South Africa: Johannesburg Garbage Removal - Reclaimers Relieved That Pikitup's R50 Levy Has Been Withdrawn

Although the decision has brought some relief, reclaimers still say they have not been made a part of the city's recycling programme

The African Reclaimer's Organisation (ARO) is relieved that Pikitup has withdrawn its plans to charge households a R50 recycling levy, as part of its plan to separate garbage when collecting from people's homes.

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