Cape Town residents can once again make use of the Killarney Community Recycling Centre after the facility resumed full operations following the completion of planned upgrades and maintenance.

The City of Cape Town confirmed that the facility, previously known as the Killarney Drop-off facility, reopened on Wednesday 15 July following improvement work aimed at creating safer, more efficient and sustainable operations.

Upgrades completed after temporary closure

The maintenance work included improvements to the facility’s infrastructure, stormwater management systems and operational processes.

The City said the upgrades were carried out to support the long-term sustainability of the recycling centre while improving the experience for residents using the facility.

Mayco member for urban waste management, Grant Twigg, welcomed the reopening and thanked residents and businesses for their patience during the closure.

“We are pleased that the necessary work has been successfully completed and that Killarney can again provide its full range of services to residents.”

Twigg said community recycling centres play an important role in helping residents dispose of waste responsibly while allowing the City to recover recyclable and reusable materials before they reach landfill.

“Community recycling centres give residents a convenient and responsible alternative to illegal dumping and help the City recover recyclable and reusable materials before they reach landfill.”

Residents reminded of waste disposal rules

The City reminded users that certain conditions remain in place to ensure the facility operates efficiently.

Residents may dispose of a maximum of three loads per vehicle per day, with vehicles, including attached trailers, limited to a carrying capacity of 1,5 tonnes or less.

Customers are encouraged to separate and sort waste before arriving and to dispose of each waste stream in the correct designated area.

The City warned that loads containing mixed, contaminated or unaccepted waste may be refused.

Twigg urged residents and businesses to cooperate with facility staff and follow the rules when using the centre.

“We thank residents and businesses for their patience while the work was under way and encourage customers to cooperate with staff and comply with the facility’s conditions of use.”

Garden waste restrictions remain in place

Commercial customers affected by restrictions on garden waste disposal at drop-off sites can make use of the Killarney facility, where up to three loads per day are permitted.

Garden waste is currently accepted at:

• Hout Bay;

• Prince George Drive;

• Tygerdal and

• Killarney

Each vehicle is limited to three loads of up to 1,5 tonnes per day.

Commercial customers who have reached the applicable daily limit can make use of the Coastal Park landfill facility.

The City said the reopening of Killarney forms part of its ongoing efforts to expand responsible waste management options and reduce illegal dumping across Cape Town.

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