Greater Tygerberg Partnership Launches Buy-Back Centre in Cape Town to Address Waste and Unemployment
The Greater Tygerberg Partnership has launched a Buy-Back Centre in Bellville, Cape Town, to combat unemployment and improve waste management. Since its inception in 2019, the center has processed over 113,000 kilograms of recyclables, created 23 jobs, and provided training and stipends for homeless and unemployed individuals. Recognized with multiple awards, the initiative promotes collaboration among communities, governments, and private sectors, integrating informal waste collectors into a circular economy.
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The Greater Tygerberg Partnership's Buy-Back Centre in Bellville, Cape Town, aims to tackle unemployment and waste management. Launched in 2019 as part of the Trolley and Recycling Project, it supports homeless and unemployed individuals by providing training, stipends, and equipment for recycling.
The centre has processed over 113,000 kilograms of recyclables in the past year, creating 23 jobs. In 2024, South Africa will introduce electric waste collection vehicles to enhance efficiency. The initiative has been recognized with the PETCO 'Kerbside Collection and Sorting Superhero' Award and the IDA Downtown Achievement Award of Excellence. The model promotes collaboration among communities, governments, and private sectors, integrating informal waste collectors into a circular economy and fostering urban cleanliness.
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