5.1.6 The role of civil society

5.1.6(1)
NGOs, non-profit organisations, community based organisations, cooperatives and trade unions play important roles in all phases of the waste hierarchy, including in recycling initiatives and delivery of waste management services. A number of the interventions proposed in this strategy will aim to reinforce the work of non-profit organisations within their sectors. Civil society formations are encouraged to continue to engage with the regulatory authorities in the various public participation processes that are embarked upon in the development and implementation of the provisions of the Act. Furthermore, the role of citizen oversight, particularly in relation to the delivery of waste services, should be factored into the design of the provision of these services. As discussed in S5.6, education, advocacy and awareness-raising initiatives are required to ensure that civil society fulfils this role effectively.