CBO - Community Based Organisations
DEA - Department of Environmental Affairs
DWA - Department of Water Affairs (Previously known as DWAF)
EHP's - Environmental Health Practitioners
EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment
GIS - Geographical Information System
IDP's - Integrated Development Plans
IndWMP's - Industry Waste Management Plans
IWMP – Integrated Waste Management Plan/s
MFMA- Municipal Finance Management Act, no 56 of 2003 MIG- Municipal Infrastructure GrantMEC - Member of Executive Council
MSA - Municipal Systems Act (Act no. 32 of 2000)
NEMWA - National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act No. 59 of 2008)
NGO - Non-Governmental Organisation/s
NWMS - National Waste Management Strategy
SAWIC-South African Information CentreUNEP - United Nations Environment Programme
WEEE - Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipment
WIS - Waste Information System
WMO - Waste Management Officer