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Cape Town’s Battle Against Illegal Dumping: A Struggle Affecting Infrastructure

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Cape Town is struggling with illegal dumping, which damages the city’s stormwater infrastructure during heavy rainfall. This careless behavior threatens the city’s structural integrity and requires substantial public funds to repair. Residents can report incidents of illegal dumping, blocked stormwater infrastructure, and potholes through the City of Cape Town app, customer call centre, or official website. It is essential for everyone to understand the severe consequences of reckless waste disposal and take responsibility for safeguarding the surroundings.

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Cape Town’s Battle: From Illegal Dumping Grounds to Green Spaces

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Cape Town is fighting against illegal waste disposal by transforming dumping hotspots into beautiful community gardens, thanks to a collaboration between the Urban Waste Management and the Community Services and Health Directorate. The project encourages community engagement and ownership to deter further unauthorized waste disposal. The success of the initiative can be seen in areas once notorious for illegal dumping, now transformed into lush green spaces bursting with local flowers and plants. This project is building a cleaner, greener, and healthier Cape Town, one garden at a time.