Pikitup waste collectors debriefed on COVID-19
eNCA reporter Maageketla Mohlabe has moved to Pikitup Depot Waterval to see how the workers are navigating their work in light of COVID-19. Source:...
Waste
Waste collection to continue as per normal during lockdown
EThekwini Municipality Cleansing and Solid Waste Unit has issued an updated plan regarding refuse collection and waste disposal during the national 21-day lockdown. Ethekwini Municipality’s deputy head of communications, Mandla Nsele said domestic...
Waste collection is essential during the national lockdown
As South Africans prepare to stay indoors for the next three weeks, our waste generation at home is projected to increase. The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) supports the continuation of waste collection, processing and...
SA is equipped to deal with high-risk medical waste from quarantine sites
South Africa’s number of confirmed cases of Covid-19, the coronavirus that is shutting down countries and bringing economies to a standstill around the world, is continuing to rise. Quarantining is an important public health tool being used by...
Spend your time at home improving your recycling system
With the current Covid-19 pandemic in full swing, more and more residents are self-isolating in their homes. The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) has taken this time to encourage all citizens to use the extended period at...
Global Recycling Day 2020: Creating value for the economy and the environment
Recycling is a vital part of the circular economy. It provides material input back into our market and minimises the amount of waste that goes to landfill. With this twofold benefit, recycled material has quickly earned the title of the world’s...
Global Recycling Day to recognise recycling heroes across the world
Individuals and organisations around the world are getting ready to celebrate Global Recycling Day. And to also raise awareness round the importance of recycling. Taking place on 18 March this year, the Global Recycling Day theme is focused on is...
Turning trash into livelihood
With landfills overflowing, there’s a renewed drive to divert recyclable waste from these sites. Stakeholders are now being engaged on government’s Revised Waste Management Strategy. Informal recyclers play an invaluable role. Making a...
COVID-19: Proper medical waste management critical to prevent spread
Stringent management of infectious medical waste is critical to preventing the spread of coronavirus. This is according to Durban-based Compass Medical Waste Services. The company said in a statement that medical waste generated from COVID-19...
