The Simmer and Jack landfill site has been temporarily closed until further notice after a fire broke out on Tuesday, 8 September. Residents are requested to use alternative landfill sites to dispose their waste, while City officials are conducting...
A study conducted by a group of scientists has revealed that there are serious health implications for residents living close to waste disposal sites. The team, led by University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) vice-chancellor Rob Slotow, found that those...
Far more than mere dumps, modern landfills are sophisticated facilities integrated into the very landscape itself. Therefore, they must comply with rigorous waste assessment and management regulations designed to ensure the safety of both the...
Each year in July, people across the globe take part in “Plastic Free July” – an international movement that aims to reduce the amount of plastic waste in our environment by encouraging fellow citizens to make the shift towards long-term,...
