On Monday somebody dumped two rubbish bags next to a driveway along Clarence Drive in Betty’s Bay.
This despite the fact that Overstrand Municipality has transfer stations, drop-off facilities and dumping sites available, where builder’s rubble can be dumped.
The problem is, however, not limited to this area.
“Residents are kindly requested to take responsibility for their waste and immediately report any incidents of illegal dumping of household waste and garden refuse or builders’ rubble to Overstrand Law Enforcement on 028 313 8996,” said Overstrand Municipal Manager Dean O’Neill. “Unfortunately, illegal dumping is difficult to enforce unless we catch somebody in the act.
“When you report unlawful dumping of household waste, garden refuse and/or builders’ rubble to Law Enforcement, please provide as much information as you can, such as the names of alleged perpetrators, vehicle registration or colour of the vehicle and the type of waste. You don’t need the perpetrator’s photo, but it will strengthen the case for a warning or fine to be issued. Don’t let illegal dumpers get away with it. Report it.”
