Abstract
Solid waste management (SWM) in Merafong City
and Randfontein local municipalities in South Africa is a challenge
that manifests itself in illegal dumpsites and unhealthy
environment. In this study we set to address the Merafong City and
Randfontein municipalities’ community participation and
perspectives on waste management, minimization and utilization.
The study objectives were achieved by using a triangulation
method. This procedure included personal interviews,
questionnaires and document analysis. The study also looks at
households and community partnerships such as waste buy-back
centers. These community partnerships promote and support the
emergence of small, medium and micro recycling enterprises [1].
These partnerships also focus on sustainable waste management
such as reduction of scavenging at landfill sites as well as
promoting collaboration between the public and private sector.
This study encourages communication among all stakeholders and
integration for effective solid waste management in low- income
communities.