Thesis (MTech (Environmental Health))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2007 / The waste management that is taking place in the Breede Valley district focus mainly on
disposal and end-of-pipe solutions. This approach resulted in serious negative impacts on
the environment and human health. Improper waste management practices have become a
major source of concern due to the risk associated with poor waste management in the
area. Indiscriminate dumping of waste at street corners is very common. The basic waste
management processes of collection, transport, segregation and [mal disposal appear to
be very inefficient and inadequate.
The objective of this study was to determine the composition of the waste stream as well
as public awareness, attitudes and behaviours towards current and alternative waste
management practices. A waste assessment study was conducted to determine the amount
of waste generated by the different communities, as well as how much and what of the
recyclables can be taken out of the waste stream by recycling. For this study data was
obtained by formulation of questionnaires for businesses, communities and medical
practitioners, as well as an interview with the Engineering Department of the Breede
Valley Municipality about the current waste management situation in the area. From the
data obtain from businesses, communities and medical facilities, it is clear that public
participation, partnership, education and awareness is essential for effective integrated
waste management.
This study revealed that waste management practices are inefficient, uncontrolled and
fragmented. This investigation shows that there is a huge difference between the different
communities in terms of the volume of waste generation. The study also shows that waste
related legislation is outdated and fragmented and there is no enforcement by municipal
officials.
The major Issues and challenges that affect the management of waste. include its
organisational structure and lack of waste minimisation plans.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:cput/oai:localhost:20.500.11838/784 |
| Date | January 2007 |
| Creators | Carolus, Vernon |
| Contributors | Odendaal, J.P., Dr |
| Publisher | Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/za/ |
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