wipes, weighing over 40 tonnes, were hauled out of Manenberg’s sewer system in just two months

    Adjusted summer operating hours at Atlantis, Kommetjie drop-off sites

    Adjusted summer operating hours at Atlantis, Kommetjie drop-off sites

    29 September 2025

    The City continuously monitors how our facilities are used to ensure that resources are deployed responsibl

    City highlights organic waste diversion efforts on Zero Emissions Day

    City highlights organic waste diversion efforts on Zero Emissions Day

    23 September 2025

    The City marks the strides made to curb carbon emissions and human-induced climate change through its organic waste diversion pilot projects.

    Waste services continue on Heritage Day

    Waste services continue on Heritage Day

    22 September 2025

    Residents are advised that refuse collection services will continue as normal on Wednesday, 24 September, which is Heritage Day.

    City and Western Cape Government partner to boost school recycling

    City and Western Cape Government partner to boost school recycling

    18 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town has joined forces with the Western Cape Government (WCG) and Polyco to launch Waste Warriors 2, a new and improved initiative to help schools establish community recycling collection

    Sarepta residents urged to bin waste, following spike in sewer blockages

    Sarepta residents urged to bin waste, following spike in sewer blockages

    29 August 2025

    The City visited Sarepta, Kuils River, to share the ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’ message in response to a spike in sewer blockages and overflows in the area.

    Match day guide: Springboks vs Australia at DHL Stadium

    Match day guide: Springboks vs Australia at DHL Stadium

    19 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town is rolling out an expanded free Park & Ride service this Saturday 23 August 2025

    One in every three sewer overflows in Wallacedene, Bloekombos caused by system misuse

    One in every three sewer overflows in Wallacedene, Bloekombos caused by system misuse

    17 August 2025

    ​During the 2024/2025 financial year, the City’s Water and Sanitation sewer depot maintenance team attended to 1 270 sewer blockages in Wallacedene and 546 in Bloekombos

    DRMC disburses aid to flood affected community

    DRMC disburses aid to flood affected community

    06 August 2025

    The handover of goods included food parcels, blankets, and mattresses to 178 households in the Klipfontein Mission Station area.

    Cape Town brings together stakeholders for official launch of the City's new Waste Strategy

    Cape Town brings together stakeholders for official launch of the City's new Waste Strategy

    21 July 2025

    The City has a long history of pioneering best practices in waste management

    Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

    Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

    02 July 2025

    The Disaster Risk Management Centre will once again coordinate the City's response to any impacts brought about by the forecast.

    ​Residents advised of upcoming repairs and upgrades at various drop-off sites

    ​Residents advised of upcoming repairs and upgrades at various drop-off sites

    24 June 2025

    The City of Cape Town will be conducting repairs and upgrades at several City drop-off sites during July and August 2025

    Game day logistics for Springboks vs Barbarians

    Game day logistics for Springboks vs Barbarians

    24 June 2025

    A massive turnout is expected at DHL Stadium for the historic rugby match.

    Reminder to comment on time restricted one-way conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

    Reminder to comment on time restricted one-way conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

    19 June 2025

    Reminder to residents, interested parties or groups to have their say on proposed conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

    Update on waste collection services for Youth Day

    Update on waste collection services for Youth Day

    13 June 2025

    Residents are advised that refuse collection services will continue as normal on Monday, 16 June, Youth Day.

    8,4km of sewers in Parow Valley successfully rehabilitated

    8,4km of sewers in Parow Valley successfully rehabilitated

    12 June 2025

    Two major sewer rehabilitation projects in Parow Valley, launched in February 2025, have been successfully completed ahead of schedule.

    Winter woes: Here’s where to log your service requests

    Winter woes: Here’s where to log your service requests

    11 June 2025

    As winter sets in, the increased rain could lead to sewer overflows and more frequent blockages.

    Parow community encouraged to ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’

    Parow community encouraged to ‘Bin it, Don’t Block it’

    05 June 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate participated in a lively community activation at the bustling Parow Market on Saturday, 24 May 2025.

    Have your say on time restricted one-way conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

    Have your say on time restricted one-way conversion of Milando Crescent in Edgemead

    30 May 2025

    The proposal aims to improve traffic circulation around Edgemead High School, where there is a high number of vulnerable road users during morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups

    Elsies gets a 2km sewer pipe makeover

    Elsies gets a 2km sewer pipe makeover

    22 May 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is in its final stages of rehabilitating 2km of sewer pipes along Epping Avenue in Elsies River.

    Wet wipes leading cause of blocked pipes in coastal suburbs

    Wet wipes leading cause of blocked pipes in coastal suburbs

    20 May 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation teams have had to attend to 1 072 sewer blockages in Camps Bay, Bakoven, Clifton and Sea Point from July 2023 to March 2025.

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