WEEE Forum member
Organisation Name:
Circular energy
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Ballito
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
14 October 2024
Activities:
Business collection
Description: This year, Circular Energy NPC is excited to host a special E-Waste collection campaign right at its Office Park in KZN and is inviting all its fellow office park colleagues to join in!
The Circular Energy team will be personally visiting each office to spread the word about this important initiative and provide them with a helpful leaflet that outlines everything they need to know for the day. A designated recycling pod will be set up on-site, making it easy for everyone to safely dispose of their unwanted electrical and electronic items.
At the end of the day, one of Circular Energy's, accredited service provider, Reclite SA, will collect the items for proper treatment and processing—ensuring the e-waste is handled responsibly in an environmentally sound manner.
The Circular Energy team will be personally visiting each office to spread the word about this important initiative and provide them with a helpful leaflet that outlines everything they need to know for the day. A designated recycling pod will be set up on-site, making it easy for everyone to safely dispose of their unwanted electrical and electronic items.
At the end of the day, one of Circular Energy's, accredited service provider, Reclite SA, will collect the items for proper treatment and processing—ensuring the e-waste is handled responsibly in an environmentally sound manner.
WEEE Forum member
Organisation Name:
Circular energy
Organisation website:
Activity website:
Social:
City:
Ballito
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
26 September - 02 October. and 14 October
Activities:
Public Campaign - Social media
Description:
https://lnkd.in/p/dBzmgPZ9
https://lnkd.in/p/dy5G95Ub
- WhatsApp E-Waste Quiz
- A national quiz competition for schools running from 26 September to 2 October 2025.
- Schools register via WhatsApp using business SIMs to uniquely identify participants.
- Quiz questions focus on e-waste facts, myths, and proper disposal.
- Prize includes a computer for their lab and internet access for schools without connectivity.
- E-Waste Treasure Hunt
- Learners search their homes for old electronics.
- Prize awarded to the top collecting school.
- Public & Retailer Engagement
- Drop-Off Points
- Retailers like Northside Electrical were identified as an ideal location for a public
- Youth Campaigns & Mascot naming
- Introduction of an e-waste robot mascot for school visits.
- Mascot will be used in skits and social media promotions.
- Mascot naming competition, national initiative, prize tablet.
- Educational materials will highlight CRMs and global recycling efforts.
- Participation Metrics
- Over 4,800 schools invited.
- As of mid-September:
- 39 schools expressed interest in the quiz.
- 17 registered via WhatsApp.
- 3 confirmed for e-waste collection.
- Additional schools engaged via LinkedIn and email follow-ups
https://lnkd.in/p/dBzmgPZ9
https://lnkd.in/p/dy5G95Ub
WEEE Forum member
Organisation Name:
ERA
Organisation website:
Activity website:
Social:
City:
South Africa
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
7th of October to the 14th of October 2024
Activities:
Conference, Workshop, Public Campaign - Internet news, Public Campaign - TV news, Public Campaign - Social media, Public collection, Social media, News release
Description: ERA Celebrates 7 Days of Eco-activism for National E-waste Day
Spotlight on recycling with consumer campaign & industry engagement
For the second year running, Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) ERA will host a nation-wide campaign for E-waste Day, the local iteration of an international movement to combat the negative impact of electronic waste. For the 2023 leg people turned up in droves to recycle their e-waste, with 164,000 kgs collected over one weekend; proving that South Africans are in fact e-waste hoarders.
Waste electronics are outpacing recycling efforts globally, with the rate of e-waste recycling in African countries at below 1%, according to the latest United Nations report*. In an effort to drive this up, ERA has rolled out over 100 e-waste drop-off points across the country in collaboration with the likes of Makro and Pick n Pay.
The “7 Days of Eco-activism” initiative will span across a week and features both a consumer awareness campaign, rewarding people for recycling with spot prizes like air fryers, and a number of industry events to engage and share knowledge for the sector, as well as an E-waste Awards ceremony.
