Pikitup is spending around R85m monthly on hired vehicles while 52 city trucks face scrapping, 39 are in workshops and service disruptions hit dozens of suburbs.
City officials have launched a targeted clean-up in Alexandra after weeks of uncollected refuse. Councillor Adolph Marema says the problem will not be solved overnight.
What happened Temporary closures were announced on Monday morning by the City of Ekurhuleni after a shooting at the Simmer and Jack landfill site in Germiston...
Stinky bins persist: Joburg residents face ongoing delays despite Pikitup recovery efforts Residents left holding their noses For many Joburgers, garbage collection feels like a game...