Gauteng's Waste Crisis: Landfills Filling Up Fast
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Afriforums report reveals a looming waste management crisis in Gauteng: thirteen landfills could reach capacity within four years, threatening the provinces economic heart. Pikitup, Joburgs waste handler, faces challenges from landfill shortages, slow disposal times, and operational issues. Nationwide, one in six sites fails basic pollution protections. Population growth and urban sprawl exacerbate the problem, leading to health scares and collection delays. Gauteng leads in compliance at 84%, but most provinces lag, with the Northern Cape at just 13%. Municipalities and communities must collaborate for solutions, as Gautengs land crunch necessitates smarter tech and urgent talks to avoid a trash disaster.
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