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Landfill problems in south africa. Improper management of this waste Solid waste management (SWM) is a challenge in developing countries such as the Republic of South Africa (RSA). The primary motivation of this research was to contribute to identifying and evaluating It is no surprise that Johannesburg, Tshwane and Cape Town all have less than ten years of useful landfill life left, as waste management is the least prioritised municipal service Johannesburg's landfill sites are bulging with plastic waste. A key but unrecognised Fashion waste from fast fashion brands and second-hand clothes shipped from the Global North is killing both local textile industries and the The severity of the landfill scarcity is highlighted in the Cities of Johannesburg and Cape Town, the economic hubs of provinces which together account for 48% and 53% of The accumulation of waste in landfill is currently a challenge globally and in South Africa. The Robinson Deep landfill (RDL) in Johannesburg lacks necessary Sixty percent of South Africa’s municipal landfill sites are noncompliant with environmental legislation, with even ‘well-managed’ dumps ranking among the country’s top Landfill Site Suitability Analysis Using Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing for Thohoyandou Town, South Africa Clever Tadya1* , Ratshalingwa Mulaudzi2 , Fannie Machate1 There are four Pikitup landfill sites in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, where municipal waste is disposed. The Only two South African provinces saw the majority of landfills surveyed meet the minimum requirements for responsible waste management. These are but a few of the major challenges that the Discover the alarming results of AfriForum's latest landfill audit that showcase a critical failure in South Africa's waste management, with calls for Therefore, the need for a landfill gas (LFG) utilisation system, proper daily covering of waste and odour diluting agents are necessary to The South African waste management industry plays a vital role in keeping our environment clean and can be counted among the most efficient on the African continent. How a country manages its waste is a fundamental indicator of the extent to which that society This paper quantifies the household food waste stream in South Africa, in order to draw attention to the magnitude of the problem. AfriForum today released its annual landfill audit report at the municipal landfill site in Bethal and once again drew South Africans’ attention to the fact that few municipalities comply with the relevant waste management legislation intended to protect the environment from pollution and Despite the proliferation of the harmful effects in recent years, not much research on health and environmental impacts on the residents living closer to landfill sites has been conducted in The latest landfill audit report indicates that South Africa is experiencing significant problems with the management of landfill sites. This, combined with Abstract Landfill and street waste pickers in South Africa are responsible for collecting substantial volumes of recyclable material, saving municipalities As landfill space in South Africa reaches capacity, the controlled, planned and systematic filling of landfill cells requires progressive closure and Every day, about 200 tons of textile waste are thrown in landfills in African countries. Problem Abstract Textile waste has become a pressing issue in Africa, exacerbated by the influx of second-hand donated clothing from more developed economies. There is experimentation and innovation in many African cities – with waste collection, recycling and ABSTRACT Increased waste generation and poor waste disposal strategies are a global problem. However, South Africa, as a developing Low-cost, locally appropriate approaches to waste management are imperative. The primary motivation of this research was to contribute to identifying and evaluating Health and Environmental Risks of Residents Living Close to a Landfill: A Case Study of Thohoyandou Landfill, Limpopo Province, South Africa Prince O. On the other end of the spectrum, Most of South Africa’s landfill sites are operating beyond their intended life span and have severe capacity limitation­s, while poor waste management practices, defective and Political instability in South African municipalities is severely impacting waste management services, with 60% of landfill sites failing to meet compliance standards in the In South Africa we urgently need to divert waste from landfills. ABSTRACT Effective management of waste and the promotion and management of recycling activities are necessary for sustainable and liveable cities. Despite R243 million in We identified multiple adverse health outcomes in individuals living close to waste sites at a national level in South Africa, suggesting the need to reduce the Therefore, the need for a landfill gas (LFG) utilisation system, proper daily covering of waste and odour diluting agents are necessary to reduce the problems of the residents Over 90 per cent of all South Africa’s waste is disposed of at landfill sites (DEA 2011). Njoku 1,*, Joshua N. These Millions of tons of waste in South Africa could be transformed into valuable resources, reducing landfill waste and creating much-needed green jobs. This book chapter highlights the drivers and state of SWM in RSA and In a study on the estimation of LFGs and their utilization in rural areas of Limpopo, South Africa, the results showed that the methane There are four Pikitup landfill sites in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, where municipal waste is disposed. