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3 500<br />

eThekwini<br />

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Ekurhuleni<br />

Volume/ m 3 (Thousands)<br />

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Mangaung<br />

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Waste recycled tonnages<br />

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Of particular concern is the alarmingly low level of recycling in <strong>cities</strong>. Figures 5.7, 5.8 and 5.9 provide<br />

a snapshot of recycling levels in 2013/14 in three <strong>cities</strong>: Cape Town, eThekwini and Ekurhuleni.<br />

While the progress in improving waste collection and exploration of various alternatives including<br />

waste to energy and integration of waste pickers are laudable, creative ways are needed in order to<br />

support a “reduce, re-use and recycle” (3Rs) mentality.<br />

SUSTAINABLE CITIES 175

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