Cape Town - The City’s Coastal Management Branch four-day clean-up operation has collected nearly 2 400 municipal bags at the Bantry Bay caves last week.
The City's Coastal Conservation team started sweeping the area from the northern end of Clifton to the southern end of Bantry Bay on August 19 and by August 22 collected enough litter to fill 2 356 municipal bags.
The team of 15 people swept the stretch from 9.30am to 2.30pm over four days.
City’s mayco member for spatial planning and environment, Eddie Andrews, said the Coastal Management Branch co-ordinated the operation and provided the labour in partnership with the Shark Spotters and the Coastal Conservation crew.
“Further assistance came from the Urban Waste Management Directorate, which collected the bags at pick-up points, and law enforcement officials for ensuring the safety and security of those collecting litter,” Andrews said.
The clean-up was challenging given the rocky and steep terrain, weather, and changing tides, he said.
“It was also a mission getting the bags to the collection points from where the litter was collected.
“Mostly, the litter ended up in this area through currents and wave movement, strong north westerly winds that are synonymous with Cape Town’s winters, beachgoers, and cave dwellers.
“I want to encourage visitors and residents to use the bins provided, or take your litter home with you.
“We also appreciate the efforts of all of those who randomly pick up litter along our coastline while they are out for a walk and enjoying the outdoors.
“Keeping Cape Town beautiful and green, and free of litter, is a collective effort,” Andrews said.
Cape Argus