ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
8 MARCH 2024
*LANDFILL SITES OPENED TO THE PUBLIC FOR REFUSE DISPOSAL*
Due to waste collection services being disrupted because of the illegal strike action, eThekwini Municipality has opened its landfill sites to the public to dispose of their waste at no charge.
Residents may utilise landfill sites closest to their households to drop off their domestic waste.
Residents are allowed to bring a bakkie load of waste until normal collection resumes. These landfill facilities are also open to businesses.
*LIST OF WASTE DISPOSAL LANDFILL SITES*
The following landfill sites are available for residents to use:
- Mariannhill Landfill Site – 1 Landfill Lane, Mariannhill
- Bisasar Road Landfill Site – 1 Dhulam Road, Springfield
- Buffelsdraai Landfill Site – 1 Buffelsdraai Lane, Iqadi Farm, Verulam
- Illovu Landfill Site – Off D982 Illovo Farm, Lower Illovo
Operational hours: Monday – Friday (07:00- 16:30) Saturday and Sunday (07:00- 15:30)
Clean-up operations in the central business districts and other areas are being conducted by the City. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and appeal for patience during this time.
ENDS
Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Communication Unit.
