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The changing face of waste management – considerations when conducting a waste characterisation study

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Muswema, Aubrey P ; Koen, Renée Date: Oct 2016 Changing the face of waste management in South Africa, includes waste diversion from landfill to alternative management options. There are a number of interventions to consider which may vary from very low tech, labour intensive solutions to ... Read more
Indicative quantities of recyclable materials disposed of at municipal landfills in 2011

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Oct 2012 This research report attempts to estimate the mass of recylables disposed of at municipal landfills in South Africa in 2011. Read more
Landfills and the waste act implementation - what has changed?

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Oct 2013 The introduction of landfill permits by Section 20 of the Environment Conservation Act, 1989, resulted in the development of the Minimum Requirements series of documents to guide waste disposal to landfill. The promulgation of the National ... Read more
Picking at waste facilities – scavenging or entrepreneurshipPicking at waste facilities – scavenging or entrepreneurship

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Strydom, WF Date: Oct 2010 Picking at landfills is a reality at most landfills in South Africa. It is often the poorest community members that resolve to picking as a way of making a living, typically under conditions that are not conducive to their health or safety. ... Read more
A review of technologies used in handling the acid mine drainage challenge: Perspectives on using green liquor dregs as a sustainable option for treatment of acid mine drainage

Author: Sebogodi, Keolebogile R ; Johakimu, Jonas K ; Sithole, Bishop B Date: Feb 2021 Acid mine drainage (AMD) is one of the repercussions that result from earth-moving activities around the sulfide-bearing mineral hosts. The detrimental effects associated with this AMD are driven by its characteristics, which include low pH ... Read more
Waste Pickers: Why are they there?

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Jul 2011 Waste pickers are common on landfills in South Africa, salvaging valuable items in order to earn a living. This presentation provide some insights on the activities of the pickers at landfills. Read more

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