Cape Town's waste collection services to continue during Easter holidays
Waste collection will continue as normal over the Easter holidays, with residents urged to put bins out early and allow for possible delays.
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Cape Town residents can expect waste collection services to continue as normal over the Easter public holidays, with the City urging households to put bins out early and be mindful of possible delays.
The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate confirmed that refuse and recycling collections will proceed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6, despite the public holidays.
Officials said reduced traffic volumes during the holiday period may result in collection crews moving through routes faster than usual, prompting residents to ensure bins are placed outside as early as possible on collection days.
At the same time, the City warned that the Easter period carries a higher risk of unplanned disruptions, which could affect collection schedules.
Residents have been advised to leave bins out until 9pm to accommodate any delays. If a bin is not emptied on the scheduled day, households should continue placing it outside daily until it is collected.
The City further urged residents to only report missed collections after 48 hours, allowing time for crews to catch up where disruptions occur.
Community recycling centres will remain open over the Easter weekend, operating on adjusted hours. On Good Friday and Easter Monday, facilities will follow Saturday or public holiday hours, while on Easter Sunday, sites will run according to normal Sunday schedules.
The Easter period typically places added pressure on waste services, with previous holiday seasons seeing increases in litter volumes and demand on municipal cleaning teams.
The City has in recent years expanded its waste management capacity, including the launch of a multi-million rand recycling facility aimed at diverting waste from landfill and strengthening recycling efforts across Cape Town.
Officials said maintaining services over the holiday period is critical to preventing backlogs, urging residents to play their part by putting bins out on time and disposing of waste responsibly.