Recycling in the City of Johannesburg : role of households

Abstract: The management of municipal solid waste has become a matter of global concern. Due to rapid increase of urban populations, economic growth and the associated change in consumer habits and production patterns, waste generation has reached alarming rates. Even though African countries currently produce the least waste, if waste generation trends continue, sub-Saharan Africa will be the global leader in waste generation by the end of this century. Solid waste generation is overwhelming authorities in developing countries. Despite substantial progress in the management of solid waste using integrated solid waste management practices, many developing countries seem to still be struggling to manage waste and its associated impacts in a sustainable manner. Numerous barriers, such as rapid urbanisation, insufficient budget, poor infrastructure, etc., result in poor waste management practices, uncontrolled dumping of waste and open burning of waste...Ph.D. (Environmental Management