Why illegal dumping is a problem?
- Health hazards: Piles of waste can become breeding grounds for rats and mosquitoes, which spread diseases.
- Environmental damage: It pollutes the environment and contributes to the lack of cleanliness in neighborhoods.
- Public health: It creates unsanitary conditions, making it difficult for residents to live in affected areas.
Penalties for illegal dumping
- Fines: Individuals and companies caught illegally dumping can be charged a spot fine or face a fine of up to R100,000 upon conviction.
- Imprisonment: In addition to fines, offenders may be sentenced to imprisonment for up to three years.
How to report illegal dumping
- Call: Contact the Cleansing and Solid Waste Unit at 031 311 8804.
- Email: Send your report to DSW@durban.gov.za.
To report illegal dumping in eThekwini, use the Cleansing and Solid Waste Unit contact number 031 311 8804 or email DSW@durban.gov.za. eThekwini Municipality views illegal dumping as a serious offense with significant penalties, including fines of up to R100,000 and potential imprisonment. Residents are encouraged to report incidents to help keep the city clean and healthy
Use the Dump!
We are fortunate to live 5 mins (3.1 km) away from the DSW Bellair Garden Drop Off site, please use this site instead of dumping within our precinct. There are many small business owners who are available to remove and dump refuse at a reasonable cost.
Our Precinct is a Clean Zone!
Please read Ethekwini`s Bylaws