Wendy Morgan, the Ward 36 councillor is at her wits end with regard to the wheelie bins implemented by the metro.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Germiston waste refuse removal saga continues,\u201d she said.<\/p>
\u201cSince the inception of the wheelie bins in September, the Ekurhuleni waste department does not seem to have put a proper plan in place.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe regular waste removal schedule is not being kept to.<\/p>
\u201cResidents are putting out their bins, those who have still not bothered to collect a bin put out black bags and then they have to bring them in again after 8pm as the truck has not been to collect and then they try again the next day.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe danger of leaving your bin out overnight is that it will not be there in the morning.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is causing a boomerang effect as this then delays the next area\u2019s collection schedule.\u201d<\/p>\n
Morgan added that residents are frustrated by the whole system and feel that it could be a more effective system if it was run efficiently.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere the bins are been used the streets are cleaner.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnfortunately, there are still too many residents who have not fetched a bin as yet and are dumping their black bags on the pavements.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese bags are not going to be removed by the trucks.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are proud of the area we live in and want it to be clean,\u201d said Morgan.<\/p>\n
If you have not yet collected a wheelie bin, you can collect one from the metro\u2019s waste department situated on the corner of Ostend and Jack Pienaar roads from Monday to Friday between 8.30am to 3.30pm.<\/p>\n
Take a copy of your ID and a copy of your rates account with you.<\/p>\n
If you are renting you will need a copy of the owner\u2019s ID as well.<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Residents want answers over 48-hour event<\/a><\/p>\n New taxi rank for Katlehong commuters<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Morgan added that the metro\u2019s reasons for the delayed collection have been numerous from refuse trucks being stolen, broken down or staff delaying tactics to get overtime.<\/p>\n \u201cI appeal to residents to start recycling by putting recycling materials in separate bags and then teach the recyclers there is nothing for recycling in the bins.<\/p>\n \u201cFor recycling paper and glass there are bins at Rest-a-While situated on the corner of Shamrock Road and Churchill Avenue in Primrose,\u201d Morgan said.<\/p>\n \u201cIf neighbours can also help each other by taking in bins after the truck has collected the refuse to prevent the bins from been stolen it will also help solve the problem.\u201d<\/p>\n Morgan said that the Primrose police are also trying to recover bins and will give them back to the waste department who will contact the rightful owners.<\/p>\n \u201cKeep a record of your bin\u2019s serial number and mark your bin with your house number and street name,\u201d Morgan said.<\/p>\n For more information contact Morgan on 072 963 9675.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Decorate your bin and win<\/strong><\/p>\n Primrose Sector One, Two and Three residents are invited to enter the Decorate your Wheelie Bin Challenge.<\/p>\n The theme to be painted on your bin must include your street name.<\/p>\n The aim is to bring the community together and make the bins prettier.<\/p>\n Prizes in each sector will be awarded.<\/p>\n The competition will close at the end of November.<\/p>\n For more information contact Andrew Boyley on 076 968 2236.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (journalist)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n