| Contents: Great News for the Waterval Region| Pilot Project | Pilot Project Schedule |Map | |
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What is Separation at Source? |
| Separation at Source is a recycling initiative that encourages residents and business to separate their recyclable waste into different receptacles depending on the category, for example, into green waste, paper, bottles/glass. The aim of separation at source is to divert waste from the rapidly filling up landfill sites. It also ensures that more waste is recycled as it limits the levels of contamination. The Waste Bill, passed in July 2009 will make Separation at Source law. | |
| 2. | Where will the Separation at Source pilot project be implemented?
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| The pilot project in Johannesburg will only be implemented in the following suburbs serviced by the Waterval depot: | |
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. VICTORY PARK
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| 3. | When will the Separation at Source pilot project be implemented? |
| The Separation at Source pilot will start rolling out on 1 September. Residents will be kept informed of the progress of the project through the media, Pikitup contact centre and website and twitter.
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| 4. | How will the Separation at Source pilot project be implemented? |
| The Separation at Source pilot project will only be implemented in the suburbs that are serviced by Pikitup’s Waterval Depot. Residents will receive an extra bin with a green lid for their green or garden waste, a clear bag for their recyclable waste and an orange bag for paper. The black wheelie bin that residents currently use will be used for wet and dry non-recyclable waste. Residents will be required to sign for the extra bin that they will be receiving. | |
| 5. | How long will the Separation at Source pilot project take? |
| The pilot project will take 6 months. The findings of the project will inform Pikitup on the best way to roll out separation at source throughout the City of Johannesburg. | |
| 6. | What is expected of residents? |
| Residents are requested to separate their waste into the receptacles provided. Collection will be on the same day as the regular refuse collection day in your suburb. When the receptacles are distributed, a pamphlet attached will indicate what kind of waste should go into each container/receptacle. | |
| 7. | What will happen to reclaimers or informal traders? |
| Pikitup is exploring ways of integrating the reclaimers or informal traders into the project. The pilot project may indicate solutions to this challenge.
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| 8. | How will the informal settlements be included? |
| Separation at Source will include the informal settlements. 3 bags will be provided for this purpose.
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| 9 | Enquiries? |
| For more information please call Pikitup on 011 712 5200 or visit the Pikitup website on www.pikitup.co.za, or email us on info@pikitup.co.za | |
