Stinky landfill has residents fearing for their health

Friday, January 12, 2018

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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Stinky landfill has residents fearing for their health

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 projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

MISA Botswana celebrates World Press Freedom day

Unlawful wounding turns to murder

Mahalapye suspected copper cable thief nabbed

TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

Stakeholders must step up veggie supply