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Article Health and Environmental Risks of Residents Living Close to a Landfill: A Case Study Recycling has been taking place in South Africa for more than three decades, driven by social and economic needs. The Robinson Deep landfill (RDL) in We used panel data from the South African National Income Dynamics Study (SA-NIDS) to investigate the association between exposure to waste sites and asthma, In South Africa, like many countries in the world, landfill sites are regulated by law, specifically the Waste Act, 2008 and Norms and Standards for Disposal of Waste to Landfill (DEA, 2013). Approximately 2% of general waste in South Africa is plastic (Figure 1) [26] and mostly ends up in landfills as it is the widespread waste management South Africa. It therefore requires that systems for the separate collection and treatment of identified Abstract—Waste tyres have accumulated at landfills in South Africa, some are illegally dumped in open spaces or sold. In South Africa most provinces, and the larger municipalities and metros, seems to have the In South Africa, like many countries in the world, landfill sites are regulated by law, specifically the Waste Act, 2008 and Norms and Standards for Disposal of Waste to Landfill (DEA, 2013). 1. The problem of illegal dumping is not unique to In South Africa, for example, the waste management sector is more developed, with about 10% of waste being recycled, according to South Africa’s The drive towards sustainability in solid waste management in South Africa has led to the promulgation of several legislations and policies Solutions to waste management in informal settlements in South Africa South Africa has retained some of the unjust laws following the Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is a major environmental problems in growing city townships of South Africa. The city's biggest landfill site located in the Turffontein area is a hive of activity as South African municipalities are facing a waste management crisis, with 60% of landfill sites failing compliance standards due to political instability. South Africa Waste Management Landscape: An Overview South Africa is in the midst of a waste management crisis. While rapid growth in The Challenges: Waste Minimisation and Public Awareness The issue of diminishing landfill airspace is one that South Africa continues to face - especially in major Globally, the issue of excess Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste to landfill has been recognised and counteracted. Two of the largest landfill sites were selected for the study. This is despite the existence of a range of alternative managment options, including waste recycling South Africa was experiencing severe constraints in the availability of landfill airspace, as well as challenges in operating and decommissioning South Africa is facing a landfill capacity crisis, but amid these challenges lie significant multibillion-rand opportunities for economic growth Thus to relieve the country’s landfill space and municipal services. Gaps in Existing Literature Landfill plays a big role in South Africa’s solid waste management In South Africa, weak waste practices amplify environmental damage, deepen social inequality, and strain already stretched municipal budgets. This work discusses the waste tyre problem in South Africa as well as Materials and Methods 2. Study Setting and Population This study was a cross-sectional study conducted at two landfill sites, situated in the west and southwest of 1School of Environmental Sciences University of Venda 2School of Chemistry University of the Witwatersrand South Africa Wastes are inevitable part of human activity. Population growth, unfunded waste services, landfill airspace depletion, inadequate waste diversion and outdated infrastructure. In this paper the Authors assess the perception of residents living close and far from Thohoyandou landfill (South Africa) about environmental related issues, health problems and The unrecycled balance (98 million tonnes) ended up in landfills (DEA, 2012). It is therefore not surprising that South Africa’s landfill areas are According to the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (REDISA) Annual report, in 2014 the tyre waste arising in South Africa was 177 385 tonnes South Africa Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and The After this, general information of the landfill was collected from Local Municipality and South African Waste Information Center (SAWIC) like the total amount of MSW deposited in the Abstract and Figures Landfill and street waste pickers in South Africa are responsible for collecting substantial volumes of recyclable material, South Africa Solid Waste Management Report 2024: Rising Waste & Landfill Limits Create Growth Opportunities for Private Firms in Composting, Recycling & Waste-to-Energy I am very pleased to be introducing the National Waste Management Strategy (NWMS) 2020. In addition, it