Pikitup, the Waste Management Company of the City of Johannesburg, will be rolling out a free once a month bulky waste service (i.e. old mattresses, old furniture and fridges etc.)

The company made the announcement this weekend when it officially launched the initiative, it says the aim of this initiative is to divert recyclables away from the landfill sites (except for waste suitable for, and as required for use as daily cover material), thus increasing airspace and increasing the lifespan of existing landfills.

Residents who want to dispose bulky waste from their households are urged to contact their nearest Pikitup depots or use the nearest garden sites in their proximity.

Once a resident has logged a call at any of the Pikitup’s depot, the responsible Depot Manager will book a call and arrange for a free once a month bulky waste service to collect such waste.

To book a free bulky waste service, residents can contact the following depots:

Depots Reception Switchboard Number

• Avalon Depot 087 357 1288
• Central Camp Depot 087 357 1609
• Norwood Depot 087 357 1400
• Marlboro Depot 087 357 1545
• Midrand Depot 087 357 1378
• Randburg Depot 087 357 1327
• Roodepoort Depot 087 357 1549
• Selby Depot 087 357 1938
• South dale Depot 087 357 1261
• Waterval Depot 087 357 1490
• Zondi Depot 087 357 1340

“We urge all residents of the City to become active participants in preserving and protecting the environment by applying the basic principles of waste management: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle when disposing waste,” the service provider said in a statement.

“The City of Johannesburg is your HOME! Don’t trash it, Don’t dump illegally. Recycle, Re-use and Reduce,” it concluded.