Working towards a cleaner municipality
The project also included the cleaning of illegal dumpsites, the Umzinto CBD, waste minimisation and recycling, an extension of street sweeping, litter picking, and waste collection services in areas previously not serviced by the municipality.
Some 394 unemployed youth from across Umdoni Municipality participated in a four-month pilot project which focused on waste management education and awareness campaigns.
The project also included the cleaning of illegal dumpsites, the Umzinto CBD, waste minimisation and recycling, an extension of street sweeping, litter picking, and waste collection services in areas previously not serviced by the municipality.
Umdoni Municipality mayor, Sibongile Khathi said following the successful execution of the Municipal Implementation of Innovative Solid Waste Management, projects that stimulate the municipality’s vision of transforming Umdoni into a jewel of the South Coast have taken centre stage to ensure improved waste management.
Khathi added that 394 young people underwent thorough training on the bin-bag system, separation of waste, and re-use and recycling among other aspects of waste management.
At the cessation of the project, said Khathi, Umdoni successfully cleaned 350 waste hotspots, cleared 30 illegal dumpsites, cleaned and ensured the upkeep of 16 skip areas, and implementation of 13 awareness and clean-up campaigns.
“While this programme was addressing long standing waste management issues, the participants also benefitted with acquiring knowledge, temporary employment and further attained certificates of service,” said Khathi.
Furthermore, Khathi added that the programme was a resounding success as a result of collaborative efforts between the municipality, ward councillors, and the project beneficiaries. “All parties involved worked cooperatively to ensure an efficient waste management service and cleaner communities,” said Khathi
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