CoCT urges public to stop dumping waste in waterways after installation of waste interceptors

CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town is appealing to the public to stop dumping waste in waterways after installing eight waste interceptors at rivers and waterways across Cape Town.

Mayco Member for Water and Sanitation Zahid Badroodien said waste in the form of foreign objects in Cape Town's waterways remains a major issue for the city.

Badroodien said the city invested R280,000 to install low-cost waste interceptors at Princess Vlei, Black River, Elsieskraal and Jakkalsvlei.

"The installation of our waste interceptors will significantly enhance our ability to extract the solid waste from the waterways, ensuring the long-term protection of these ecosystems across the city."

Badroodien said the interceptors should not deter residents from disposing of waste properly.

"An appeal specifically goes to our residents to please make use of the correct means of disposal for various waste and to not dump these into our waterways, which ultimately has a major impact on our environment."