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It is anticipated that about 300 waste pickers will benefit from the donations.
The current COVID-19 shutdown period has adversely affected waste pickers because buy-back centers, which are places where they sell their recyclables, are not operating at this stage due to the lockdown. This therefore makes it difficult for waste pickers to make a living. Their plight is compounded by yesterday’s court decision that declared their services non-essential.
It should be noted that waste pickers play a crucial role in assisting the City of Joburg and Pikitup to reduce waste that is disposed at landfill sites.
Members of the media are invited to the event.
Details of the event:
Date: 9 April 2020
Venue: Innersfree Park, Sandton
Time: 12pm
For more information contact:
Stan Itshegetseng
Office of the MMC Environment & Infrastructure Services
083 702 4778
