Clean Queenstown Team Battles Trash Piles in Komani Heat

Community group cleans up one of Komani’s dirtiest corners

The Clean Queenstown community group rolled up their sleeves once again on Tuesday, taking on one of the town’s most heavily littered areas — the corner of Tylden and Woodifield Street.

The group said they had received numerous complaints from local residents about the state of the area, prompting them to dedicate the day to a full clean-up. What they found, however, was far worse than expected.

After weeks without attention, mounds of burnt and buried rubbish had piled up across the site, making it one of the most challenging clean-ups the team has faced this year.

Local businesses step in to assist

As temperatures soared, the volunteers worked through the heat, but quickly realised the scale of the task. The burnt debris began tearing through their refuse bags — until Truda Foods stepped forward to assist. The company provided 50 industrial-size (50kg) sacks, which helped the team continue clearing the mountain of waste.

Despite their progress, the volunteers discovered that more litter was buried underneath the surface. To avoid what could have been a days-long clean-up, the team sought mechanical help from Hi Tech Plant Hire, owned by Mr Danosh Vandayer, who generously supplied a front-loader and tipper truck.

These heavy-duty vehicles made a significant difference, allowing the team to remove large volumes of waste in a fraction of the time.

A community effort for a cleaner Komani

Clean Queenstown expressed gratitude for the assistance received from both Truda Foods and Hi Tech Plant Hire, describing the support as a major boost to their ongoing mission of restoring the town’s appearance.

The group’s volunteers have been conducting regular clean-up drives across Komani (Queenstown), focusing on litter hotspots, illegal dumping sites, and neglected public spaces. Their goal is to encourage residents and businesses to take shared responsibility for maintaining a cleaner and healthier environment.

The latest initiative at Tylden and Woodifield highlights how collaborative efforts between community members and local businesses can yield visible results, even in areas long neglected.

Clean Queenstown continues its campaign

The Clean Queenstown movement has gained growing community support over recent months, using social media to mobilise volunteers and coordinate clean-up schedules. Their #CleanQueenstown campaign continues to inspire residents to take pride in their surroundings and report problem areas.

Organisers say they remain committed to addressing littering and illegal dumping throughout the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality, one site at a time.