The below Letter to Residents is a call to action to join the #SpringCleanCT campaign. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Mayco Member for Urban Waste Alderman Grant Twigg will launch the initiative this Spring Day, Thursday 1 September. The City is adding 300 more boots on the ground to clean Cape Town this spring. A 24-hour toll-free hotline (0800 110077) has also been created for residents to report tip-offs about illegal dumping activity and other by-law infringements. Potential rewards are available from R1000 up to R5000 in the case of an arrest or conviction.

Dear Capetonians,

Spring is here, and we are calling on you to help us spring clean our beautiful Mother City together!

We are calling on residents, schools, businesses, and community groups to join the #SpringCleanCT campaign.

Let’s get our city looking sparkling clean and fresh this spring, including our parks, public spaces, beaches, rivers, and roads.

Let’s take pride in our city and show what’s possible when we unite as Team Cape Town.

Change is easy: first, none of us should ever litter! Then, each one of us can tell someone to stop littering, or to pick up their litter when we see them doing it. And each of us can take a few seconds to pick up some litter ourselves.

Together, we can keep our communities clean and put a stop to illegal dumping.

Doing More to Clean-up

This spring, we’re putting a further 300 boots on the ground for cleaning up. Our law enforcement officials will also be stepping up enforcement against illegal dumping and issuing fines for littering.

Since the launch of our clean-up campaign earlier this year, over 110 clean-ups have been organised by community organisations and ward councillors.

To everyone who has joined our movement so far – thank you!

We are just getting started! Join us over the months ahead and let’s #SpringCleanCT

See you out there, and best wishes,

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Alderman Grant Twigg

Get involved, let’s #SpringCleanCT together!

Get involved by organising a clean-up where it matters most to you!

Want to join a clean-up? Get in touch with your subcouncil, local councillor, or check for clean-up groups in your area.

Remember to encourage your friends, family, colleagues, and community to get involved too.

Tag your clean-up with #SpringCleanCT to show your pride in our beautiful mother city!

Feel free to include us on:

Twitter: @CityofCT and @Geordinhl

Facebook: City of Cape Town and Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

For more info, visit: Join the SpringCleanCT campaign

Report Illegal Dumping

If you see illegal dumping, don’t turn a blind eye. Take down the vehicle license plate number and report them to us.

They could be fined up to R5 000, have their vehicle impounded, or face a 2-year prison sentence.

For every fine and conviction, we will offer you a reward from R1000 up to R5000:

· Tip-offs: 0800 110077

· Email: solidwaste.bylaw@capetown.gov.za.

To notify the City about dumping that needs to be cleared please call 0860 103 089.

Let’s Act for a cleaner Cape Town!

Source: City Of Cape Town