Stinky landfill has residents fearing for their health

Health hazard: SEDC landfill PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Health hazard: SEDC landfill PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The South East District Council (SEDC) is facing an enormous task of fighting environmental impact emanating from breakdown of compact machine at their landfill site.

The breakdown has lead to a stinky environment characterised by waste blown by air all over, green flies and a strong smell feared to be capable of harming humans, the environment and even livestock of those staying nearby and motorists using the A1 to Lobatse. SEDC landfill is between Boatle and Otse village.

The smell and smoke coming from the waste is affecting residents of Matlapekwe and Mamaeneng lands. 

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