Inspiring Industry Cohesion
This year, ERA’s efforts will not only engage the public in a follow-up educational showcase with incentivised spot prizes for recycling, but a series of industry events will facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing with key e-waste players.
“Off the back of last year’s successful E-waste Day initiative with Makro, we noticed there was a real need for industry stakeholders - from recyclers, policy makers, manufacturers - to collaborate more closely for greater impact,” says Ashley du Plooy, CEO of ERA.
The planned industry events take place on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th of October in Midrand, Johannesburg and will showcase a number of panel discussions and best practices to tackle the e-waste challenge on both a global and local level. Special guests include senior management of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE); Pascal Leroy, Director General of the world’s largest international association for e-waste, the WEEE Forum; and Pasqual Zopp, the CEO of ERA’s Swiss partner SENS eRecycling.
There will also be an E-waste Awards Ceremony which recognises key industry stakeholders - from producers to recyclers - who have made strides in the area of EPR compliance to date. Says du Plooy: “It is only through this kind of collective effort that we can work towards a greener, cleaner and growing South Africa, and we want to give credit where credit is due.”
Keeping E-waste out of Landfill
In South Africa, e-waste is growing at three times the rate of solid municipal waste**, with the country’s largest metros facing a looming landfill crisis***. When it comes to recycling, South Africa faces challenges like lack of education on the topic, insufficient infrastructure, as well as behavioural barriers.
“The very idea of recycling electronic waste is not well-known to people, so we find these educational engagement campaigns to be crucial in growing awareness for making true impact in the home. Our recent market insights shows that South Africans do understand there is an intrinsic value to their items, but the result has been e-waste hoarding,” explains du Plooy. “We’re hoping to get e-waste out of people’s homes and into the proper systems for treatment, reuse, and recycling.”
The National E-waste Day activation will take place over the weekend of 11th until the 14th October and encourages the public to recycle their e-waste at ERA drop-off points, posting to social media for a chance to win spot prizes like air fryers. More information can be found on ERA’s social media platforms and their campaign microsite at www.eranpc.co.za/peopleplanetpurpose
Eco-activism in Action
Ultimately, ERA hopes that their “7 Days of Eco-activism” efforts will contribute positively to the cause of managing e-waste and other Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment and Lighting (WEEEL) in South Africa.
Learn more about the spot prizes for recycling on the National E-waste Day website here - www.eranpc.co.za/peopleplanetpurpose
The industry events are by invitation only, however enquiries can be made to itsnotbroken@eranpc.co.za
Spotlight on recycling with consumer campaign & industry engagement
For the second year running, Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) ERA will host a nation-wide campaign for E-waste Day, the local iteration of an international movement to combat the negative impact of electronic waste. For the 2023 leg people turned up in droves to recycle their e-waste, with 164,000 kgs collected over one weekend; proving that South Africans are in fact e-waste hoarders.
Waste electronics are outpacing recycling efforts globally, with the rate of e-waste recycling in African countries at below 1%, according to the latest United Nations report*. In an effort to drive this up, ERA has rolled out over 100 e-waste drop-off points across the country in collaboration with the likes of Makro and Pick n Pay.
The “7 Days of Eco-activism” initiative will span across a week and features both a consumer awareness campaign, rewarding people for recycling with spot prizes like air fryers, and a number of industry events to engage and share knowledge for the sector, as well as an E-waste Awards ceremony.
Inspiring Industry Cohesion
This year, ERA’s efforts will not only engage the public in a follow-up educational showcase with incentivised spot prizes for recycling, but a series of industry events will facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing with key e-waste players.
“Off the back of last year’s successful E-waste Day initiative with Makro, we noticed there was a real need for industry stakeholders - from recyclers, policy makers, manufacturers - to collaborate more closely for greater impact,” says Ashley du Plooy, CEO of ERA.