estimates the economic Garbage is decomposing in landfill sites across sub-Saharan Africa, releasing methane gas. Municipal failures in waste management are threatening South Africans’ constitutional rights to a healthy environment, a parliamentary committee hears. Kate South Africa produces 125 million tonnes of solid waste per year, facing illegal dumping & landfill strain while creating informal & formal waste The recent fire at the New England Road landfill in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal has raised awareness about the myriad Team for preparation of the South Africa State of Waste – First Draft Report Project Manager: Mr Anbendren Pillay Contributing writers: Ms Natalie Kohler, Mr Michael Van Niekerk, Ms Dikae Therefore, the need for a landfill gas (LFG) utilisation system, proper daily covering of waste and odour diluting agents are necessary to Political instability in South African municipalities is severely impacting waste management services, with 60% of landfill sites failing to meet compliance standards in the South Africa’s Landfill Dilemma The South African waste management industry is evolving, but the country is still generating massive amounts of waste every year and most of JEREMY MAGGS: Now, the deteriorating state of South Africa’s municipal landfill sites reveals widespread non-compliance with waste 1. . Landfill pressures in South Africa are driving up waste collection fees and impacting property values, highlighting the urgent need for organic This paper analyses solid waste management challenges in low-income communities in South Africa, using a case study from Alexandra, ABSTRACT Illegal dumping is a major problem which was identified in the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Metropolitan Municipality in South Africa. The disposal results in challenges in the management of both general ABSTRACT Operations at solid waste dumpsites in sub-Saharan Africa were explored by reviewing work done by scholars in different parts of Africa. The audit also shows that if these problems Municipal solid waste management in South Africa: from waste to energy recovery through waste-to-energy technologies in Johannesburg In South Africa, ISWD in residential areas is a well-documented social and environmental problem but its impacts are mostly visible in low-income neighbourhoods [6, 13, 17, 18]. If governments harnessed this as clean The latest landfill audit report indicates that South Africa is experiencing significant problems with the management of landfill sites. The problems It is alarming to know that most landfill sites in South Africa do not even meet the minimum requirements. It was established that engineered South Africa A growing population and economy in South Africa are leading to increased waste generation, putting pressure on waste management facilities, which are already in short Environmental experts and activists have expressed alarm about South African (SA) municipalities’ inability to recycle and divert textile waste Landfill gas to energy (LFGE) projects were implemented in the Republic of South Africa (RSA) to diversify the energy mix and transition to a Insights The looming landfill crisis and how recycling can help However, we need to be aware of the waste we generate and what is going into our landfill as Pikitup offers daily cleaning programmes to informal settlements. The increasing standard of living and economic growth Waste tyre has been disposed via land filling. This is just more proof of how big the problem is with municipal Health and Environmental Risks of Residents Living Close to a Landfill: A Case Study of Thohoyandou Landfill, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Introduction Available data indicates that domestic waste is disposed of on approximately 1203 general waste landfills in South Africa and hazardous waste on 77 hazardous waste landfills The accumulation of waste in landfill is currently a challenge globally and in South Africa. Faro’s efforts in South Africa, which aim to build a circular In South Africa, the last stage of the life cycle of waste is at the landfill sites, which are normally on the outskirts of town and away from communities because of their release of harmful Groundwater contamination from municipal solid waste landfills is a global issue, including South Africa. The Africa Plastics Recycling Alliance, whose members also include the South African food company Promisador, aims to “turn the current Groundwater contamination from municipal solid waste landfills is a global issue, including South Africa. However, achieving this goal requires substantial investment in infrastructure, South African municipalities are facing a waste management crisis, with 60% of landfill sites failing compliance standards due to political instability. While the waste hierarchy is Landfill and street waste pickers in South Africa are responsible for collecting substantial volumes of recyclable material, saving municipalities Project goal: Finding ways to reduce greenhouse emissions from food waste and improve food security for the malnourished. These are Procedia Manufacturing, 2019 Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is a major environmental problems in growing city townships of South Africa. 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