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06 August 2026
Between March and June 2026, eight full-time river wardens monitored and maintained waste interceptors daily
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
22 July 2026
The value of these partnerships is reflected in both the economic data and the journeys of individuals who have benefited
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.
16 July 2026
The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, cut the ribbon this week at the Allfashion Sourcing event.
23 June 2026
The City of Cape Town congratulates GreenCape on being named Impact Intermediary of the Year at the African Impact Investment Awards, announced on 11 June 2026 at the Africa Impact Summit in Lusaka, Zambia.
05 June 2026
This is a powerful example of what can be achieved when communities and local recycling champions team up, and work together towards a cleaner and more sustainable Cape Town.
26 May 2026
On Friday, 22 May 2026, International Biodiversity Day, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Department held its annual Carbon-Smart Skills Development Programme graduation ceremony
21 May 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate has officially launched the Schools for Clean Catchments recycling pilot project
11 May 2026
The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that refuse collection services will experience delays due to adverse weather conditions.
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
24 April 2026
The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that waste collection will continue on the upcoming public holidays
15 April 2026
The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is intensifying its focus on waste minimisation through recycling, reuse and composting
10 April 2026
These synergies have also generated over R155 million in financial benefits and created 411 jobs across the economy
01 April 2026
Residents should also leave bins out until 21:00 each night to ensure collection
27 March 2026
Hout Bay and Wynberg Drop-off facilities are unable to accept garden waste until further notice.
19 March 2026
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Cape Town is on track to achieve greater infrastructure investment than all three Gauteng metros combined
11 March 2026
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially launched the new Coastal Park Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Muizenberg.
03 March 2026
Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.
09 February 2026
Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.
29 January 2026
In commemoration of the day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting the measurable climate and financial benefits achieved through its landfill gas extraction and utilisation projects.
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.
23 January 2026
From 1 February 2026 the Think Twice Recycling Service in the northern surburbs will take place on the same day as general refuse collections in these areas.
15 January 2026
As schools reopen, the is encouraging learners, parents, teachers and schools to place waste reduction and environmental responsibility at the centre of school life.
29 December 2025
The festive season sees more celebrations and more food on our tables, which also means more food going to waste
22 December 2025
Green waste removal clients are advised that Killarney Drop-off is not currently able to accept any loads of garden waste
MAYORAL MINUTE 2025
17 December 2025
Tackling plastic pollution is a global challenge
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.
04 December 2025
01 December 2025
The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is celebrating significant progress in its community-led waste minimisation and recycling pilot projects.
27 November 2025
We are also calling on residents to assist by reducing waste where possible, especially through recycling and home composting
25 November 2025
Consumers need to make conscious choices to reduce unnecessary packaging, limit impulse buying and help shift the market toward more sustainable products.
18 November 2025
The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is bringing recycling closer to home with its mobile Swop Shop trailer.
12 November 2025
City’s new gas-to-energy plant will generate enough electricity to power 4 300 households by converting landfill gas to power at the Coastal Park Landfill.
06 November 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is extending its Think Twice programme
04 November 2025
Did you know, home composting has been shown to reduce the prevalence of pests and rats.
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.
07 October 2025
The City’s home composting initiative is continuing to provide residents with composting bins with new locations announced for October.
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.
17 September 2025
Recently the City’s Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate stepped up its efforts to keep communities clean by enforcing waste by-law compliancee and building waste awareness.
15 September 2025
To mark Clean-up and Recycling Week SA 2025, the City has launched a series of innovative, community-led waste minimisation and recycling projects in vulnerable communities.
12 September 2025
The City of Cape Town’s commitment to organic waste diversion took another step forward today as residents in Khayelitsha received home composting containers
28 August 2025
Mamre, Khayelitsha, Plumstead, Tokai and Eerste Rivier residents can claim a compost bin in September. Remember, only 250 bins will be available at each session.
21 August 2025
Organic waste that ends up in landfill contributes greatly to global warming by producing methane gas
20 August 2025
The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate applauds the CPUT for its bold step in leading and embracing a zero-waste journey in the higher education sector.
08 August 2025
For the second year running, Hotel Verde has been awarded Africa’s Leading Green Hotel
23 July 2025
The City is pleased to report that our home composting programme continues to create fertile ground for compost culture to take root in Cape Town
21 July 2025
The City has a long history of pioneering best practices in waste management
14 July 2025
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
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The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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