The planned industry events take place on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th of October in Midrand, Johannesburg and will showcase a number of panel discussions and best practices to tackle the e-waste challenge on both a global and local level. Special guests include senior management of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE); Pascal Leroy, Director General of the world’s largest international association for e-waste, the WEEE Forum; and Pasqual Zopp, the CEO of ERA’s Swiss partner SENS eRecycling.
There will also be an E-waste Awards Ceremony which recognises key industry stakeholders - from producers to recyclers - who have made strides in the area of EPR compliance to date. Says du Plooy: “It is only through this kind of collective effort that we can work towards a greener, cleaner and growing South Africa, and we want to give credit where credit is due.”
Keeping E-waste out of Landfill
In South Africa, e-waste is growing at three times the rate of solid municipal waste**, with the country’s largest metros facing a looming landfill crisis***. When it comes to recycling, South Africa faces challenges like lack of education on the topic, insufficient infrastructure, as well as behavioural barriers.
“The very idea of recycling electronic waste is not well-known to people, so we find these educational engagement campaigns to be crucial in growing awareness for making true impact in the home. Our recent market insights shows that South Africans do understand there is an intrinsic value to their items, but the result has been e-waste hoarding,” explains du Plooy. “We’re hoping to get e-waste out of people’s homes and into the proper systems for treatment, reuse, and recycling.”
The National E-waste Day activation will take place over the weekend of 11th until the 14th October and encourages the public to recycle their e-waste at ERA drop-off points, posting to social media for a chance to win spot prizes like air fryers. More information can be found on ERA’s social media platforms and their campaign microsite at www.eranpc.co.za/peopleplanetpurpose
Eco-activism in Action
Ultimately, ERA hopes that their “7 Days of Eco-activism” efforts will contribute positively to the cause of managing e-waste and other Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment and Lighting (WEEEL) in South Africa.
Learn more about the spot prizes for recycling on the National E-waste Day website here - www.eranpc.co.za/peopleplanetpurpose
The industry events are by invitation only, however enquiries can be made to itsnotbroken@eranpc.co.za
WEEE Forum member
Organisation Name:
ERA NPC
Organisation website:
Activity website:
City:
Nationally
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
Ongoing
Activities:
News release
Description: ERA NPC started operationalising its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme in November 2021. As from then, ERA has worked on making EEE Producers in South Africa aware of the EPR Regulations through a large number of online seminars, bilateral meetings and through its website. This kind of work was critical as the level of Producer compliance with the new EPR Regulations to date is extremely low, and because the resources required for building effective e-waste management derives from Producer's compliance in reporting their placed on market data and paying the EPR Levies that flows from these reports.
As we move into our second year of operation, we have started working on setting out our initial network of WEEE drop-off points across the country, recruiting WEEE collection and recycling service providers, holding discussions with municipalities for extending WEEE management infrastructure as well as assessing how informal WEEE collectors can be integrated.
ERA's public/business information campaign is to be boosted in the week of 3 October 2022 through an article to be included in the Enterprise Africa publication.
As we move into our second year of operation, we have started working on setting out our initial network of WEEE drop-off points across the country, recruiting WEEE collection and recycling service providers, holding discussions with municipalities for extending WEEE management infrastructure as well as assessing how informal WEEE collectors can be integrated.
ERA's public/business information campaign is to be boosted in the week of 3 October 2022 through an article to be included in the Enterprise Africa publication.
Participant
Organisation Name:
AST Recycling
Organisation website:
Activity website:
Social:
City:
Johannesburg
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
15 July 2019 to 15 December 2019
Activities:
Public collection, Business collection, School campaign or collection
Description: We would like to make our facility available to anyone who wished to bring e-waste to the facility. In cases where there is some value we may even offer a small rebate. Alternatively potential clients may contact us to arrange for collections directly form their premises, where teh same principle will apply and where we will consider all avenues of recycling, ranging from refurbishment of viable computers, laptops, servers, flat screens and components, as well as final responsible disposal through our recycling processes.
