GroundWork to host e-waste collection drive in Glenwood
E-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally. On Saturday, October 18, Durban joins the global movement to tackle this crisis with a major drop-off event in Glenwood.
IN celebration of International E-Waste Day, observed on October 14, the non-profit and environmental organisation groundWork is gearing up to host a massive drive in the Glenwood area for e-waste.
Under the organisation’s Durban Zero Waste Project, the e-waste drop-off event will be hosted on Saturday, October 18, at the KZNSA Gallery on Bulwer Road, from 09:00 to 15:00, near the Bulwer Park kids’ playground. The initiative will be held in partnership with Electronic Cemetery and attended by eThekwini Municipality officials who will share information about proper waste management and recycling.
Asiphile Khanyile, Waste Campaigner at groundWork, encouraged residents to support the initiative. “Last year’s event collected over 1000kg of e-waste, and we are hoping to more than double that this year,” said Khanyile.
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The organisation described e-waste as any electronic or electrical device powered by batteries or electricity, such as phones, laptops, TVs, appliances, and lighting. These items, among others, contain valuable metals such as gold, silver, and copper, which can be recovered through proper recycling.
If not disposed of correctly, the materials can be harmful to the environment by contaminating soil and water, posing health risks to humans, and wildlife and ecosystems, by releasing greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. To raise awareness surrounding this global crisis of electronic waste, International E-Waste Day, established by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Forum to promote responsible e-waste recycling.
E-waste that will be accepted on Saturday include toasters, microwaves, fridges, washing machines, power tools, cellphones and tablets, printers, laptops and monitors, radios, cameras, medical devices, inverters, and cables. Not accepted are alkaline batteries, fluorescent lights, and printer cartridges. For more examples of e-waste visit: https://weeearesa.org/learn/types-of-eee/
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