Minister Tawengwa leads clean-up exercise in Chitungwiza

Minister Tawengwa leads clean-up exercise in Chitungwiza 
Harare Metropolitan Province Minister of State, Honourable Senator Charles Tawengwa, led the provincial national clean-up campaign in Chitungwiza yesterday. 
Clean-up campaigns done rotationally in Harare Province are officiated by Minister Tawengwa. 
This month’s theme, Waste Buy-Back Centres: Vehicles for Waste Recovery, focuses on establishing an awareness campaign for waste buy-back centres.
“This day is held in high esteem by the environmental sector, where all citizens of the Harare Metropolitan Province gather together to clean our environment, a culture that we need to embed in our children and future generations,” he said. 
I took the decision to have these monthly clean-up campaigns done rotationally in the four local authorities in Harare in line with the Zero Waste Movement. This will in turn bring convenience and improve waste recovery by waste collectors,” 
“I always say that waste recovery for recycling is crucial. By implementing the best practices, such as proper waste collection and recovery, we can move towards a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.”
Then acting Town Clerk Mr. Godwin Mvere said that waste collection has greatly improved in Chitungwiza since the purchase of two rubbish compactors in 2022 using devolution funds. 
“Residents can attest that we are making every effort to collect refuse as efficiently as possible. We appreciate the government’s support. However, as we celebrate achievements in waste collection, the volume of waste generated sometimes overwhelms the council due to breakdowns. In addition, we find it difficult to collect refuse in inaccessible areas. 
“Let me also draw your attention, Honourable Minister, to the fact that certain locals have a habit of dumping rubbish anywhere, forming dumpsites. These people fight our efforts to maintain a clean town. Just recently, we were notified of residents who are in a habit of dumping waste into our sewage system,” 
“The offenders will eventually come to regret it when the law catches up with them. We are eager to replace our outdated fleet of refuse trucks and to purchase tractors that can reach remote areas.”
Mr. Mvere said that Chitungwiza has individuals who are making a living by selling recyclable waste to nearby buy-back centres and to companies in Harare. 
“At our dumpsite in Unit L, there are more than fifty buyers, and the biggest local buyer is Flytserve, a company based at Tilcor Industries, and there are individual buyers at Chikwanha Shopping Centre. A few of the waste collectors are here with us today,” he said.
“Allow me to also mention that the Dungwiza Culture, Environment, Rehabilitation, and Protection Association is a new organisation that came in to complement waste management in Chitungwiza. The organisation recently expressed interest in working with us. 
“I urge interested parties to fund waste buy-back facilities and encourage waste separation among Chitungwiza locals. For supplying the waste to be recycled, you will receive payment.”