Baseline of household domestic waste recycling behaviour in large urban areas- South Africa 2010

Abstract

This report presents the findings of a national research project undertaken in late 2010, before the requirements for source separation of recyclables under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEM:WA) (RSA 2008) was implemented. Implementation of the NEM:WA requires changes in the management of waste, including municipal solid waste. Waste separation at household level needs to be implemented and the necessary municipal waste collection services put in place in support of this changed waste management practice.