urban waste management

Unusual Crime Wave in Cape Town: The Case of Missing Wheelie Bins

In Cape Town, there has been an unusual crime wave of stolen wheelie bins, with a significant increase in incidents…

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Cape Town’s Waste Management Strives for International Standards

Cape Town is urging all waste management enterprises to acquire waste accreditation to align local waste management practices with globally…

2 years ago

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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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.…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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)…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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.…

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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…

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