Research Article
Analysis of Enterprise Profile and Composition of Solid Waste Generated in the Informal Sector of Gweru, Zimbabwe
Table 4
Sources of raw materials for the informal sector enterprises %.
| Enterprise | Recycling | Waste dumps | Formal | Informal | Others |
| Motor mechanics | 31 | 10 | 58 | — | — | Welders | 15 | — | 58 | 27 | — | Carpenters | — | — | 61 | 39 | — | Tinsmith | — | — | 67 | 23 | — | Plastics and drums | — | — | 1 | 99 | — | Tyres | — | — | 77 | — | 23 | Spare parts | — | — | — | — | 73 | Food/vegetables | — | — | 65 | 35 | — | Shoe repairs | — | 27 | 56 | 44 | — | Upholstery | 33 | — | 30 | 33 | — | Electrical repairs | — | — | 56 | 44 | — | Metal working | — | 4 | 43 | 35 | — | Dress making | 38 | — | 30 | 32 | — | Brick moulding | — | 22 | 42 | 58 | — |
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