Illegal dumping awareness campaign engages Pacaltsdorp community

In photo above, Lunga Pieters left and Luthando Bada is on board fighting illegal dumping.

An educational illegal dumping awareness campaign was successfully held recently at the shopping centre in Pacaltsdorp, aimed at engaging and informing residents about the harmful effects of illegal dumping on the environment, public health and municipal service delivery.

The campaign created an opportunity to interact directly with community members in a busy public space, allowing officials to reach a broad cross-section of residents. Information was shared on proper waste disposal practices, available municipal refuse removal services, and the importance of making use of legal disposal and recycling facilities.

Community members were encouraged to take a pledge against illegal dumping, symbolising their commitment to keeping their neighbourhoods clean, safe and healthy. The initiative was well received, with residents showing keen interest and willingness to play their part in protecting the environment.

Executive Mayor Browen Johnson and MMC Erika Brown for Environmental Services joined the campaign, reinforcing the municipality’s commitment to combatting illegal dumping through education, community participation and shared responsibility.
The positive response from residents highlighted the importance of awareness and community involvement in addressing illegal dumping. George Municipality remains confident that through continued education initiatives and cooperation with communities, cleaner and healthier living environments can be achieved for all.

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Taking the pledge is Clive Caroulus.

Gurshwin Lewies took the pledge