As the first high-hazardous landfill to be constructed in Vereeniging, Gauteng, in 24 years, Averda’s Vlakfontein Class A landfill has been built to the latest local and international standards. From planning through to operation, the Averda team...
With Africa’s municipal solid waste expected to double by 2025, the country’s waste sector is characterised by both threats and opportunities. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report states that 244 million tonnes of municipal solid...
The City of Cape Town has diverted close to a quarter of its waste from landfill during the 2016/17 period. According to the municipality its waste minimisation efforts have helped to increase the percentage of waste diverted away from landfill...
Landfill site problems are often bigger than the eyesore created by the huge piles of waste. At one point or another, landfill sites will have to be closed. While this may seem like the end of the story, it is only the beginning of the next chapter...
