02/09/2026
ENDUMENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
PUBLIC NOTICE :
WASTE COLLECTION BACKLOG AND SERVICE RESTORATION
The non-approval of the 2026/2027 Municipal Budget by Council has had a significant impact on various municipal operations and service delivery programmes. One of the services directly affected has been waste collection.
During this period, five municipal waste collection trucks broke down and required servicing and repairs. Due to the budget challenges, the Municipality experienced difficulties in attending to the vehicles within the required timeframe, which consequently resulted in a waste collection backlog in several areas.
The Municipality is pleased to report that three of the five trucks are now back on the road, and municipal teams have commenced with clearing the backlog in the affected areas.
Furthermore, the Municipality has mobilised additional fleet from other municipal departments to assist waste collection teams in clearing the backlog. This intervention is aimed at increasing capacity on the ground and accelerating the collection of accumulated waste in affected communities.
AFFECTED AREAS
1. The whole of Sithembile Township
2. The whole of Sibongile Township
3. Dundee Town – from the Hospital towards New Town and Strathmore Park
4. Dundee Town – from the Police Station down to the Endumeni Municipal Workshop
5. Dundee – Mpathe area
6. Dundee – Kallies Stadium area
7. Dundee – Home Affairs area down to the residential houses
The interruption of service delivery to community is regretable. Teams are on the ground, supported by additional municipal fleet, and will continue working to ensure that the backlog is cleared as soon as possible.
The Municipality has, however, noted with serious concern an incident that occurred yesterday, where some community members brought waste and dumped it at the municipal buildings. While the Municipality acknowledges and understands the frustration caused by the delays in waste collection, such actions are strongly condemned and cannot be accepted.
Dumping waste at municipal premises does not contribute towards resolving the service delivery challenge and creates additional health, environmental and safety concerns. The Municipality therefore appeals to members of the community to refrain from such actions and to raise their concerns through the appropriate municipal channels while teams continue working to restore normal waste collection services.
Residents are also kindly requested to place their household waste in securely tied plastic bags when taking it out for collection. This will make it easier and quicker for municipal teams to collect the accumulated waste while clearing the backlog.
The Municipality appreciates the patience, understanding and cooperation of the community during this period and remains committed to restoring normal waste collection services as soon as possible.
ENDUMENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Municipal Manager
Mr. M.F. Hadebe
