2013_14 IDP Review.pdf - KZN Development Planning

Proposed Interventions:Plan and implement a pilot community based waste collection and managementprogram in a pilot area within the municipal currently not provided with waste collectionservicesReplicate this concept if the feasibility and viability thereof can be confirmedInvestigate the possibility of outsourcing the service by involving local entrepreneurs andresidents in order to create business opportunities.Development of partnerships with Community based Organisations and NonGovernment Organisations involved in environmental programmes.Prepare a detailed business plan for waste collection and management within themunicipality which details equipment and human resource requirementsDevelop and implement a basic waste information system within municipality to keeprecord of the volumes of waste collected and disposed of by the municipality atmunicipal landfill sites.Keep a register of all waste related complaints received by the municipality.Undertake a full audit of all formal and informal waste disposal sites within themunicipality in terms of the various criteria required in terms of the legislativerequirements for landfill sites.Prepare an action program for the formalization of informal land fill sites or alternativelyfor the closure and rehabilitation thereofInitiate a process to identify a new municipal land fill site for the municipal areaFormalise or close existing waste disposal sites that are not permittedDevelop a waste minimization and recycling plan for the districtProvide recycling facilities for paper, glass, plastic and tin at all major public institutionsand commercial facilities.Upgrade the facilities at existing landfill sites (e.g. fencing, access control etc.) to satisfyall legal requirements regarding the operation of municipal landfill sitesInitiate the necessary processes to permit informal waste disposal sites within themunicipality where feasible2.3.5 Sites of Conservation ValueAssetsBushman PaintingsRock DriftMuseumsHlathikuluBambatha and inhlamvankulu campNtunjambili view siteIsandlwana battlefieldILake MerthlelyNgome Community conservation centreNtinini Nature Reserve13 private game reservesDraft 2013/14 IDP Review Page 69Prepared by Umzinyathi District Municipality22 March 2013