For more information I can be contacted directly on +27 (0) 83 819 0136 or on malcolm@whitehouseleds.co.za for more information, assistance or guidance as to what we can offer.
We wish to include all countries in Southern Africa to participate in our scheme, and will address each enquiry individually and based on the merits thereof. Thank you
For more information I can be contacted directly on +27 (0) 83 819 0136 or on malcolm@whitehouseleds.co.za for more information, assistance or guidance as to what we can offer.
We wish to include all countries in Southern Africa to participate in our scheme, and will address each enquiry individually and based on the merits thereof. Thank you
Participant
Organisation Name:
AST Recycling
Organisation website:
Activity website:
Social:
City:
Johannesburg
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
7 - 31 October
Activities:
Public Campaign - Social media
Description: To raise public awareness and educate about the growing e-waste problem as well as encourage consumers to recycle their e-waste, AST Recycling in collaboration with Miss Earth South Africa will be launching a social media campaign called "Rethink E-waste".
A collaborative e-waste project will also be executed where AST Recycling e-waste bins will be allocated at a school for collections to be done. A twinning programme will be created with a private and semi-private school in
need of the funds from the collected waste. AST Recycling will double the amount that will be collected from e-waste to support the underprivileged school. Any equipment that we will be able to repair and refurbish from e-waste collection will be donated to the underprivileged school.
A collaborative e-waste project will also be executed where AST Recycling e-waste bins will be allocated at a school for collections to be done. A twinning programme will be created with a private and semi-private school in
need of the funds from the collected waste. AST Recycling will double the amount that will be collected from e-waste to support the underprivileged school. Any equipment that we will be able to repair and refurbish from e-waste collection will be donated to the underprivileged school.
Participant
Organisation Name:
AST Recycling
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Johannesburg
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
13 October
Activities:
Public collection
Description: As part of the International E-Waste Day campaign, AST Recycling in collaboration with Timbaktuu, a technology-enabled retail aggregator platform that connects and creates access for companies to township and rural communities, will be organizing an e-waste drive in Soweto, one of the biggest townships in South Africa. E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream in South Africa, unfortunately the level of e-waste recycling is very low. While 6 kg/y to 7 kg/y of e-waste is generated for every South African citizen only 360 000 t/y of e-waste is placed on the market. Only 7% to 12% of the total volume is being recycled formally. Creating easy points of collection for e-waste are crucial in addressing this growing problem. Together with Timbaktuu we have identified 25 internet cafes in Soweto township which the local community will be able to use as drop - off points for e-waste. International E-Waste Day will be the launch of a long term project to help tackle the growing e-waste problem in rural areas and townships. We believe that this project will be also beneficial in creating jobs for unemployed youth.
There are currently 25 internet cafes that are working in this township that we are looking to facilitate as e-waste drop of points.
This will be one of many e-waste drives to South African townships.
There are currently 25 internet cafes that are working in this township that we are looking to facilitate as e-waste drop of points.
This will be one of many e-waste drives to South African townships.
Participant
Organisation Name:
Circular-Energy
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Durban
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
14 October 2022
Activities:
Public Campaign - Social media, Business collection
Description: Awareness Campaign on small ewaste hoarding and collection capabilities of the PRO.
Participant
Organisation Name:
E-Waste Limpopo
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Polokwane
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
14 October
Activities:
Recycling
Description: We collect all electric and electronic waste. The company was started because we are passionate about the environment and therefore we play our part to ensure the disposal of WEEE in an environmentally friendly way.
Participant
Organisation Name:
E-Waste Limpopo
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Polokwane
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
14 October 2023
Activities:
Business collection, Public collection, School campaign or collection
Description: We collect and recycle all electronic and electric items. We encourage a circular cycle and strive to safe energy by putting resources back in circulation.
