The Cabinet of South Africa has approved the Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan (IndWTMP), marking a significant step forward to the sustainable management of waste tyres.
The plan aims to address several challenges faced by the waste tyre sector, including limited local processing capacity, storage depot limitations, and logistical constraints. Additionally, it provides entrepreneurial opportunities for SMMEs in townships, with a strong focus on youth, women, and individuals with disabilities. The plan also includes the expansion of micro-collection and micro-depot networks across all nine provinces.
“This plan provides a comprehensive framework for the efficient and effective management of the waste tyre sector in a circular manner. It is subordinate legislation to the Waste Act and is therefore legally binding and enforceable on all the identified role players,” said previous Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy.
“The IndWTMP is a growth plan, aiming to achieve 100% waste tyre coverage, complete waste diversion, and supports the inclusion of new SMMEs across the waste tyre value chain,” she added.
To access the Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan and the presentation for stakeholder engagement, please click on the links below:
