 | Drakenstein Municipality recognised for excellence in Waste Management
17 August 2026 | Press Releases |
Drakenstein Municipality has been recognised as the third-best performing municipality in the Western Cape at the Provincial Municipal Waste Recognition Programme Awards, held in Mossel Bay.
The awards are presented by the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) and acknowledge municipalities that demonstrate excellence in waste management, environmental compliance and sustainable waste practices.
Top three municipalities:
Overstrand Municipality
Mossel Bay Municipality
Drakenstein Municipality
With only three points separating Drakenstein from the overall winner, this achievement reflects the Municipality's ongoing commitment to effective waste management and environmental stewardship.
A special congratulations to the Solid Waste Management Team for their dedication, hard work and outstanding service, which contributed to this achievement.
Thank you also to residents, businesses and community partners who continue to play their part in keeping Drakenstein clean, green and sustainable.
Together, we're building a cleaner and more sustainable Drakenstein.
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Issued by: Communication and Marketing, Drakenstein Municipality