Participant
Organisation Name:
E-Waste Limpopo
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Polokwane or Tzaneen
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
14 October 2024
Activities:
Drop off centre
Description: Drop off for any electronic or electric waste at our Polokwane or Tzaneen branch
Participant
Organisation Name:
E-Waste Limpopo
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
polokwane
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
14 October 2025
Activities:
Awareness drive
Description: We encourage the local public and business to recycle their old phones, computers, appliances and gadgets to:
-prevent harmful chemicals from polluting our soil, water and air
-save valuable resources that can be reused in new products
-reduce greenhouse gas emmissions linked to mining and manufacturing
-create opportunities for a cleaner, safer world for the next generation
How to take action:
-drop off at E-Waste Limpopo, 53 Asbes street, Polokwane or 100D Claude Wheatley street, Tzaneen
-call us to schedule a collection
Every small actions counts. The phone in a drawer, the broken toaster in the garage, or the old laptop on the shelf can all be recycled and put back into the circular economy.
-prevent harmful chemicals from polluting our soil, water and air
-save valuable resources that can be reused in new products
-reduce greenhouse gas emmissions linked to mining and manufacturing
-create opportunities for a cleaner, safer world for the next generation
How to take action:
-drop off at E-Waste Limpopo, 53 Asbes street, Polokwane or 100D Claude Wheatley street, Tzaneen
-call us to schedule a collection
Every small actions counts. The phone in a drawer, the broken toaster in the garage, or the old laptop on the shelf can all be recycled and put back into the circular economy.
Participant
Organisation Name:
Electronic Cemetery
Organisation website:
Activity website:
City:
Hillcrest
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
Cut off 14th October
Activities:
Public Campaign - Social media
Description: On **International E-Waste Day 2024**, Electronic Cemetery, in partnership with **EWASA** and **USE-IT**, is leading the charge in raising awareness about the importance of proper electronic waste disposal. This year’s campaign encourages individuals, businesses, and communities to responsibly recycle their old electronics, keeping harmful materials out of landfills and ensuring valuable resources are reclaimed. By collaborating with industry leaders like EWASA and USE-IT, we are offering collection points and educational initiatives to inspire sustainable habits. Together, we aim to reduce the environmental impact of e-waste while contributing to a circular economy. Participants in our **E-Waste Challenge** stand a chance to win exciting prizes while making a positive difference for the planet. Join us in celebrating International E-Waste Day by taking action and helping to create a greener, cleaner future!
Participant
Organisation Name:
Ernst Metal Merchants
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Klerksdorp
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
11-18 October 2019
Activities:
Social media
Description: We will be running a competition for all our customers, when they sell there e-waste they will automatically be entered into a competition and stand a chance of winning a brand new Hi Fi system. We will also be talking to our local radio about e-waste.
Participant
Organisation Name:
Ernst Metal Merchants
Organisation website:
Activity website:
Social:
City:
Klerksdorp
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
1 October 2023 to 31 October 2023
Activities:
Public Campaign - Radio news, Business collection, News release, Social media, School campaign or collection, Public collection
Description: We will be celebrating IEWD the whole month of October with special prices if you sell us your Ewaste. We will also be running a competition in October, sell your Ewaste for a free entry to win 1 of 4 cash prizes, the winner will be announced on IEWD. We will be doing an article in our local newspaper and on our local radio about IEWD. We are looking forward to celebrating IEWD with the whole world.
Participant
Organisation Name:
Ernst Metal Merchants
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Klerksdorp
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
1 October 2025 to 31 October 2025 highlighting international Ewaste day.
Activities:
School campaign or collection
Description: We going to be advertising International Ewaste Day in the local business magazine.
We will also be doing a school lecture and collections. To create awareness in the children and their families.
We will be giving promo gifts at our business premises to help create awareness.
We will also be doing a school lecture and collections. To create awareness in the children and their families.
We will be giving promo gifts at our business premises to help create awareness.
