Municipal offices closed for upcoming public holiday

George Municipality hereby advises the public that all municipal offices will be closed on Wednesday, 24 September 2025 in observance of the public holiday. Refuse removal will continue as per the normal schedule on this day. Households and businesses must put out their refuse by 07h00 in the morning.

Residents are urged to take note of these closures and to plan their business accordingly. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Refuse collection will proceed as per the normal schedule on Wednesday, 24 September 2025.
Areas with Wednesday collection include Camphersdrift, Fernridge, Denneoord, Bo-Dorp, Blommekloof, Tweerivieren, Hoogekraal, Hoekwil and Touwsranten farm areas.
Business refuse removal take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday as per normal.
George Municipality Environmental Services, 82 Meade Street, George. Telephone 044 802 2900 (black, green, and blue bag enquiries).

Building rubble, garden waste and other materials not suitable for bags can be dropped off at the municipal refuse site on the R102 (airport road).
Operating hours: Monday to Friday 07:00–18:00, Saturday 07:00–15:00 and on all public holidays (except 25 December) from 07:00–15:00.

After-Hours Contact Numbers
Fire Emergency (24/7): 044 801 6311
Toll-Free Disaster Number (24/7): 087 152 9999
George Municipality After Hours Number: 044 801 6300