City removes TVs, a paddle ski and more from drains ahead of winter rains

According to CoCT, illegal dumping was still the biggest reason why the metro’s stormwater system could not cope after heavy rains.

‘Teams from the City’s RIM depots are targeting the areas that are worst affected by extensive illegal dumping and the blocking of stormwater drains.

‘The illegal and irresponsible disposal of cooking oil, grease and fats into our stormwater system results in a hard sludge which acts as a cork, blocking up critical drainage and causing flooding and misery for surrounding residents.’

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