Participant
Organisation Name:
EWaste Africa
Organisation website:
Activity website:
Social:
City:
Online
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
14 October 2021
Activities:
Business campaign -Social media
Description: We will be hosting a live launch of our newly accredited ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 waste electrical and electronic equipment facility on LinkedIn Live at 15h00 (SAST) on 14th October 2021. This launch will include a virtual tour of our facility, an address by a guest speaker, a brief description of our services portfolio and a celebration of our ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditation. We aim to encourage more businesses to recycle their WEEE.
Participant
Organisation Name:
EWaste Africa
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Cape Town, Ballito, Pietermaritzburg, Johannesburg
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
13-14 October 2023
Activities:
Public collection, Service launch
Description: We have exciting news and will launch a new service offering on IEWD with our partners. We will also support WEEE are Ilembe by placing a few pop-up collection points around the Ilembe District Municipality.
Participant
Organisation Name:
EWaste Africa
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Countrywide
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
12-14 October 2024
Activities:
Public collection
Description: We have been participating with ERA NPC to service the collection containers at Pick n Pay Hyper stores across South Africa as a part of their e-waste day campaign.
We are also running two additional activations on the day - one at the Cape Town Civic Centre, and another at the Varsity College, Pietermaritzburg.
We are also running two additional activations on the day - one at the Cape Town Civic Centre, and another at the Varsity College, Pietermaritzburg.
Participant
Organisation Name:
FS Ewaste
Organisation website:
Activity website:
Social:
City:
Bloemfontein
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
12 October; 14 October, 15 October and 19 October
Activities:
Public Campaign - Social media
Description:
- FS Ewaste will be having an E-waste collection and awareness day on Saturday 12 October 2024. This will be done in collaboration with the Fichardtpark Neighborhood association. Time: 09h00 – 11h00
- On Monday, 14 October, we will be having an e-waste awareness and collection day at the University of the Free State. Pamphlets will be handed out and presentations will be done. Time: 09h00 – 12h00
- On Tuesday, 15 October, we will host a tour of our facility to a winning school from Bloemfontein. We have a school competition running from 1 Aug till end Sept. The school with the most collected e-waste during this period, will win the price of the tour. Not sure about the time as this point.
- On Saturday, 19 October, we will once again have an e-waste collection and awareness day with Gardeniapark Neighborhood association. FS Ewaste will also sponsor a recycling station. Time: 09h00 – 11h00
Participant
Organisation Name:
Green Kid SA
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Bloemfontein
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
14/10/2020
Activities:
Public collection
Description: Green Kid SA would like to invite local free state residents to support E-waste Day and drop off all your household electrical and electronic waste for recycling at Central university of Technology at SAMTI building.
collections@greenkidsa.co.za WhatsApp's number for collection +27734133004
collections@greenkidsa.co.za WhatsApp's number for collection +27734133004
Participant
Organisation Name:
Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa
Organisation website:
Activity website:
Social:
City:
Johannesburg
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
October 2021
Activities:
News release
Description:
IWMSA press release via the Institutes email newsletter campaign to all its members for International e-waste day. An article will be published to focus on this years theme of increasing awareness of consumers (Domestic and Business)in improving rates of re-use and recycling.
Participant
Organisation Name:
KZN EDTEA
Organisation website:
City:
Pietermaritzburg
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
13/10/2024
Activities:
Public collection
Description: E-waste Collection in the Department
Participant
Organisation Name:
Lightcycle SA
Organisation website:
Activity website:
Social:
City:
Ballito
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
October 2021
Activities:
Business campaign Internet news
Description: We will be marketing the International E waste Day via our website and will do an article to all our members and stakeholder via social media and email campaigns to increase the role of consumers in improving rates of re-use and recycling.
