The October school holiday break is upon us, and many visitors are expected in the Overstrand for various events, including the Hermanus Whale Festival and the Kleinmond Fynbos Festival, which will take place from 3 to 11 October 2025.

As we welcome everyone to our area, we kindly ask both residents and visitors to be mindful of their water usage and to help keep our towns clean. Let’s all take responsibility for ensuring our public spaces remain enjoyable for everyone.

Waste Management Guidelines

Overstrand Municipality appeals to all owners and operators of holiday or weekend accommodation, including self-catering units, to please take note of the following:

• Inform guests of the scheduled waste collection day in your area.
  – If guests are vacating before or after the scheduled collection day, it is your responsibility to:
• Make alternative arrangements (e.g. with a neighbour or managing agent) for proper waste disposal, or
• Ensure that guests know where to safely drop off their household waste before leaving town.

Under no circumstances should guests be allowed to:

• Leave rubbish bags next to bins, on pavements, or in open areas (commonages)
• Leave household waste on the pavement overnight
  – Waste must be secured in black bags or a wheelie bin
  – Waste may only be placed out for collection from 07:00 on the scheduled day

In baboon-affected areas, it is your responsibility to:
• Provide a baboon-proof bin (with a latch, strap, padlock, or clip).
• Clearly inform guests that refuse bags may not be left on or next to these bins.

We as Overstranders are known for our hospitality, and it is always a pleasure to welcome people from far and wide to our shores. At times, though, it is necessary to ensure that guests leave Overstrand just as they found it: pristine and unspoilt.