Directory of Waste and Recycling Resources

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Information and advice on the management of waste materials (primarily referring to solid wastes) in South Africa, including programs promoting recycling and reuse or discouraging waste generation.

Resources in This Category

• Collect-A-Can

  http://www.collectacan.co.za/
  Joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nampak. Benefits and process of recycling cans.

• Institute of Waste Management (IWMSA)

  http://www.iwmsa.co.za/
  A multi professional disciplinary organisation to promote the science and practice of waste management. Policies, education and training, information on different interest groups, conferences and events.

• National Recycling Forum (NRF)

  http://www.recycling.co.za/
  Provides information on materials recovery and recycling in South Africa.

• Paper Recycling Association of South Africa (PRASA)

  http://www.prasa.co.za/
  Offers statistics, map with locations of South African paper mills that use recovered paper, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), The Polokwane Declaration On Waste Management.

• PET Plastic Recycling South Africa (PETCO)

  http://www.petco.co.za/
  Recycling company specialising in the recycling of PET bottles and products. Information on recyclers and drop-off centres.

• RE SA

  http://www.re-sa.co.za/
  Dedicated to waste management practices together with municipalities, co-operatives and community based projects that focus on uplifting previously disadvantaged communities.

• SA Metal Group - Waste Control

  http://www.sametal.co.za/services/waste-control/
  Officially contracted by the City of Cape Town for weekly collection of recyclable materials. Information on the process and contact details.

• The Glass Recycling Company

  http://www.theglassrecyclingcompany.co.za/
  National organisation responsible for facilitating the recovery of waste glass for recycling. Publishes glass bank locations, interesting facts on glass recycling and facilitates glass bank applications.

 

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