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The City of Johannesburg Metro Police Department’s Bylaw Management Unit, which was established to combat illegal dumping, has arrested nine illegal dumpers who were caught in the act a week after coming into existence.
As part of the City of Johannesburg’s plan to combat illegal dumping, the JMPD has increased resources and intensified deployment. A rapid response team of metro police officers in unmarked patrol vehicles have been deployed to monitor and clamp down on illegal dumpers.
Member of the Mayoral Committee for Public Safety Cllr Michael Sun said: “Illegal dumping is getting out of hand in the City. Many of the unscrupulous operators are collecting building rubble, industrial waste, plastic and other refuse to dump for a fee and the residents are suffering the pollution of illegal dumping.
“We had to come up with an effective way to catch the illegal dumpers so we can maximise the deterrence to this kind of illegal behaviour. When illegal dumpers are caught or traced, a fine is issued and if the vehicle used in the illegal dumping is unroadworthy or unsafe, the vehicle will be impounded by the JMPD.”
Residents are encouraged to use the Anti-illegal Dumping Hotline to report illegal dumpers. Residents are advised to take clear photos of the illegal dumping as well as the number plate of the vehicle then send these pictures together with the date, time and location of the illegal dumping to 082 779 1361.
The Bylaw Management Unit will trace the offender and deal with them accordingly.
