Working towards Sustainable Waste Management Systems for South Africa Since 2008
The EPR Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA) is a registered Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) with The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) for the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE), Lighting, Portable Batteries, Lubricant Oils and Paper and Packaging Sectors.
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Joining eWASA puts a leading environmental services association in your corner. We help you set up recycling systems for your products to ensure complete EPR compliance for your business. As a member, you join our professional community and gain access to networking events, educational resources, and participation in environmental lawmaking.
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Waste Regulations
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations are of significance to all producers, distributors, and retailers in South Africa. If you sell, manufacture or import any of the products below, your business must comply with South Africa’s Environmental and Waste Regulations.
- Appliances
- Computers, printers, laptops
- Cell phones, chargers, headphones
- All electronics
- Battery-powered toys
- Single-use cutlery, cups, straws etc.
- All packaging – glass, paper, plastic, and metal
- Solar panels & accessories
- Batteries
- Light bulbs and fittings
- Power tools
- Engine oil, brake fluid, hydraulic systems
- Paper products: cards, wrapping paper, stationery
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations are of significance to all producers, distributors, and retailers in South Africa. If you sell, manufacture or import any of the products below, your business must comply with South Africa’s Environmental and Waste Regulations.
The National Environmental Management Waste Act (NEMWA) No. 59/2008 makes provision for the implementation of EPR programmes in South Africa.
Find out more under the Resources section of our website.
On 5 November 2020, the Department of Forestry and Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) published Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations for the Electronic and Electric (EEE), Paper and Packaging and Lighting sectors.
Find out more under the Resources section of our website.
Additional Government Gazettes and Notices have been published by the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries. This includes specific recycling requirements for EEE, lighting, paper and packaging, lubricant oils, and portable batteries.
Find out more under the Resources section of our website.
Waste FAQ
Wondering about e-waste management?
Need to know more about Lighting, Paper & Packaging, Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Portable Batteries and Lubricant & Oils recycling?
Not sure if there are any places to recycle electronics and waste near you?
Wondering which companies are recycling waste in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria, and Durban?
Visit the FAQ section of our website for answers.
Where to Recycle
Looking to recycle waste?
Use our map to find paper, plastic, packaging, portable batteries, lubricant oils, lighting equipment and electrical or electronic waste recycling centres near you. The recyclers on this list are eWASA-approved and accredited.
For general recycling collection sites, visit Sustainable Seas Trust (SST)