South African entrepreneurs stand to make a fortune out of the millions of tons of coal ash produced by the country’s generators annually. This is according to the South African Coal Ash Association (SACAA) which has partnered with government to...
The Ekurhuleni municipality is hoping to address the issue of illegal dumping in two areas by opening up additional disposal sites. The City recently unveiled two mini disposal sites, which cost R3.3 million, in Leondale and Vosloorus recently to...
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...
