Residents of Lenasia South took their frustrations to social media over the growing problem of dumping, warning that it is not only damaging the environment but also posing serious health risks to the community.
Across the area, open spaces and vacant land have increasingly been turned into informal dumping sites. Piles of waste have become a common sight, bringing with them foul odours, swarms of flies, and a rise in rodent infestations. Community members say the situation is spiralling, making neighbourhoods unsightly and unsafe.
“This is affecting our health in a negative way. Every empty piece of land is now a dumping ground,” said a resident on GLOBE POST WhatsApp group.
While frustration has often been directed at municipal waste services, some residents are now calling for accountability within the community itself. They argue that dumping is largely being driven by locals who either do not have proper waste bins or fail to put their bins out on designated collection days.
Another resident said: “We can’t only blame Pikitup. The truth is, it’s people from our own community who are dumping. We know who they are, and we need to speak up and stop this behaviour.”
Beyond clean-ups, there is a growing push for broader community involvement. Residents are urging schools, churches, non-governmental organisations, and local businesses to come together to address the issue through awareness campaigns and community meetings.
