NMBM's cleaning and greening zooms into Kariega
Published: November 24, 2022<< BACK TO NEWS
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In a joint
operation with stakeholders, NMBM today cleared an illegal dumpsite that hadcaused health concerns in Thomas
Gamble, Karega and a stench in the community.
This forms part of
the City's cleaning and greening drive where Ward 48 residents were educated and urged to refrain from illegal
dumping.
NMBM's Public Health Portfolio Head, Clir Thsonono Buyeye said the City was
committed to clearing illegal
dumpsite across the City, however residents need to take responsibility andnot dump again following the clean-up.
"In terms of
the illegal dumping audit we conducted there are 1973 illegal dumping hotspots.
This number varies depending on many contributing factors. Since this year
started, we have been working
around the clock to fight the illegal dumping problem. When we go to communities, we give them options on how they can
dispose their waste as opposed to illegal dumping and this includes recycling and rather contacting the
Municipality if people want to get
rid of old furniture,"
said Buyeye.
Residents welcomed the clean-up, education and awareness programme.
"I live right across this dumping spot. For years we have been breathing
this dirt, when it is windy all
the dirt would come into our yards. It has been horrible, especially for our
children as they are growing up
surrounded by dirt that is caused by adults. We are very happy and grateful to see the work finally being done
today and we really urge other residents to stop dumping illegally as this is not good for our health," said Corenne
Rayners
Residents are urged
to report illegal dumping to 0800 20 50 50 or 041 506 2833 (during office hours)
Ends.
Issued by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Communications office.
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