South Africa produced largely organic waste and construction and demolition waste in 2017, accounting for ** and ** percent of total generated waste, respectively. Almost all of the municipal waste produced in the country was left in landfills.
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Department of Environmental Affairs. (May 2, 2018). Distribution of generated waste in South Africa in 2017, by waste type [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1090261/generated-waste-volume-south-africa-by-type/
Department of Environmental Affairs. "Distribution of generated waste in South Africa in 2017, by waste type ." Chart. May 2, 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/1090261/generated-waste-volume-south-africa-by-type/
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