SHONGWENI LANDFILL
EnviroServ reined in over harmful gases
High levels of landfill gases have been emitted from the site, causing a very bad smell in the Shongweni/Hillcrest area
The Department of Environmental Affairs has suspended EnviroServ Waste Management’s licence to accept, treat and dispose of waste at the Shongweni landfill site in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, because of the "catastrophic" situation there. High levels of landfill gases have been emitted from the site, causing a very bad smell in the Shongweni/Hillcrest area and creating a health and environment hazard. The department claims that EnviroServ, which has been charged under the National Environmental Management Act, failed to take the action needed to remedy the situation. EnviroServ denies the claim. It is due to appear in court on April 11. EnviroServ is a major player in the waste management industry and operates throughout the country. The suspension comes into effect within four working days of EnviroServ receiving the notice and will remain in force until the department decides to lift it. The department said in a statement on Wednesday that EnviroServ had failed to comply with the pr...
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