Move the New England Road Pietermaritzburg Landfill!!

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#2

I live in an area adjacent to the dump and my children attend schools near the dump so we are exposed to toxic fumes or smoke from the dump 24/7! Surely as citizens and rate payers our health and that if our children should carry immenence!

(PMB, 2017-03-15)

#3

This is hazardous to the residents and schools , no one should breath in toxic air !

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#4

I live nearby

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#6

My children all go to schools on this side of town and it is such a health worry. My one child has asthma and has to miss school on the days that the dump is burning as it triggers attacks. Such a huge health risk to residents and children on this side of town.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#8

Dangerous to the health of the children at the nearby schools

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#10

Live. Work and sch close to landfill

(pmb, 2017-03-15)

#12

I am concerned about the well being of our children.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#13

I live in hayfields and battle with the smelll on a daily basis. Both my kids attended schools close by and the air quality is not healthy, when fire break out the chemicals released into the air causes major health issues.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#17

As adults we need to be the voice for our children and protect them from harmful things in this world including air pollution.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#23

my daughter is asthmatic and goes to one of the schools

(pmb, 2017-03-15)

#24

My son has 12 years at that school and I feel our children's health should be a huge priority !!!!!!!

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#25

We live in the area, and our child go a to St charles which is always affected. none of us should be subjected to the fumes and the terrible smells coming from the dump

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#26

I am concerned for my children's lungs and general health. There are numerous schools in this area. It is not appropriate to have a dump here.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#28

My son attends one of these schools. The level of toxins is unacceptable for children to inhale daily. Not to mention the people who live next to the dump.

Is the municipality prepared to cover the medical expenses and take responsibility for all those who have constant exposure to the dump?

We live in Scottsville and can smell it all the way from where we live.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#29

I'm concerned for the health of all those living in the area as well as the school children

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#33

I live in the area and can attest to the poor air quality conditions.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#35

Hazardous to children and residents health.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#37

It's a danger to the children's health

(pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#38

This dump is in the middle of PMB and too many people are affected regardless of which way the wind blows. Please let's find a site outside of town

(Pmb, 2017-03-15)

#44

My son attends a school in the area, so we are directly affected by this. Also for all the people living near by, this is a huge worry. Please move the dump. For a healthier PMB.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#46

We live 1km away from the landfill site and are affected by it a lot.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#51

It has to move! Its poisoning our city

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#63

My kids go to those schools and I am very concerned for their health

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#79

My health is important and my daughters school had to be closed last year due to pollution from the dump

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#83

We live in the area and my child attends school nearby

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#89

I live just off New England Road and the smells and smoke coming from the dump is disgusting, especially at night.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#103

I want the dirt to be removed, I also have a son who attend st. Charles College.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#104

My children and their frriends are affected as they go to school in the area. I worry about the children exposure to the fumes from the fires. School had to be closed once when there was a fire and it was bad.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#106

It is a disgrace, and it's making lots of people I know suffer health wise because of the smell and smoke .

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-15)

#113

I'm signing because of the serious concern around the safety and health of our children and those living in the surrounds.

(Hilton, 2017-03-16)

#119

My sons go to a school very close to the dump. They already suffer from allergies that do not need to be exasperated from the dump allergens.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-16)

#121

we are getting sick, too

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-16)

#122

This is exceptionally bad for the health of residents and students in the area

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-16)

#123

My children attend school within 1km of this site

(pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-16)

#125

I agree with the petitition

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-16)

#126

We have lived close to the dump for years and it has never been as bad as it is now. The fires of last year were literally intoxicating and made you feel sick because of the terrible smells and the burning lungs and eyes. I hate to know the damage it was causing to our bodies. We suffer from allergies and this just makes it so much worse. The smells that come into the windows at night are horrid. Oh how I long for a moment to breathe in fresh air once again! Please move the dump to a more appropriate location, for the better health of all!

