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Solid Waste Collection Systems in Developing Urban Areas of South Africa: an Overview and Case Study

Denison University, Granville, OH 43023, U.S.A.

Experience with appropriate collection systems for urban and peri-urban areas of developing countries is accumulating. Nonetheless, the primary lesson learned from studying such systems is that collection systems must be designed to accommodate the particular conditions of the community. This paper reflects on international experience with such collection systems and examines their relevance to South Africa. A case study is presented of designing a solid waste collection system for the Winterveld, Bophuthatswana, including a community survey, a waste composition study, and exploration of resource recovery options. Detailed data from the case study show that, even within one country, solid waste collection systems are not automatically transferable from one community to another. Particular re commendations for the South African situation are given. © 1997 ISWA

Key Words: Urban development • scavengers • waste composition • solid waste col lection • South Africa.

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