Formalization of Emfuleni Local Municipality Waste Reclaimers Sample Clauses

Formalization of Emfuleni Local Municipality Waste Reclaimers. Palm Springs Landfill [Example 7] The presence of informal waste reclaimers on waste disposal sites, common in developing countries, raises concerns around the health and safety of the workers –both the landfill employees and the reclaimers themselves. Landfill operators are also extremely cautious as they may be held liable for damages, should an accident occur. In some cases the permits or licences of facilities prohibit waste reclaimers from working on site. Therefore, allowing them on site would mean the operator of the site would be in violation of the permit conditions and could face action from the authorities. Many landfill operators, however, allow reclaiming as it helps to extend landfill space and provides work and income for reclaimers. In the case of Palm Springs Landfill in the Emfuleni Local Municipality, reclaimers were already on site when a new superintendent took over the operations of the landfill facilities in the municipality in 2006. He sought to improve the situation of the waste pickers by negotiating with them and helping them to formalize their activities. The key aspects of the model included the following:- - Waste pickers were required to register with the municipality and were issued with identification cards so that landfill staff knew who should be allowed on site. - The workers were arranged into groups: young women, old women, young men, and old men. The groups had rotating access to trucks that come onto site which gave equal opportunities to women or older men who would not have to compete with younger men for materials when it was their turn. - The superintendent created a separate sorting and storage area for each waste reclaimer, demarcated by mounds of earth, thus preventing disputes and bringing a level of organization to their operations. - Each of the four groups elected two members onto a steering committee as a way of self- regulating themselves. The steering committee addressed issues and disputes, made sure that workers were abiding by the rules and imposing penalties for failing to do so e.g. placing a ban on operating on site for a period of time depending on the extent of the offence. Not many landfills have been able to replicate the success of the Emfuleni reclaimers even at other landfills in the same municipality. The reason for this was that the landfill supervisor was not as hands-on as the superintendent who was always on site at the Palm Springs Landfill. This highlights the importance of the role ...
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