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Residents can contact Joburg Connect via phone to report issues, request services, or get information about city operations, including waste and sanitation services.
- Who it is for:
- residents and citizens of Johannesburg
- How to act on it:
- Call the Joburg Connect Call center at 086 056 2874
The public can view or obtain official waste management plan annexes related to building plans, including Refuse Area, Rear End Loader Truck, Front End Loader Truck, Front End Loader Skip, and Skip REFUSE AREA plans.
- Who it is for:
- building plan applicants, developers, architects, and engineers
- How to act on it:
- Visit Jorissen Place, 66 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, 2000 during public hours (Monday–Tuesday, 08h00–14h00) or call Odwa Skunana to schedule an appointment (Wednesday–Friday)
Public education campaigns are being conducted to promote behavioural change around waste disposal, encourage recycling, and support law enforcement. These programmes aim to increase public awareness and compliance with waste management rules.
- Who it is for:
- residents, schools, businesses, and community groups in the City of Johannesburg
- How to act on it:
- Attend or participate in public education events, view campaign materials, or access guidelines online
Designated sites are being developed for the disposal of garden waste such as grass clippings and branches. These sites support composting and organic waste management, reducing pressure on landfills.
- Who it is for:
- residents and gardeners in the City of Johannesburg
- How to act on it:
- Take garden waste to a designated garden refuse site when available
A business case is being developed to explore the feasibility of large-scale green waste composting. This could lead to new opportunities for job creation and sustainable resource recovery.
- Who it is for:
- entrepreneurs, co-operatives, and private sector partners interested in waste valorisation
- How to act on it:
- Monitor announcements for opportunities to participate in the development or implementation of the composting business case
Pikitup is building buy-back centres where residents can bring recyclable materials in exchange for cash. These centres support recycling efforts and provide income opportunities for communities.
- Who it is for:
- residents and informal recyclers in the City of Johannesburg
- How to act on it:
- Bring recyclable materials to a nearby buy-back centre once operational
The city is rolling out a programme that encourages or will eventually make it mandatory for residents to separate dry waste from other waste streams. This initiative aims to improve recycling rates and reduce landfill use by promoting proper waste sorting at home.
- Who it is for:
- households in designated suburbs of the City of Johannesburg
- How to act on it:
- Participate in the separation at source programme as required by local regulations; check the list of suburbs where the programme is active
Residents in areas not covered by the Separation@Source programme can drop off recyclable materials like paper, plastic, cans, bottles, and electronic waste at Pikitup Garden Sites located across the city.
- Who it is for:
- residents in areas not serviced by S@S
- How to act on it:
- Bring recyclables to a Pikitup Garden Site in your area
Individuals and communities can bring waste materials with economic value to buy-back centres supported by Pikitup, where they are purchased and resold to markets, creating income opportunities.
- Who it is for:
- community members with recyclable waste
- How to act on it:
- Bring valuable recyclable materials to a buy-back centre
Residents can have bulky household waste such as old mattresses, furniture, and appliances removed once a month at no cost. To access the service, contact your nearest Pikitup depot or use the closest Pikitup Garden Site.
- Who it is for:
- households in Johannesburg
- How to act on it:
- Contact your nearest Pikitup depot or use the nearest garden site in your proximity
Building contractors can dispose of construction rubble and soil at specific Pikitup landfills at no cost, helping extend landfill lifespan and reduce illegal dumping. Exceptions apply for daily cover material.
- Who it is for:
- building contractors
- How to act on it:
- Take rubble to a designated Pikitup landfill
A video campaign by Pikitup explaining proper garden waste disposal and the locations of designated garden waste sites. It is available for viewing via a direct MP4 link.
- Who it is for:
- residents of Johannesburg, households in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Visit the Pikitup website and click on the direct MP4 link provided for Garden-sites2-1