KGATLENG DISTRICT COUNCIL (REFUSE) BYE-LAWS

(sections 44 and 45)

(25th September, 2020)

ARRANGEMENT OF BYE-LAWS

BYE-LAWS

    1.    Citation

    2.    Application

    3.    Interpretation

    4.    Declaration of litter-free zones

    5.    Fees for collection of refuse

    6.    Management and disposal of waste

    7.    Refuse removal

    8.    Deposit of refuse

    9.    Accumulation of refuse

    10.    Removal of accumulated refuse

    11.    Penalties

    12.    Revocation of Statutory Instrument No. 29 of 1992

        SCHEDULE 1

        SCHEDULE 2

S.I. 125, 2020.

1.    Citation

    These Bye-laws may be cited as the Kgatleng District Council (Refuse) Bye-laws.

2.    Application

    These Bye-laws shall apply to the village areas set out in Schedule 1 to these Bye-laws and to such village areas as the Council may, by resolution, from time to time, specify:

    Provided that no such resolution of the Council shall have force and effect unless 14 days prior notice of such resolution and the terms thereof has been communicated to the inhabitants of any village area affected or likely to be affected by the operation of such resolution.

3.    Interpretation

    In these Bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires—

    "bulky waste" includes furniture, carpets, fridges, rubble which do not fit in a receptacle;

    "Council" means the Kgatleng District Council;

    "filth" includes offensive matter and sewage;

    "garden waste" includes waste such as grass clippings, dead flowers, leaves, twigs and other biodegradable waste arising in a garden;

    "hazardous waste" includes health care waste, disposable nappies, batteries, oils, anti-freeze, adhesives, medicines, aerosol cans, bleaches, paints, weed killer and fluorescent tubes;