Dolphin Coast home to largest landfill in the southern hemisphere

Have you ever wondered where all the waste we produce ends up after it gets thrown out?

The Ilembe Chamber of Commerce paid a very informative visit to the Dolphin Coast Landfill Management (DCLM) site last week to get an answer to this question and find out more about the operation of this impressive landfill site.

“We use these member hosted board meetings as an opportunity to showcase the diverse and exceptional nature, and potential, of industry in our district,” said Chamber CEO Cobus Oelofse.

DCLM is the largest landfill of its kind in the southern hemisphere and is classified as an H:H, or High Hazard/Class A site that can deal with all sorts of waste.

DCLM’s technical and environmental manager, Kyle Gaffar told The Courier they have one of the most advanced sites in the country and frequently consult on best practice with other landfill sites across the world who are keen to emulate DCLM’s procedures and safety measures.

“Landfilling is a necessary evil but when done properly it is not just a hole in the ground.”

The site handle between 1000 and 1500 tons of waste every day and can handle double that amount if necessary. Mines and industrial sites across SA use the DCLM and make up the largest part of the waste.

Oelofse and the rest of the Chamber board were taken on a tour of the DCLM’s facilities and shown some of the methods for dealing with waste and safety measures to make sure that the site is as safe as possible, both for people and the environment.

“The DCLM operation was both impressive and world class and sets an inspirational benchmark for business in our region, if not for the province and country. Considering the current publicity around landfill sites, the visit was also reassuring especially with regards to the science and technology deployed in their business.”

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