Seems to me, the Province is formally employing 200 drivers, 200 driver assistants..... at what cost? That aspect is unclear. Then there are the 200 vehicles (why 3 wheel), again, at what cost? ... And remember this is Gauteng only while his article says R750 million  'SAVINGS' relate to the WHOLE country.

The above is part of any feasibility surely but let's say the individuals are paid R70, 000 each per annum a low amount... R28 million, and the purpose built vehicles R150, 000 each ...R30 million.

I am not saying it's definitely a waste of money but do question the feasibility.... and the direct costs ,  probably much more.

In Cape Town we put our recyclables in clear bags, even supplied by Council.... It's collected same day as rubbish. Works well. I don't know the costings but it does entail the home owner sorting his rubbish, and admittedly many probably do not bother.