Managing waste during the rainy season

THE rainy season is almost upon us. It is therefore imperative for all stakeholders to up their efforts in waste management. If waste is not managed properly during the rainy season, it may result in devastating effects which include water pollution which subsequently leads to water borne diseases such as cholera, typhoid and dysentery. Furthermore, mismanagement of municipal waste can result in the blockage of storm drains which in turn cause flash floods especially in urban areas. Why more caution during the rainy season? During this time of the year, the market will be flooded with various types of foodstuffs such as mazhanje, cooked or Impacts of poor solid waste management Poor solid waste management results in water pollution which subsequently causes diarrhoeal diseases such as cholera, typhoid and dysentery. It has now become a trend that in the capital, Harare, there is a What should communities do? Place all litter in a bin. Do not throw litter out of vehicles but rather have a trash bag into which you can place all your waste awaiting safe disposal in a bin. NB: For public transport operators, this is a statutory requirement in terms of Statutory Instrument 6 0f 2007 which governs the disposal of effluent and solid waste.

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