Waste Management

Not Waste until wasted

Waste management is still a new concept in South Africa, although it is in the forefront of developed nations.

Facts:
Waste cycling awareness is important because people tend to throw away without renewing. There is a need to reduce volumes of domestic waste that ends up on a landfill site.

Household waste can be reduced in the following ways:

• Buying less throw away stuff.
• Using waste rather than discarding it e.g. Making a compost heap
• Recycling – separating waste into like materials ( bottles, paper, cans vs. rubbish) and store them hygienically for recycling.
• Use containers for keeping food in the fridge instead of plastic wrapping which cannot be re-used. 
• Use recycling depots where they exist. Glass jars, bottles, newspapers and aluminum cans can all be recycled. South Africans throw away 65% of all glass products made annually - all of which can be recycled. 
• Choose glass over plastic when buying goods as more local authorities recycle glass than plastic. 
• Use wax wrap instead of plastic or foil. 
• Try to avoid throwing your waste down the sink. 
• Use aerosols sparingly and only those which state they do not contain CFCs. (Chlorofluorocarbons).

Did you know?

• Consumers, schools, and nonprofit organizations can often usecomputer equipment that no longer meets the original owner's needs.
  
• Large household appliances can be recycled.
  
• Paper is a renewable resource.
  
• Many useful goods such as glasses are made out of recycled material.
  
• Recycling offers employment opportunities.

How you can help with your waste:

Kitchen Waste:
Firstly have different waste bins for different types of waste e.g.: one for glass, tins, paper and organics waste

Garden Waste
Find out what garden waste recycling services are available in your community

Bulky Waste
Find out what bulky waste recycling services are available in your community

Drop Off
Locate your local drop-off recycling centre.