intsika yethu local municipality - Provincial Spatial Development plan

Table 28: IYLM Waste Generation Rates in relation to population growth trendsExpected population growth trendsArea 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011IYLM 184,308 185,211 185,843 186,044 185,934 186,031Growth(1.40%)Rate184,308 185,211 185,843 186,044 185,932 186,031Expected waste generation rates in IYLMArea 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011IYLM 147869.8 150087.8 152339.1 154624.2 156943.6 159297.7GenerationRate (0.75%)147869.8 150087.8 152339.1 154624.2 156943.6 159297.7TOTAL 147870 150088 152339 154624 156944 5159298Source: IYLM Integrated Waste Management Plan, 20o5.In light of the above reflection of waste generation trends, it is clear that IYLM needs to better differentiateits approach to waste management in order to provide information on the types of waste disposed andtrack the volumes of waste recycled in the area. The main challenge in this regard is the management ofthe illegal dumping activities and enforcement of by-laws. Currently IYLM is facilitating a waste recyclingco-opt project in its attempt to minimize waste and stimulate local economic development.The municipality is operating a licensed landfill site, licensed number: EC/CH/A/15/001-2011, located inCofimvaba and used for waste disposal. The license of the landfill site was granted in terms of Section49(1) (a) of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, Act no. 59 of 2008. Furthermore, thereare clear regulations regarding the kind waste which may not be accepted on the landfill site. IYLM hasdeveloped an environmental by-law relating to Dumping, Littering and Waste Collection. The by-lawregulates all “waste-management activities,” that involves the generation, reduction and minimisation ofwaste and waste handling. This includes the separation, storage, collection, and transfer of waste, andwaste treatment. Waste treatment includes the recovery of waste, recovery being the recycling,reclamation and re-use of waste, and disposal of waste. The by-law further provides for the separation ofwaste into different kinds determined by the nature of the waste. It also allows for charges to be madepayable for the removal of waste from premises or dumping of waste at a disposal site under the control ofthe Municipality. The by-law further regulates potential illegal dumping through the control of alldumping, littering, and other pre-determined contraventions. The by-law provides various offencesclauses which can result in financial penalties and in the most extreme instances, convictions. The by-lawis further enhanced by the existence of the Peace Officers employed by the municipality in order to enforceit and ensure citizens act within the parameters of the law.5.3.7 Disaster ManagementDisaster Management remains a District Municipality function as per provision of the section 156, section229 and the Municipal Structures Act (Act 117 of 1998), however IYLM is operating a disastermanagement centre within the municipality.71