Municipality closed on public holiday 9 August

GEORGE NEWS - George Municipality offices will be closed on Thursday, 9 August for Women’s Day, a public holiday.

After-hours emergencies: 044 801 6300.
Fire emergencies: 044 801 6311

Refuse collection on 9 August

Refuse (black, green, and blue bags) will be collected as per the normal schedule on Women’s Day Tuesday, 9 August.

Businesses ARE REQUESTED TO PLEASE ONLY put REFUSE BAGS OUT on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays AND only at designated spots, not on the sidewalk.

Refuse removal: General

All refuse bags; black, green, and blue, must be put out by 07:00 am on the removal day ONLY. Only 4 green bags are allowed, and unlimited blue bags.

All black bags will be collected on the Public Holiday and can also be substituted or combined with bundles of branches/ garden waste. Bundles must not be too big for one person to pick up OR more than 1m in length.

Broken glass should be wrapped in a newspaper when thrown into bags to prevent injuries to workers. Bulky waste must be disposed of at the Gwaiing Landfill Site on R102.

The Gwaiing landfill site will be open Monday to Friday from 7:00 until 19:00, Saturdays and Public Holidays from 7:00 until 15:00 (except Christmas Day).