Following the City’s declaration of war against those who dare to dump illegally, the eThekwini Municipality has slapped a well-known Durban sportwear company with a R5000 fine for illegal dumping.

 

Simjees Lifestyle and Sportwear learnt the hard way that the city means business in its fight against illegal dumping.  

The culprits responsible for regular illegal dumping on the corner of Cross and David Webster Street in the central business district had eluded City officials for a while. However, the diligence and hard work of Metro Police paid off today when the culprits were caught red handed.

 

The company was handed a R5000 fine, in line with City’s Nuisances and Behaviour in Public Places By-law. The By-law clearly states that dumping waste in such a manner that it detracts from the cleanliness of a public place or which causes a nuisance, is prohibited. This by-law applies to the whole area which falls within the eThekwini Municipal boundaries.

 

Illegal dumping hampers the City’s efforts to improve cleanliness in public spaces. It also has devasting impacts on the environment. Trash not only clogs up stormwater drains but can be washed into our rivers and oceans, which makes it a danger to marine life.  

 

In our efforts to maintain a clean and sustainable City, we urge residents, businesses and visitors join us in the fight against illegal dumping by continuing to report illegal dumping to the Cleansing and Solid Waste Department onto 031 311 8804. We also call on all residents to be champions of change and to stop dumping illegally or face the full might of the law.

 

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Issued by eThekwini Municipality.