Following recent waste collection destruction in Yeoville, Pikitup has resumed its services in Bellevue and Bellevue East, in Yeoville Johannesburg.
Environment and Infrastructure MMC Nico de Jager said residents from these areas prevented Pikitup from collecting waste, rendering street cleaning services and clearing illegal dumping spots.
“Due to non-collection of waste, illegal dumping sites have mushroomed and no street cleaning has happened in these areas. Pikitup driver was forced by Yeoville residents to empty a truck full of waste in the middle of Yeo Street, next to the police station during the violent protest. The driver was threatened with violence when he attempted to resist. Pikitup management took a decision to hold services temporarily until peace returned to these area”, said Jager.
He added that Pikitup is implementing a plan of tackling waste backlogs. Jager said the waste backlogs include instituting double shifts.
“One of the shifts is in the morning while another one is in the afternoon, using extra resources from Monday to Friday. This is to tackle the waste backlog”, said Jager.