Participant
Organisation Name:
Nobilis Recycling SA
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Jet Park, Boksburg
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
14 October 2024 - 18 October 2024
Activities:
Business collection, School campaign or collection, Public collection
Description: We are planning an event where we are collaborating with our neighbourly street cooking vendors. If the local community brings in all their unwanted E-Waste, they would get a free boerewors roll and paid per kg. We are also planning and trying to get discount vouchers from local electronic shops for newly-bought electronics from their store.
Lastly we are contacting our local primary school where we will give a cash p[rice of a R1000 to whomever brings in the most e-Waste.
Lastly we are contacting our local primary school where we will give a cash p[rice of a R1000 to whomever brings in the most e-Waste.
Participant
Organisation Name:
Optima Trading Pty Ltd
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Middelburg
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
14 October 2025
Activities:
Workshop
Description:
We are planning to host a workshop/training session for reclaimers on 14 October 2025, in commemoration of International E-Waste Day. This initiative aims to raise awareness around the safe disposal of electronic waste, especially among reclaimers who operate in landfill sites, waste transfer stations, and during curbside bin collections.
As you may be aware, these reclaimers are regularly exposed to hazardous e-waste materials, which poses significant health, safety, and environmental risks. The workshop will cover:
The handling and dismantling of e-waste
Safe recycling practices
The importance of using registered and reputable recyclers
We are particularly concerned about the risk posed by hazardous components, such as batteries and combustible cans, which can ignite or explode, especially during hot summer conditions.
In support of this initiative, we kindly request WEEE Forum with the following:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Educational materials
Refreshments for participants
Branded items (banners, shirts, etc.) to enhance visibility and awareness
Your support would greatly contribute to the safety and empowerment of informal reclaimers, while promoting responsible e-waste management in our community.
Participant
Organisation Name:
RECLITE SA
Organisation website:
City:
Ballito
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
14 October 2020
Activities:
Public collection
Description: The activity to be undertaken by Reclite SA will be to arrange 5 x e-waste collection point for the community within the Kwa-Dukuza Municipal District in the Province of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.
This will include placing manned collection containers at key shopping centers for the public to drop off e waste from their homes. The containers will be sponsored by a private waste management contractor that services the community waste collection services as a contracted by the Municipality.
An awareness and communication campaign will go out via various media options to the community informing them of the drop-off / collection points and to encourage participation in International the Ewaste Collection day.
The manned drop-off / collection points will have a person that will hand out information and educational leaflets to the public during the day.
The e waste collected during the day will be transported back to the recycling facility, and weighed for reporting.
This will include placing manned collection containers at key shopping centers for the public to drop off e waste from their homes. The containers will be sponsored by a private waste management contractor that services the community waste collection services as a contracted by the Municipality.
An awareness and communication campaign will go out via various media options to the community informing them of the drop-off / collection points and to encourage participation in International the Ewaste Collection day.
The manned drop-off / collection points will have a person that will hand out information and educational leaflets to the public during the day.
The e waste collected during the day will be transported back to the recycling facility, and weighed for reporting.
Participant
Organisation Name:
Reclite SA
Organisation website:
Activity website:
Social:
City:
Various
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
14 October 2023
Activities:
Public collection
Description: Reclite SA is a licenced WEEE treatment and recycling facility with a nationwide footprint throughout South Africa. Reclite will be setting up 8 collection points at various shopping malls in South Africa for the public to bring back their electronics on the day. Our staff will be will also be raising awareness with the public on the importance and the positive impact of recycling their ewaste and not hoarding it in garages or drawers etc. or throwing it away in the household bin.
The waste will be weighed and tracked with a full collection report generated.
The waste will be weighed and tracked with a full collection report generated.
Participant
Organisation Name:
Reclite SA (Pty) Ltd
Organisation website:
Activity website:
Social:
City:
Johannesburg
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
14 October 2021
Activities:
Public collection
Description: Reclite SA will email its customer and broader stakeholders within its network to increase the awareness and education to the consumer on how to increase recycling rates. This will be done via various communication platforms such as social media, press releases and via its website and newsletters.
