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Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Honourable Mangaliso Ndlovu informed the nation that the Emergency Solid Waste Management Programme has started clearing illegal dumps.
Speaking during a press briefing this Wednesday Ndlovu said, “A cumulative total of 1 083 illegal dumps had been cleared, translating to 54 percent of the target. The main focus in the next six weeks will be to clear all remaining dumps. The target is to clear the following waste dumps, 10 per day in Harare, nine per day in Chitungwiza, two per day in Epworth and two per day in Ruwa,” said Mangaliso.
Government has directed CMED to assess all trucks, tippers, tractors and compactors in the four local authorities that require repairs with a view to cutting down the costs of hiring equipment.
The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) has transferred finances to CMED for the repairs that should be completed within one week.
Moreso, CMED is in the process of opening access roads in informal and formal communities which are in accessible for the collection of waste.
EMA and Taskforce team have developed a schedule of solid waste collection in communities. The target is to collect solid waste at least once per week at each household.
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