Informal waste collection in Greater Johannesburg – a sustainable solution?

Sentime, Kasay

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Sentime, Kasay. Informal waste collection in Greater Johannesburg – a sustainable solution?. 2012-04-18.

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Title: Informal waste collection in Greater Johannesburg – a sustainable solution?
Creator: Sentime, Kasay
Contributor: Dr.Clare Kelso; Mrs.Thea Schoeman
Subject: Informal waste collection
Date: 2012-04-18
Description: M.A.
Description: This research investigates the contribution of informal waste collectors in the Johannesburg Metropolitan city to solid waste collection and disposal and the local economy. The areas examined were Braamfontein, Killarney and Newtown. Notwithstanding the negative health effects associated with informal waste collection and the fact that informal waste collectors are neglected by many governments and stakeholders in developing countries in general and in South Africa in particular, evidence from elsewhere has shown that this activity fosters considerable social, environmental and economic benefits that should be preserved. Informal waste collection also contributes to reducing greenhouse gases (GHG) through recycling processes. Despite this, they are harassed by the Metro Police and stereotyped as the poorest of the poor by the public. Thus, the role that they play in the waste management system and in alleviating urban poverty is often disregarded by the public. The method used for this research study made use of qualitative and quantitative research results. A literature review of international research relating to informal waste collecting was conducted. Primary and secondary sources of information were consulted, with particular attention being directed to relevant and credible articles about informal waste collection written by various scholars worldwide, published journals, books and the outcomes of interviews with key informants. A survey, as well as first-hand information gleaned through focus group discussions with informal waste collectors operating in the above-mentioned areas, also proved to be valuable sources of information. Much of the research undertaken in South Africa on informal waste collection has not focused on case studies or intensive first hand research; nor has it concentrated on sustainability. This mini-dissertation attempts to establish the respective correlations between urban poverty, informal waste collection, recycling industries and sustainability. The geographical profile of 150 waste collectors interviewed revealed that 5.6% are from South Africa, 12.6% are from Lesotho, 10.6% are from Zimbabwe, 10.6% are from Botswana and 9.3% are from Mozambique. The incomes of the vast majority of informal waste collectors range from R50 to R2 000 per week,

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