Members of the public and informal businesses are encouraged to make use of the Enviro Centre facility at the municipal transfer station at Sonskynvallei to dispose of used motor oils and filters safely and free of charge.

The transfer station is situated at Sonskynvallei on the corner of Mandela and Gumpiro Streets in Sonskynvallei just off the R102 road to Oudtshoorn.

The used motor oils and filters can be disposed of there during normal operating hours from 07:30 to 19:00. There will be no cost to the public to dispose of used oil and filters.

However, the disposal of contaminated rags or waste or mixed fluids is not allowed at the Enviro Centre.

The improper or illegal disposal of used oil has a significant detrimental effect of the environment. Just one litre of used oil can contaminate one million litres of drinking water for humans and animals.

Enquiries in this regard can be addressed to the Municipality’s Waste Manager at (044) 606-5143.