George Municipality wishes to inform residents that refuse collection services will continue as normal on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, despite the day being declared a public holiday for the Local Government Elections.
Residents are requested to place their refuse out for collection as usual.
The Municipality thanks residents for their cooperation.
Businesses are kindly requested to put refuse bags out only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and only at designated spots, not on the sidewalk.
• All refuse bags must be put out by 7 am on removal day.
• Please do not put bags out the day or night before removal.
• Refuse bags will be collected on all public holidays, on the usual delivery day, including blue and green bags.
• Please wrap broken glass in newspaper before placing it in bags to prevent injuries to workers.
Additional Collection Application
• Should any business require an additional collection day during the Festive Season, they should please contact ftamboer@george.gov.za, ykibido@george.gov.za or lmzuzu@george.gov.za well in advance.
• The additional days required, as well as the estimated number of bins to be collected, must be included in the email request.
• The Refuse Removal, Collections and Minimization Department will confirm the application and provide the relevant tariffs applicable for the additional collection.
Enquiries and Complaints – Black & Green Bag Collection
Contact: Yonella Kibido
Email: ykibido@george.gov.za
Phone: 044 802 2900
George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George. Phone 044 802 2900
Blue bag enquiries: Henque Waste, 064 905 8180 (also WhatsApp) / admin@henquewaste.co.za
The excitement is building for the #GeorgeFestival!
This Sunday, 18 teams will take to the Vlakkie, battling it out for a spot in the next round! 💪🏆
📍 Three venues. One big cricket showdown!
🏏 Delville Park Oval
🏏 Protea Park Oval
🏏 Blanco Oval
⏰ Matches start at 10h00!
Bring your friends, bring the family and come support our local teams as they compete for glory! Let’s get behind our players and make some noise! 🙌🔥
George, are you ready for some Vlakkie cricket? 🏏
#GeorgeFestival #VlakkieCricket #BackToBack
Join George Library for the George Library Book Fair on Friday, 6 November 2026, from 10:00, at George Library.
Enjoy book exhibitions and sales, fun reading activities, the Great George Library Reading Challenge, and learn more about library services and programmes.
Everyone is welcome!
George Municipality advises residents and waste disposal operators that the landfill site is closed until further notice.
The landfill has reached capacity following breakdowns of the bulldozer. Repairs are being attended to as a matter of urgency. However, due to the current conditions at the site, it is no longer safe for members of the public and vehicles.
The Municipality sincerely apologises for the inconvenience and appreciates the public’s patience and understanding.
A further communication will be issued once the landfill site is safe to reopen.
