E-waste recycling programme launched in Mthatha

Electronic waste recycling has been identified as a lifeline for recyclers and Eastern Cape residents.

The department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment launched the E-waste recycling programme in Mthatha to encourage residents to sell their broken electronics.

These include refrigerators, television and microwaves amongst others.

Recyclers in the region normally sell their waste in KwaZulu Natal traveling hundreds of kilometers.

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