Transforming an Informal Reclaimer Camp into a Formalised Sorting & Solar Baling Hub.
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So, by doing what we do every day, we enable more people to create and secure a better future.
Parktown Informal Reclaimer Camp 2023
Sprawling & unmanaged
Reclaimer camp is an eyesore to the local community .
Embracing not evicting
Hollard Insurance is seeking solutions for social inclusion of this informal reclaimer camp.
Support Provided
Solutions will include waste management, equipment, support, infrastructure and rehabilitation of the site.
Proposal for Formalised Sorting & Solar Baling Hub
Camp Overview
Managed sorting and baling reclaimer camp.
Managed Infrastructure
Sorting and baling camp is managed with off-take agreements to provide the reclaimers with increased income.
Providing a sense of dignity.
Solutions will include waste management, equipment, support, infrastructure and rehabilitation of the site.
Reclaimer Inclusive Discussions & Solutions – April 2024
Planning Stage
10 April 2024, the project begins. Planning the clearing of the site.
Discussing the proccess
Collected recyclables need to be sold, excess waste needs to be removed and the site prepared.
Team Urban Surfer - ready
Planning and discussions are complete and we are now ready for stage one – clearing of the site.
Clearing & Preparing the Site – 10 April 2024
Selling of Existing Recyclables
5 Tons of existing collected recyclables are loaded for selling to buy-back centres.
Clearing Excess Waste
Over 10 Years of excess waste needed to be cleared to landfill.
Visit to Turfontein Land Fill
Over 5 tons excess waste was removed to landfill. What a view!
Camp Construction Begins – 15 April 2024
Shelter & Solar Baler Footing
Installation of shelter and preparing the solar baler footing.
Camp Enclosure Layout
Layout of the wood walling for the camp, to include individual sorting areas and baling section.
Construction in full Swing.
Project gathers pace as main structures near completion.
Delivery & Installation of the Solar Baler- 22 April 2024
Solar Baler Installation
Baler & solar component are placed. Set up, wiring and testing begins.
Solar Baling Power!
This solar solution provides enough power to bale over 1 ton of recyclables per day.
Baled Area Roofing Begins
To protect baled recyclables a 36sq/m off-take area is covered to protect from rain and the elements.
The Final Stretch- 29 April 2024
Finalising the Instalation
Trolleys, collection bags, clothing, PPE, weighing scale, stacker forklift, water, gas, bedding….the list goes on.
Ready for Operations
Reclaimers receive personalised clothing, trolleys and training in baling.
Reclaiming in Jozi Starts Again
Reclaimers are back to collection of recyclables in the suburbs of Johannesburg.
Recycling begins at the camp – May 2024
Baling & Storage
Collected recycling is baled and stored before dispatching and selling.
Baled recycling is sold
Reclaimers are connected to buyers with best price to maximise income.
Selling assistance
Reclaimers are assisted with bringing baled recycling to market.
A HUGE thank-you to our sponsors!
Hollard Insurance were the initiators and driving force behind this initiative, seeking an inclusive solution to this reclaimer camp. Thank you Hollard for supporting our vision for this camp and sponsoring the transformation.
POLYCO, the Plastic Producer Responsibility Organisation, who consistently offer support for informal reclaimers. Thank you POLYCO for the guidance, support and sponsorship in transforming the lives of these reclaimers.
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