Langenhoven, BelindaDyssel, Michael19/02/201319/02/20132007Langenhoven, B. & Dyssel, M. (2007). The recycling industry and subsistence waste collectors: a case study of Mitchell's Plain. Urban Forum, 18(1):114-1321015-38021874-6330https://hdl.handle.net/10566/542The 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 incentivesenThis is the author postprint version of an article published by SpringerManpowerRecyclingIncentives in industrySouth AfricaOther waste collectionMaterials recovery facilitiesCape Flats Nature ReserveArticle