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Waste Management and Recycling System Failures in Mossel Bay

Improve waste systems for cleaner communities

Summary of the Issue

Electricity infrastructure faces increasing strain from rising demand, informal connections, and escalating costs.

Let's Get Some Context

Municipal electricity systems must balance supply stability, maintenance, and affordability amid national energy challenges.
Infrastructure overload; informal connections; rising bulk electricity costs; deferred maintenance.
Residents, waste management staff, recycling operators, municipal planners

Summary of the evidence

Waste collection data; recycling rates; landfill capacity reports

How does it Impact us?

Reduced quality of waste services; potential for increased fees
Operational strain, landfill management, regulatory compliance pressure
Environmental and public health consequences; risk to town reputation

Current State Of The Issue:

Partially mitigated; infrastructure remains under pressure, requiring sustained advocacy

What can be Done to fix it?

Expand recycling, improve landfill management, implement community education; incentivise waste reduction

The Path Forward

MossRates runs awareness campaigns, tracks waste performance, engages with municipal waste planners

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Check out our Supporting Articles

Waste Management and Recycling

And other Sources of Information

DEA Waste Reports