GEORGE NEWS - The entrance to the George landfill premises located off the airport road (R102) has been changed and access is now only via the gate of the refuse transfer station. The gate that was used for direct access to the landfill site was permanently closed on Monday 9 August.

Vehicles will stop on the weighbridge to be recorded and weighed before going through the second gate via the transfer station towards the Gwaiing landfill site, said George Municipality in a statement last week.

All household and office refuse must be dumped at the refuse transfer station.

Only green waste, organic waste, wood cuttings, sawdust, builder's rubble, construction waste and soil are permitted on the landfill site.

No hazardous waste, light tubing, any vehicle parts, tyres, asbestos products, e-waste, plastic or cartons are permitted on the landfill site.

No mixed waste will be allowed - waste must be separated at the source and disposed of at the correct waste facility (landfill site or refuse transfer station).

The municipality says rules of access to the landfill site and refuse transfer station will be strictly adhered to.

The public is asked to assist and work together with the security personnel and municipal officials at these facilities to ensure that all occupational health and safety regulations, Covid-19 protocols and all licencing conditions of the refuse transfer station and Gwaiing landfill site can be adhered to.

The landfill site and transfer station will be open to the public on weekdays from 07:00 to 18:00 and Saturdays from 07:00 to 17:00.

Covid-19 protocols are in place. Members of the public are advised to bring their own pen to sign in for extra safety. For enquiries, phone 044 802 2900 or send an e-mail to anontshikiza@george.gov.za.

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