Community members sprucing up the grounds of the Orlando East Multi Purpose Community Centre

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100 Spots to combat illegal dumping A massive clean up is underway in Soweto, with Pikitup set to clear 100 illegal dumping spots and the City launching a campaign to educate residents about the dangers of illegal dumping, all part of Region 10's 100 Spots campaign. February 24, 2006 By Lucky Sindane A MASSIVE clean up campaign is underway in Soweto, with Pikitup set to clear 100 illegal dumping spots. The City's waste management company has joined forces with Johannesburg Water, the Johannesburg Roads Agency, City Power, Johannesburg City Parks, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department and the environmental health department to combat illegal dumping. Region 10's 100 Spots campaign was launched on Thursday, 23 February. "Illegal dumping is Soweto's Region 10 is a serious concern that demands a lot of our resources in terms of time, people and equipment," said Pikitup's central camp waste depot manager, Hannes Niehaus. "The 100 Spots project not only focuses on clearing illegal dumping but also informs people about the negative effects of illegal dumping on the environment and one's general health." Pikitup workers clearing an illegal dumpsite in Orlando East Pikitup has encouraged the community to play their part in safeguarding their environment. "No dumping" signs have also been erected in all the identified illegal dumping spots. As part of the campaign Pikitup has distributed pamphlets in the area educating the community on how to dispose rubbish correctly. "Through environmental education we hope that those responsible for illegal dumping will stop this practice," Niehaus said. "Our intention is to educate people in these spots on what to do to protect them," added Region 10's acting director, Linda Ngwenya. "JMPD is there to prosecute all those who dump on illegal sites." Those guilty of illegal dumping face a jail sentence or a fine of up to R2 000. Residents are encouraged to contribute to the 100 spots project by reporting any illegal dumping to Pikitup's call centre on 011 712 5200 or to Joburg Connect on 011 375 5555. Permission to use web site material Publishers may use material from this site free of charge, as long as: Credit is given to either the "City of Johannesburg website (www.joburg.org.za)" or to "Johannesburg News Agency (www.joburg.org.za)"; If the article is used online, a link is provided to the original article on this website; The name of the article's author is acknowledged; The webmaster is informed of how and where the material is used (fill in this brief online form). Johannesburg News Agency is operated by BIG Media at 011-484-1400 Print this Page E-mail this article to a friend Help using Joburg.org.za