/ 23 June 2024

Johannesburg’s landfills have less than three years of capacity left

Dumping Site At The Vosman Informal Settlement Emalahleni. Andymkosi
South Africa’s landfill sites are in a terrible state and if drastic measures are not taken, the country will soon drown in its own waste. (Andy Mkosi)

Some are expected to reach capacity earlier because solid waste like garden debris and industrial rubble are taking up space

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