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George Municipality Completes Installation of New Weighbridge at Transfer Station

In the photo from left: Nombuyiselo Majola (Manager of Projects, Solid Waste & Shared Services), Cllr Monique Simmers (MMC for Community Services: Refuse, Environment & Parks), Ald Jackie von Brandis (Executive Mayor of George), and Sivuyile Mtila (Senior Manager: Environmental Services).

George Municipality is pleased to announce the successful installation of a new weighbridge at the municipal transfer station. The Executive Mayor of George, Alderlady Jackie von Brandis, accompanied by Cllr Monique Simmers, MMC for Community Services (Refuse, Environment & Parks), and officials from the Community Services Department, officially launched the operation of the new weighbridge last week.

Executive Mayor von Brandis said the project represents a significant step forward in strengthening the municipality’s waste management systems. “The weighbridge will give us accurate, real-time information on the amount of waste generated and managed in George. With this data, the municipality can make smarter decisions, improve efficiency, and ensure that waste management keeps up with the needs of our growing city.”

Von Brandis added that the new system will not only benefit the municipality but also the public. “Residents and service providers can look forward to quicker turnaround times, improved recordkeeping, and greater accountability. This is about building a cleaner, more sustainable George while making sure that services are reliable and effective.”

According to Nombuyiselo Majola, Manager of Projects, Solid Waste & Shared Services in the Community Services Directorate, staff underwent induction and operational training in August 2025 to ensure they are fully equipped to operate the system efficiently and deliver quality service to all users of the facility. “The introduction of the weighbridge marks a significant improvement in how waste volumes are measured and managed at both the transfer station and the landfill site,” said Majola.

Explaining the benefits of the new weighbridge, Majola highlighted that the system will enable the Solid Waste Section to:
• Accurately record the weight of all incoming and outgoing waste
• Improve monitoring and reporting
• Identify opportunities for waste diversion and measure the impact of such efforts
• Provide greater transparency and accountability through reliable data
• Streamline service delivery for both municipal and commercial users by reducing waiting times, minimising paperwork, and improving operational flow

“Members of the public and service providers using the transfer station and landfill will soon benefit from quicker, more efficient service and better recordkeeping. This will ultimately contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment,” Majola added. “The new system will significantly improve our ability to plan and manage waste more effectively, while enhancing the overall user experience for all clients.” MMC Simmers extended appreciation to all stakeholders involved in the project. “We thank the community for its continued support and cooperation as we transition to this improved system.”

“As of 01 September 2025, all landfill site and Waste Transfer Station users will gain access via the newly installed weighbridge. The second gate will be permanently closed. Landfill site users are requested to be patient during this transition,” Sivuyile Mtila, Senior Manager for Environmental Services, announced.

For any enquiries, please contact Ms Nombuyiselo Majola, based at the Waste Transfer Station, on 044 803 9287/9297 or nmajola@george.gov.za

 

Acting Weighbridge Clerk, Elvis Nondala (right), demonstrates to Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis (left) and MMC for Community Services, Cllr Monique Simmers (centre), how the new system will accurately record the weight of all incoming and outgoing waste.
From left: Elvis Nondala (Acting: Weighbridge Clerk)), Annie Johnson (Heavy Plant Operator), Nombuyiselo Majola (Manager of Projects, Solid Waste & Shared Services), Cllr Monique Simmers (MMC for Community Services: Refuse, Environment & Parks), Ald Jackie von Brandis (Executive Mayor of George), Yolanda Mali (Chief Clerk: Cleansing Department), Sivuyile Mtila (Senior Manager: Environmental Services).
On the right-hand side, Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis and MMC for Community Services, Cllr Monique Simmers, observe a live demonstration of the new weighbridge monitoring system at the Gwaing Landfill. The session is guided by Acting Weighbridge Clerk, Elvis Nondala (left), with Nombuyiselo Majola, Manager of Projects: Solid Waste & Shared Services, looking on.