An organisation in Johannesburg has gone ahead with legal proceedings to try and halt the operations of 14 illegal dump sites.
and accept various types of waste. This includes everything from general household garbage, building rubble and garden refuse to toxic chemicals, electronic goods, and even medical waste.
“Some of these compounds, called dioxins, are persistent environmental pollutants that tend to accumulate in the food chain,” says“Dioxins are highly toxic and can cause reproductive and developmental problems, damage the immune system, interfere with hormones and also cause cancer.” The forum says their demands are simple: stop all illegal dumping, clear and secure the current sites to prevent recurrences, and maintain a police presence in the areas.
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