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-16)

#128

I feel strongly that dump is at full capacity. As a 40 years ago it used to be a hole in the ground and now it is a mountain

(PIETERMARITZBURG, 2017-03-16)

#130

I have experienced the gases while I worked and lived at one of the schools in 2014/15.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-16)

#131

My child attends one of the schools and will be affected. Please make a change.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-16)

#132

My daughter and her family are affected by the landfill

(Winchester, 2017-03-16)

#135

Pollution concerns

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-16)

#136

I live near the landfill site.and feel the effects of the dump on a daily basis

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-17)

#139

My children go to school nearby

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-17)

#140

my children attend schools nearby

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-18)

#141

It is a health risk to the surrounding community and there are many schools on the area.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-18)

#144

We need to take some type of action, the pollutants actually effect the entire city, residents on the other side of town might not be smelling it but they definitely still breathing it in. It is so toxic and you can feel the effects on your chest almost immediately, as well as your eyes and nose. The proper steps need to be taken to rectify this.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-19)

#146

I am directly affected by the smell and​ smoke from the dump. My grandchildren at St Charles and St Johns are affected as well. I fully support moving the dump away from this area to a place that is away from schools and​ residential areas.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-20)

#147

move the dump outside of city

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-20)

#149

I reside in Comrie Place whichis to close for comfort

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-29)

#150

The fumes are toxic and is a health risk especially for children and older people like myself. The stench is absolutely nauseating. I have to keep doors and windows closed, cannot enjoy my garden and the outdoors.

(Hayfields, Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-29)

#151

The gasse, sometimes the smell of raw sewwerage, the head aches,sinus problems and unhealty pollution. Please mive that dupm. Its embarrassing to say the least.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-30)

#152

I am plaque by the municipal dump gasses ans it is toxic

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-30)

#153

Even in Scottsville near Ridge Road we can smell that dreadful stench when the wind blows this way.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-03-30)

#154

The smell is awful and causing lung problems to older and younger people

(Maritzburg, 2017-03-31)

#155

This dump is a toxic problem in the heart of our city.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-04-01)

#156

The landfill site is at near capacity and is in the middle of a residential area. The regular dump fires pose serious health risks to the people who stay near the landfill site. Its time another landfill site was found and the New England Landfill closed for good.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-04-01)

#157

I have grandchildren going to school close by and they affected badly.

(Pmb, 2017-04-01)

#161

I live near to the dump and the air quality is deteriorating rapidly

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-04-02)

#162

We live in the area.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-04-04)

#166

We can't live with the awful stink.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-04-06)

#167

I live in the area and have 2 small kids who are being poisoned by the toxins!

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-08-11)

#168

I live right near it & it's a serious problem to our health & the value of our properties

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-08-11)

#169

My children go to St John's Dsg and it affects them directly.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-08-11)

#170

I and my son suffer badly with allergies. This is a huge health risk to everyone in the city.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-08-11)

#171

My children attend school in this area as wee as us living here.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-08-11)

#172

I am concerned about people's health.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-08-11)

#177

My children go to school in this area and it is a health risk

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-08-11)

#178

This dump is killing us

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-08-11)

#180

The dump is no longer outside city limits! A serious health hazard to a large part of the city.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-08-11)

#182

the health of the children and the elderly is a concern.
Schools have to be closed !

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-08-11)

#184

It affects my child, aswell as many others, going to school and keeps us as prisoners in our own home.....not to mention the toxic gas we are being exposed to....and all those poor pets/animals.....#movethenewenglandlandfillsite

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-08-11)

#186

I work at St Charles College and am disturbed by the air pollution the young children are exposed to on a daily basis, and in particular, when there is a fire at the dump. In order to protect the children's health on days when the air is really bad, they are sent home to protect their health, but they are missing out invaluable school time when this happens. A double whammy!

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-08-11)

#187

My kids attend ST Charles and St Johns and we live in hayfields

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-08-11)

#193

My children are at St Charles and St John's and it is AWFUL!!!

(pietermaritzburg, 2017-08-11)

#194

This smoke hovering over Hayfields is terrible. My chest has closed up, nose bleeding, tearing eyes,house smells, cannot hang the washing out. This is just totally unhealthy having unkept landfill site so close to residential area.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-08-11)

#196

The toxic smoke as a result of the uncontrolled fire is horrendous.

(Pietermaritzburg, 2017-08-11)

#197

I live in Hayfields area. Sick of choking smoke!

(Pmb, 2017-08-11)

#198

We reside in Hayfields and we could barely breathe overnight

(Lagos, 2017-08-11)