Overstrand waste collection continues on public holidays as scheduled. Both black (general waste) and clear (recyclable) bags are collected on your regular day. In some areas, recyclables and general waste are collected separately or using split vehicles. Clear bags are often grouped at a central point before being taken to the transfer station. In baboon-affected areas, teams work quickly to remove bags and avoid mess.

DISPOSAL OF GENERAL WASTE

Hangklip-Kleinmond

• Kleinmond Transfer Station (off Overhills access road – builders’ rubble, garden waste, and general household waste):
  Open weekdays 07:30 – 18:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays 08:00 – 16:00
• Betty’s Bay Garden Waste Drop-off: Daily 08:00 – 16:00
• Betty’s Bay & Pringle Bay Mini Drop-offs: Daily 08:00 – 16:00 (household & recycling only)

Greater Gansbaai & Stanford

• Gansbaai Landfill (builder’s rubble, garden waste, and general household waste):
  Mon – Fri 08:00 – 18:00, Sat/Public Holidays 08:00 – 15:00
• Stanford Drop-off: Mon – Fri 08:00 – 18:00, Sat/Public Holidays 09:00 – 14:00
• Pearly Beach Drop-off: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 08:00 – 17:00, Sat/Sun/Public Holidays 10:00 – 15:00, closed Wed

Greater Hermanus

• Hermanus Transfer Station (off Mbeki Street – garden waste only):
  Open weekdays 08:00 – 18:00, Saturdays 09:00 – 16:00, public holidays 09:00 -14:00
• Hermanus Public Drop-off (bottom of Schulphoek Road – builders’ rubble and general waste):
  Open weekdays 08:00 – 18:00, Saturdays 09:00 – 16:00, public holidays 09:00 – 14:00
  Mini Drop-off on Sundays 10:00 – 17:00 (max 4 bags of general waste only, no rubble or garden waste)
• Voëlklip Weekend Mini Drop-off (7th Street – black bags only):
  Weekdays 08:00 – 17:30, Saturdays 09:00 – 15:30, Sundays 10:00 – 16:30, public holidays 09:00 – 13:30
• Voëlklip Prawn Flat Drop-off (garden and household waste):
  Weekdays 08:00 – 17:30, Saturdays 09:00 – 15:30, public holidays 09:00 – 13:30
• Hawston Drop-off (Church Street – builders’ rubble and general waste):
  Weekdays 08:00 – 18:00, Saturdays 09:00 – 16:00, Sundays 10:00 – 17:00, public holidays 09:00 – 14:00

RECYCLABLE DISPOSAL

The Hermanus Waste Material Recovery Facility (MRF) on Schulphoek Road (next to Zwelihle Primary School) is open for larger volumes of recyclables:

• Mon-Thurs: 08:00 – 17:00
• Fri: 08:00 – 16:00
• Weekday public holidays: 08:00 – 14:00
• Closed weekends

A recycling container is available at the Hermanus Drop-Off (bottom of Schulphoek Road) for weekend use.

The Gansbaai MRF, located at the landfill, is open:

• Weekdays: 08:00 – 16:00 | Saturdays & public holidays: 08:00 – 15:00

Recycling Tips:

• Ensure recyclables are clean and dry (clear bags only).
• Use black bags for wet/non-recyclable waste.
• Wrap broken glass in newspaper before disposal.
• No refuse bags on pavements in baboon areas.
• Put waste out by 07:00 on collection day—not the night before.

GARDEN WASTE

Garden waste is not accepted at the Hermanus MRF. It must be taken to the Hermanus Transfer Station, where it is chipped and sent to Karwyderskraal for composting.

THE 1-2-3 OF BABOON-WISE WASTE MANAGEMENT

1. Secure bins with a latch, strap, padlock or clip.
2. Do not leave black bags on pavements or outside bins in baboon areas.
3. Excess refuse must be taken to transfer stations – not placed beside municipal bins.

Baboon-Proofing Your Bin

Private service providers can help modify bins:

• Betty’s Bay: Contact Renee (060 656 7341) or Elsa (083 283 7362) for galvanised locking catches.
• Greater Hermanus: Contact Hermanus Bobby Bins (076 203 8144).

Alternatively, buy a baboon-resistant 240L bin (R1 734) at Hermanus or Kleinmond municipal offices. Home delivery included.