As we head into the festive season, here’s what residents need to know about waste services and Christmas box donations in Cape Town:
🗑️ Waste & Recycling Collection
Refuse and recycling services will continue as normal, including on public holidays:
📅 16 December 2025
📅 25 December 2025
📅 26 December 2025
📅 1 January 2026
✅ Please put bins out as early as possible and leave them out until 21:00.
⚠️ If your bin is not collected, place it out again daily. Only report it after 48 hours.
🌍 Keep Cape Town Clean
Let’s avoid illegal dumping and take pride in our neighbourhoods. Use Bingo bins at beaches, parks and public spaces.
💬 “As we enjoy the festive season together, we urge residents to look after our neighbourhoods and shared spaces,” said Alderman Grant Twigg, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management.
🎁 Christmas Boxes & Donations
• Residents are not obliged to give cash or Christmas boxes
• City policy prohibits staff and contractors from asking for donations
• Voluntary donations are allowed, but solicitation is not
🚨 Any staff requesting donations should be reported. Please provide the vehicle registration number, date and time.
⚠️ Be alert to imposters posing as City staff — report suspected fraud to SAPS.
Thank you for helping keep Cape Town clean, safe and well-managed this festive season. 🌟
