urban waste management

The Resolute Quest for a Tidy Cape Town: Evaluating Urban Waste Management By-law Enforcement

Cape Town's Urban Waste Management bylaw enforcement division is dedicated to ensuring cleanliness and implementing waste management rules. From October…

10 months ago

Reinforcing Urban Waste Management: Cape Town’s Progressive Plan

Cape Town is investing R285.7 million to update and improve its waste management services, including the procurement of new machinery…

10 months ago

A New Frontier in Combatting Illegal Waste Dumping

Cape Town is turning dumping sites into community gardens to combat illegal waste dumping with the help of local communities…

11 months ago

Cape Town’s Municipal Waste Management Prepares for the Holiday Rush

Cape Town is getting ready for the holiday season by hiring extra workers to keep the city clean and support…

11 months ago

Maintaining Cape Town’s Vibrancy: A Glimpse into Holiday Season Plans and Developments

Cape Town is preparing for the upcoming holiday season by increasing its sanitation staff by 2,568 workers to keep the…

11 months ago

Advancing the Circular Economy: Cape Town’s Innovative Waste Recyclers’ Map

Cape Town has launched an interactive Waste Recyclers' Map that connects residents and businesses to certified private recycling service providers.…

1 year ago

Can Bingo the Mascot Revolutionize Waste Education? Cape Town’s Unique Gamble on Sustainable Future

Cape Town's Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate has introduced a new antilitter mascot called Bingo to combat littering. Bingo's aim…

1 year ago

Bingo the Mascot: Inspiring Waste Management Education in Cape Town’s Youth

Bingo, the antilitter mascot of Cape Town, visited Delft Library to teach children about the importance of waste management. The…

1 year ago

Cape Town’s Unwavering Commitment to Tackling Littering and Unlawful Waste Disposal

Cape Town is determined to keep its urban landscape clean and free of litter, with its Urban Waste Management (UWM)…

1 year ago

The Challenges of Waste Collection in Philippi East: An Analysis of the Situation and Potential Solutions

In Philippi East, a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, refuse collection services have been suspended following the murder of…

1 year ago

A Community’s Struggle: Uncollected Garbage in Doornbach Informal Settlement

In the Doornbach informal settlement of Dunoon, residents have been grappling with the issue of uncollected garbage since 30 June…

1 year ago

Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management By-law Enforcement Unit Implements Effective Measures to Combat Waste Issues

The City of Cape Town's Urban Waste Management (UWM) Bylaw Enforcement Unit has made remarkable progress in addressing waste management…

1 year ago

A Tragic Tale of Poisoning in Khayelitsha: The Hazards of Illegal Dumping

In Khayelitsha, a township in Cape Town, South Africa, three children tragically lost their lives after ingesting a poisonous substance.…

1 year ago

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DESTEA's Commitment to Environmental Sustainability: Career Expo and Flagship Programs The Department of Economic Small Business Development, Tourism, and Environmental…

1 year ago

Minister Barbara Creecy on Fisheries and Environmental Budget Vote 2023/24

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Ms. Barbara Creecy, delivered the 2023/2024 budget vote in the National Council of…

1 year ago

The V&A Waterfront’s Ambitious Move Towards Sustainability

The V&A Waterfront, a premier shopping and entertainment destination in Cape Town, South Africa, has recently pledged to eliminate singleuse…

1 year ago