Local Recycling Services in SA

Guidelines for business recycling collection

Recycling your waste effectively is a key program for responsible waste disposal. Make sure your employees know what needs to be recycled to make it easier for the commercial recycling service.

For yellow recycling bins, do recycle:

• Paper, cardboard and magazines.
• All hard plastic containers
• Aluminium cans and clean foil, aerosol and steel cans
• Glass bottles and jars, crockery, drinking glasses, pyrex and plate glass
• Bagged plastic bags and soft plastics
• Bagged polystyrene
• Specially marked Resource Recovery Collection Satchels

Don’t recycle:

• Nappies
• Clothing and textiles
• Garden organics and food scraps (these are ideal for compost)
• Loose plastic bags or wrapping
• Loose polystyrene
• String, rope or cable
• Shredded paper (this belongs in your organics bin)
• Scrap metal and appliances
• Windscreen glass

By following these simple guidelines, you’ll be on your way to recycling more effectively.

Consider engaging with your local waste and recycling services in managing your waste disposal. Recycling services for businesses can often pinpoint your waste reduction sore points and design a solution to reduce your waste effectively. Browse our directory for recycling collection services today!