GARDEN ROUTE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WASTE RECYCLING AND MINIMISATION SURVEY INVITE The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) together with Knysna Municipality has appointed GIBB Pty Ltd (GIBB) to develop a waste minimization strategy for the district municipality and the seven local municipalities in the district namely: · Bitou Local Municipality · George Local Municipality · Kannaland Local Municipality · Knysna Local Municipality · Hessequa Local Municipality · Mossel Bay Local Municipality · Oudtshoorn Local Municipality The aim of the waste minimization strategy is to identify mechanisms which can be used to minimize waste generation, increase waste recycling or treatment (including composting) and reduce waste disposal at landfill. GIBB are engaging with local residents, business and industry, companies involved in waste management, non-governmental organizations, and environmental organisations to gather data and understand recycling and waste minimisation challenges as well as opportunities to increase waste minimization, recycling and diversion from landfill. BUSINESS/ INDUSTRY SURVEY: PUBLIC SURVEY: https://surveys.gibb.co.za/index.php?r=surve https://surveys.gibb.co.za/index.php?r=surv y/index&sid=338239&lang=en ey/index&sid=39065&lang=en The business/ industry survey consists of 8 The public survey consists of 5 sections sections and the majority of questions are and the majority of questions are multiple multiple choice or require a short answer. The choice or require a short answer. The survey should take no longer than 10 – 15 survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. minutes to complete. Questions/ queries can be directed to FAO: Mrs Kate Flood GIBB Email: [email protected] all emails to be copied to [email protected] Tel: 041 509 9160/ 084 631 1456 Deadline for responses: Both surveys will close on 10 JULY 2020 .