LGE 2026: Illegal dumping piles up in Westbury and Coronationville

LGE 2026: Illegal dumping piles up in Westbury and Coronationville Estelle.Bronkhorst Thu, 10/29/2026 - 13:15

Rubbish piling up next to a bin. eNCA/Aviwe Mtila

JOHANNESBURG - Illegal dumping and poor waste collection are raising concerns about service delivery in parts of Johannesburg ahead of the 4 November Local Government Elections.

eNCA reporter Aviwe Mtila is in Westbury and Coronationville, where several dumping sites can be seen within a short distance of one another.

Residents say Pikitup has failed to collect rubbish for months, leaving waste to accumulate and communities frustrated with the state of their neighbourhoods.

While residents try to keep their own yards clean, they say regular waste collection remains a major concern and could influence how they vote.

The problems extend beyond rubbish collection. In Eldorado Park, residents have raised concerns about sewage spilling onto streets and its potential impact on their health.

As election day approaches, residents say reliable waste collection, proper sanitation and improved service delivery remain key priorities.