Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg’s waste management entity, sincerely apologises to residents who have been affected by delays in waste collection over the past few days.

Reduced operational capacity resulted in some scheduled collections being delayed, leaving waste uncollected in certain areas.

Pikitup has since stabilised its operations and is working to clear the backlog as quickly as possible. Available resources are being prioritised and deployed to affected areas, with teams focusing on outstanding collection rounds and restoring normal collection schedules.

Residents who are able to do so are encouraged to use Pikitup’s Integrated Waste Management Facilities to dispose of excess household waste during this recovery period.

Pikitup understands the frustration and inconvenience caused by the delayed collections and sincerely appreciates residents’ patience and cooperation. Teams remain focused on clearing the backlog and returning services to normal as soon as possible.