How many landfill sites are there in South Africa?

How many landfill sites are there in South Africa?

The Department of Environmental Affairs (“DEA”) says 98 million tonnes of waste is deposited across South Africa’s 826 landfill sites every year.

How do I contact Pikitup?

Register online now or call the Pikitup call centre on 011 712 5200 for further information.

How many landfills are in Gauteng?

AfriForum audited 135 landfill sites nationwide this year as part of its national project to measure the standard of landfill sites in South Africa. 11 of the 16 landfill sites that were audited in Gauteng adhered to national standards.

What is a Pikitup depot site?

The City of Johannesburg’s waste management company, Pikitup, provides free collection of bulk waste from households (old mattresses, old furniture and fridges) in an effort to deal with the illegal dumping across the city.

How is waste disposed in South Africa?

SOUTH AFRICA Waste management services rely heavily on landfills for the disposal of waste, which account for the majority of licenced waste facilities. Over 90 per cent of all South Africa’s waste is disposed of at landfill sites (DEA 2011).

How do you dispose of medical waste in South Africa?

(1) Health care risk waste must be segregated and containerised at the point of generation. (2) Containers must be colour coded in accordance with SANS 1 0248-1 (as amended). 6. (1) No health care risk waste must leave a generator unless containerised in rigid, leak proof and puncture resistant containers.

Is Pikitup a private company?

Pikitup is a wholly owned company of the City of Johannesburg and is responsible for waste management services on behalf of the City.

Does Pikitup collect garden refuse?

Pikitup collects recyclable material from residents who separate their waste at their properties. Pikitup has 42 garden refuse sites where residents can dispose of light garden waste. The utility provides containers for the organic matter at each of these sites.

Where is the world largest garbage dump?

The landfill is located in the Puente Hills, in southeastern Los Angeles County near Whittier, California and is owned and operated by the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County.

Does Pikitup take garden refuse?

Garden Site operations Pikitup has 42 garden refuse sites where residents can dispose of light garden waste. The utility provides containers for the organic matter at each of these sites. The refuse placed into the containers is then transferred to a disposal site or taken to one of our composting sites.

How much waste goes to landfill in South Africa?

According to the latest available statistics, South Africans generate roughly 122 million tonnes of waste per year. Of this waste, a maximum of only 10% is recycled or recovered for other uses, while at least 90% is landfilled or dumped illegally.

What is solid waste in South Africa?

Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is a major environmental problems in growing city townships of South Africa. Improper management of this waste causes hazards to inhabitants. Various studies reveal that about 90% of MSW is disposed of in open dumps and landfills.

How do you dispose of insulin needles in South Africa?

Patients should be advised to either discard sharps into puncture-resistant containers placed into their household refuse, or return them in secure containers for disposal by the dispensing institutions.

How many employees does Pikitup have?

We employ more than 4500 people, using more than 200 trucks to provide refuse collection services to the City of Joburg’s private, and business residents. Pikitup services the entire 1 625 square km that is Johannesburg, collecting around 6000 tons of waste every day.

What do you do with old appliances in Johannesburg?

The Waste Management Company of the City of Johannesburg, Pikitup provides a free bulky waste service to collect unwanted waste from households (e.g. old mattresses, old furniture, fridges etc.) in an effort to deal with the illegal dumping across the city.

Is pikitup a private company?

What is the difference between landfill and dump?

1. A dump is an excavated piece of land used as storage for waste materials while a landfill is also an excavated piece of land for waste storage but it is regulated by the government.

How do you get rid of waste?

Ways to Dispose of Waste without Harming the Environment

1. Recycling. The first and most obvious way is recycling.
2. Composting. Composting turns your food waste into fuel for your garden and it can suit gardens of any kind.
3. Reusing.
4. Anaerobic Digestion.

Where are the new landfill sites in Gauteng?

The company bought and developed two landfill sites in Gauteng, namely the Bon Accord site north of Pretoria as well as the Mooiplaats Landfill Site between Pretoria and Johannesburg. Adjacent to the 30 hectares currently used at Mooiplaats, some 166 hectares are being developed into what is known as The Waste Group City.

Where is the mooiplaats landfill?

The Mooiplaats Landfill site is situated in the South West of Pretoria in the Centurion jurisdiction close to Laudium and Erasmuskloof. The R28 highway is also close to the site which makes access to the site also very convenient. The Landfill is permitted as a GLB- site with ISO14001 certification.

Is it legal to dispose of waste on closed landfill sites?

Any disposal on closed landfill sites is illegal, as these sites are being rehabilitated according to the National Environmental Management Act and Water Act Standards.

Where can I recycle in South Africa?

Cities listed on the map showing municipal waste facilities, recycling companies, drop-off sites include Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, East London & Pretoria. There are many other locations listed for all the smaller towns within South Africa, browse and have a look. Keep a look out, the map is going to extend into Africa.