Abstract
This paper, a continuation and expansion of the work of Muzenda et al, 2012 [1] looks at the management trends in South Africa. It focuses on waste classification, hierarchy, generation and management. The waste tyre problem in South Africa is also briefly discussed. Solid waste management is a growing environmental problem in developing countries such as South Africa. The increasing standard of living and economic growth results in challenges in the management of both general and hazardous waste. Landfill sites life spans have been reduced and hence the need for waste minimization, utilization and alternative disposal methods. Waste tyre management is challenge as they are non compactable and non-biodegradable. The REDISA Integrated Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan (IIWTMP) approved by Environmental Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa, and published in the Government Gazette [No. 35927] in November 2012 support and promote tyre recycling, providing the collection and depot infrastructure required to collect waste tyres from across the entire country and deliver them to approved recyclers. The objectives of this paper were achieved through a literature review and analysis.