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Recycling buy-back centres
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E-Waste E-Waste Recycling is available at Pikitup's Garden Sites. Staying abreast of world trends in waste management...
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Composting Pikitup has launched several sustainable development initiatives in line with the global aims of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development. One of these initiatives is Pikitup’s composting plant, situated at the Panorama site in Roodepoort. The composting plant processes green waste into soil-enhancing compost, which is sold to either the agricultural sector or to city homeowners for use in suburban gardens.
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Environmental education Pikitup's role is more than providing a waste collection and disposal service; we believe that Pikitup must also focus on helping to improve the environment for the benefit of everyone.
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Waste awareness campaigns To achieve its goal of cleaning up Johannesburg and reducing illegal dumping and littering, Pikitup has, since its inception, embarked on numerous clean up campaigns, aimed at establishing ownership of the environment amongst all people residing in the City of Johannesburg. Communities and City Departments have participated actively in these campaigns, removing many thousands of tons of excess waste from neighbourhoods. Apart from cleaning problem areas, these clean-ups have also managed to create awareness among communities, and prove that Pikitup is serious in its fight against grime. |
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Illegal dumping and the law
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BEST WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Refurbishment of garden sites A total of 42 garden sites presently exist throughout the City of Johannesburg. Pikitup is actively monitoring the misuse and abuse of the garden waste disposal sites by the commercial and private sector. The company has implemented a strict service delivery policy at all garden sites. All Pikitup Garden sites have receptacles for recycled material i.e. glass, paper, cans and plastic. The Woodmead, Ballyclare, Victory Park, Fairlands and Waterval Garden Centres have facilities for recycling garden waste, which is then taken to the Composting Plant in Panorama, Roodepoort.
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240 litre wheeled bin roll-out Pikitup has modernised and improved waste collection systems by systematically replacing the previous refuse bag system with new and improved 240 litre wheeled bins. |
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Landfill monitoring Pikitup is continually monitoring its four landfill sites to ensure compliance with the regulations of the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry.
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Fleet upgrading programme Pikitup began replacing its fleet during 2001 furthering its commitment to streamlining and optimising its service. |
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Customer care Service excellence to customers, both domestic and commercial is of utmost importance to Pikitup. A contact centre has been established as well as a Customer Relations Management System. The Call Centre can be contacted on (011) 375-5555.
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