The recycling industry and subsistence waste collectors: a case study of Mitchell's Plain

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2007

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Springer

Abstract

The article reflects the findings of a survey undertaken in Mitchell�s Plain and presents a case study of the factors that impact recycle-related employment tendencies and opportunities in the area of the Cape Flats in South Africa. The article states recycling also has advantages for the creation of formal and informal employment and it can be enhanced with the encouragement of local authorities through incentives

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Manpower, Recycling, Incentives in industry, South Africa, Other waste collection, Materials recovery facilities, Cape Flats Nature Reserve

Citation

Langenhoven, B. & Dyssel, M. (2007). The recycling industry and subsistence waste collectors: a case study of Mitchell's Plain. Urban Forum, 18(1):114-132