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The objective of the Overstrand Solid Waste Department is to provide all residents, businesses and visitors in the region with a high quality, yet affordable waste management service which is equitable for all and promotes the principals of integrated waste management, waste minimization and environmental responsibility.
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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES |
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Waste Collection
Black bag curbside collection from formal residential areas
Communal bin collection from informal residential areas
200l ‘wheely bin’ collection from commercial & industrial areas |
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Street Sweeping
Municipal staff sweep up and clean streets in selected residential areas, business centers and main tourist areas
Street sweepers also empty pole bins and other public litter bins
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Public Drop-off Facilities
Large transfer stations in main centers (Hermanus & Kleinmond)
Smaller public drop off facilities for garden and bush waste only
Drop-off facilities for weekend visitors
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Recycling
Recycling at Source Services
Controlled resource recovery at Hermanus Transfer Station
Recycling Companies & Buy Back centers
Bottle banks & paper igloos
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Bush Chipping & Composting
Bush chipping at transfer stations & drop-off facilities
Compost manufacture at Karwyderskraal
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Waste Disposal
Haulage of waste by road in 30m3 containers from transfer stations to landfill site
Disposal at Karwyderskraal Regional Landfill Facility (Botrivier valley)
Disposal at Gansbaai Landfill Site (Gansbaai)
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Environmental & Community Projects
Closure & Rehabilitation of old Landfill Sites
Baboon Proof Bins
Clean-up Campaigns
Alien Bush Clearing
Job creation for the members of the less affluent communities
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Special Awards
Cleanest Town Awards 2003/4/5
Blue Flag Beaches | |
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