The City of Johannesburg's waste management company, Pikitup, provides free collection of bulk waste from households (old mattresses, old furniture and fridges) in an effort to deal with the illegal dumping across the city.

The aim of this initiative is to divert recyclables away from the landfill sites (except for waste suitable for, and as required for use as daily cover material), thus increasing airspace and the lifespan of existing landfills.
Residents who want to dispose of bulk waste from their households are urged to contact their nearest Pikitup depots or use their nearest garden sites. Once a resident has logged a call at any of Pikitup's depot, the depot manager will book a call and arrange for a free once a month bulk waste service to collect such waste.

To book the service, residents can contact the following depots:

Avalon Depot - 087 357 1288

Central Camp Depot - 087 357 1609

Norwood Depot - 087 357 1400

Marlboro Depot - 087 357 1545

Midrand Depot - 087 357 1378

Randburg Depot - 087 357 1327

Roodepoort Depot - 087 357 1564

Selby Depot - 087 357 1938

South dale Depot - 087 357 1261

Waterval Depot - 087 357 1490

Zondi Depot - 087 357 1340

We urge all residents to become active participants in preserving and protecting the environment by applying the basic principles of waste management: reduce, reuse and recycle when they dispose of waste.