Notice Archive

All individuals and businesses involved in the transportation of waste within the George Municipal area are hereby requested to contact the Solid Waste Department as soon as possible.

The purpose of this notice is to compile a comprehensive Waste Transporter Register as part of our environmental compliance and waste management initiatives.

Required Information:
• Name of Business/Individual
• Contact Details
• Type of Waste Transported
• Permit or License Information (if applicable)

Please submit your details on Waster Transporter Application form: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/waste-transporter-application-form/ or contact Nombuyiselo Majola directly by 30 July 2025.

Contact Person:
Nombuyiselo Majola
Manager: Solid Waste, Projects, and Shared Services.
Phone: 044 803 9297
Email: nmajola@george.gov.za

Your cooperation in this matter is highly appreciated.

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Kennisgewing aan alle Afvalvervoerders in die George-munisipaliteitsgebied

Alle individue en sake-ondernemings betrokke by die vervoer van afval binne die George Muni-sipale gebied word hiermee versoek om so gou moontlik die vasteafvalafdeling te kontak.

Die doel van hierdie kennisgewing is om ‘n omvattende afvalvervoerderregister saam te stel as deel van ons omgewingsvoldoening en afvalbestuurinisiatiewe.

Vereiste inligting:
* Naam van sake-onderneming/individu
* Kontakbesonderhede
* Tipe afval wat vervoer word
* Permit- of lisensie-inligting (indien van toepassing)

Dien asseblief jou besonderhede in op Afvalvervoer aansoekvorm: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/waste-transporter-application-form/ of kontak Nombuyiselo Majola direk teen 30 Julie 2025.

Kontak persoon:
Nombuyiselo Majola
Bestuurder: vaste afval, projekte en gedeelde dienste.
Skakel: 044 803 9297
E-pos: nmajola@george.gov.za

U samewerking in hierdie verband word hoog op prys gestel.

A planned construction activity of the Thembalethu East Reservoir, initially scheduled to take place on weekdays, will also include Saturday, 14 June 2025, and Monday (Public holiday), 16 June 2025, from 07h00 to 16h00.

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Minor operational interruptions can be expected during the construction works. Advance notifications of planned temporary disruptions and the effects thereof will be issued via social media.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Residents, road users, and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution during the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary construction works and road signage.

ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the construction site will be strictly controlled. In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, no members of the public will be allowed in the construction area.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES : Mr Andre Scheepers – 044 801 9492 (Technical)
: Mr Alewijn Dippenaar – 082 457 5675 (Public Liaison Officer)

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Please take note, Pacaltsdorp Library will be closed from 22 – 24 July 2025 due to asset verification planning that needs to be done by the Provincial Library Service.
Unfortunately, no checking in or checking out of any library material may be done on these dates as it will compromise the outcome of the stocktake.
In terms of Section 14 of Regulations PK.689/1980 a full asset verification should be done in all libraries affiliated with the Provincial Library Service, Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport.
The library will reopen for the public again on Friday, 25 July 2025.
For any queries, please contact Pacaltsdorp Library on 044 803 9340 or the Main George Library on 044 801 9288.

The public is hereby informed that the Gwaing Landfill Site will remain closed today, 10 June 2025, due to adverse weather conditions.

Residents are advised that the Waste Transfer Station remains open for the disposal of domestic waste. The landfill site will be reopened once conditions allow safe access and operation.

Please also note that, due to the current adverse weather, green bag collections will take place today, 10 June 2025. Our Refuse and Green Bags teams will be working overtime to address operational delays caused by the weather and mechanical breakdowns.

Residents in Blanco, Heather Park, Heatherlands, Highlands, Blue Mountain Estate, Groenkloof, and part of Glenbarrie are kindly requested to place their green bags outside for collection. The usual refuse removal schedule for Tuesday will continue as planned.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank residents for their cooperation and understanding.

Please be advised that the Gwaing Landfill Site is temporarily closed today due to inclement weather conditions.
Residents are advised that the Waste Transfer Station remains open and is available for the disposal of domestic waste.

The landfill site will be reopened once the facility is in a suitable condition.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, please note that green bag collections have been suspended with immediate effect and will resume on Tuesday, 10 June 2025.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 90,32%
Rainfall for the previous days:                                        47.5 mm (Measured from 3 – 9 June 2025)

Please see the link to 2B water restrictions implemented as of 1 May 2024: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Following extensive testing conducted over the past two weeks at multiple locations, George Civil Engineering Services (CES) is pleased to confirm that the Gwaing River, including the Gwaing River Mouth and beach, is deemed safe for swimming, fishing, and other water-related activities.

The municipality extends its gratitude to the public for their patience during this period.