In Cape Town, there has been an unusual crime wave of stolen wheelie bins, with a significant increase in incidents from 2022 to 2023. The City Council is urging residents to be alert and conscious, and if a wheelie bin is stolen, it can be quickly replaced by sending an email to wastewise@capetown.gov.za with necessary information. Property owners are also encouraged to provide a sufficient number of bins to avoid overflow and unlawful dumping, which can impact community health and cleanliness.
