Solid Waste Management Master Class- Learning Notes - MILE

with citizens and communities, business opportunities, etc.• Municipalities must educate and assist others to participatein the project.Some lessons from an NGO: Asiye eTafuleni:• The role of the informal economy (i.e. informal recyclingcommunities) is proving to be effective for recycling worldwide.They are filling a gap that is not necessarily covered by municipalsolid waste management strategies.• Municipalities must create greater access to materials andincreased incomes.• There are benefits of organising and structure informalactivities.• Municipalities need to establish awareness of occupationalhealth and safety needs and ergonomic advantages of trolley.• There needs to be effective and on-going technical feedback.• Greater dignity and ownership –• There needs to be an improved perception of informalrecyclers.• Better understanding of integrated urban managementchallenges.Site Visits: Kloof buy back centre, Westmead Buy Back Centreand Izaka PlasticsSome challenges:• Finding land and/or property for establishing buy back anddrop off centres is problematic.