Vulnerability of growing cities to solid waste-related environmental hazards: The case of Mthatha, South Africa
The rising prevalence of the failure of fast-growing cities’ waste authorities to account for solid waste service function and provide effective solid waste systems poses serious environmental hazards and health risks. Household solid waste mismanagement in Mthatha, a fast-growing city in South Afri...
Main Authors: | Vuyayo Tsheleza, Simbarashe Ndhleve, Hlekani M. Kabiti, Christopher M. Musampa, Motebang D.V. Nakin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2019-04-01
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Series: | Jàmbá |
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Online Access: | https://jamba.org.za/index.php/jamba/article/view/632 |
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