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Legal consequences of illegal dumping

 Local municipalities in South Africa can issue comes of up to R1000 to those who are found guilty of dumping waste illegally (Garden Route District Municipality n.d.). New illegal dumping spots are constantly popping up which makes it hard for local municipalities to keep track of and get rid of them all (Garden Route District Municipality n.d.).  They need the help of citizens to make sure that offenders are caught and fined (Garden Route District Municipality n.d.). Garden Route District Municipality, n.d., Media Release: Illegal dumping remains a problem in the Garden Route, all over South Africa and many parts of the world, viewed 6 September 2021, from http://www.gardenroute.gov.za/2020/07/17/illegal-dumping-remains-a-problem-in-the-garden-route-all-over-south-africa-and-many-parts-of-the-world/ 
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Alternatives to illegal dumping

  There are a few other options that can be used instead of dumping things illegally like compositing and recycling.  Composting is a combination of decomposing plant and food waste (such as egg shells and fruit peels) that are used to fertilise and nourish soil (Composting for the Homeowner n.d.). It is the recycling of organic materials to make a mixture that is rich in plant nutrients as well as beneficial organisms like worms (Composting for the Homeowner n.d.). This is helpful when you want to plant flowers, trees or even vegetables in your garden (Composting for the Homeowner n.d.). Recycling on the other hand is the use of waste materials and converting them into new materials and objects (Villalba, et al, 2002). It is a great alternative to typical waste disposal methods which can save materials and help decrease greenhouse gases emissions (European Commission n.d.). Recycling also has the ability to decrease the wastage of possibly useful materials and the consumption...
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Definition of illegal dumping

  Illegal dumping  is defined as the throwing away of solid waste in any public place, public road, public park or private property without permission or at the official solid waste disposal facility provided by the local government (Law Insider n.d.). References Law Insider, n.d.,  Illegal dumping definition, viewed 4 June 2021, from  https://www.lawinsider.com/dictionary/illegal-dumping  
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Causes of illegal dumping

  1. High levels of general waste production: Research has shown that a higher level of overall waste production has a clear link with increased rates of illegal  dumping of waste  and the increasing amount of illegal dumping spots (Conserve Energy Future, n.d.). The increase in overall waste production is linked with riches, rapid change of preferences, and the  ever-growing population  all over the world  (Conserve Energy Future, n.d.). Also , people are starting to be more and more consumer-oriented than before  (Conserve Energy Future, n.d.). In the past, people relied on new and creative ways to use old things instead of throwing them away  (Conserve Energy Future, n.d.).  Still, in the contemporary world, most people are looking for new and better products, especially home appliances, clothes and electronics  (Conserve Energy Future, n.d.). 2. Rapid population growth The  growth in the worldwide populatio n is one of the bigge...
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