Following the success of last years campaign, Reclite SA will also offer nationwide collection venues on the day for consumers, to provide support for international waste day, so that consumers and general public can drop off old electronic and electrical waste.
Following the success of last years campaign, Reclite SA will also offer nationwide collection venues on the day for consumers, to provide support for international waste day, so that consumers and general public can drop off old electronic and electrical waste.
Participant
Organisation Name:
Reclite SA (Pty) Ltd
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Johannesburg
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
14 October 2022
Activities:
Public Campaign - Social media
Description: Advertising campaign to customers and contact database to raise awareness on small electronics and to do collection drives for small and other e-waste.
Participant
Organisation Name:
Safe Waste
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Dainfern, Johannesburg
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
14/10/2023
Activities:
Public Campaign - Social media, Social media
Description: We will be holding an e-waste collection day on the 14th of October in a residential estate ( Dainfern).
The estate has 2,500 houses and a golf course. We have held this event for the last 5 years (excluding 1 year of Covid). Our average over the years has been to collect approximately 1500kg of e-waste
The estate has 2,500 houses and a golf course. We have held this event for the last 5 years (excluding 1 year of Covid). Our average over the years has been to collect approximately 1500kg of e-waste
Participant
Organisation Name:
Safe Waste Solutions
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Johannesburg
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
15/10/2022
Activities:
Public Campaign - Social media
Description: We are looking at doing an E-waste Collections day at a few estates where we do recycling around Johannesburg, South Africa - on the 15th October (Saturday) - for all the residents of theses Estates - plus minus 5000 residential homes
Participant
Organisation Name:
Safe Waste Solutions
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Johannesburg
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
12/10/2024
Activities:
Social media, Business collection, Public collection
Description: We are doing our annual E-waste day at a large residential estate in Northern Johannesburg - we will be doing an E-waste day for over 1200 residential house in an estate we also encourage the surrounding suburbs and schools to participate in bringing all their e-waste to be recycled
Participant
Organisation Name:
Sims Recycling Solutions
Organisation website:
Social:
City:
Ballito
Country:
South Africa
Activities:
Public Campaign - Social media, Social media, News release, Business collection, Business campaign -Social media, Business campaign Internet news
Description: In support of the 2019 INTERNATIONAL E-WASTE day Sims Recycling Solutions (SRS) will publish an educational blogpost on our website about why E-Waste Collection is important. This post will be shared via the SRS social media channels and newsletter in an effort to inform as many people as possible about the message. Our colleagues are requested to share the social media posts within their own social media channels.
Furthermore SRS will donate trees for every ton (1000KG) of E-Waste delivered into our recycling sites on 14th of October, 2019. This Sims - “E-Waste for Trees” - program will plant two trees per ton, one tree will be planted in Europe and the second one in Africa. Trees and Recycling E-Waste both contribute to a significant reduction of CO2 emissions. Trees capture CO2 emissions, and using recovered E-Waste materials as raw-material in the production process of new products reduces the usage of energy and CO2 emissions significantly. The activities will take place in: The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Austria, United Arab Emirates, South Africa.
Furthermore SRS will donate trees for every ton (1000KG) of E-Waste delivered into our recycling sites on 14th of October, 2019. This Sims - “E-Waste for Trees” - program will plant two trees per ton, one tree will be planted in Europe and the second one in Africa. Trees and Recycling E-Waste both contribute to a significant reduction of CO2 emissions. Trees capture CO2 emissions, and using recovered E-Waste materials as raw-material in the production process of new products reduces the usage of energy and CO2 emissions significantly. The activities will take place in: The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Austria, United Arab Emirates, South Africa.
Participant
Organisation Name:
Tiny Tau E-Waste Management
Organisation website:
Activity website:
Social:
City:
Pretoria
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
14 October 2023
Activities:
Public Campaign - Social media, Public collection, Social media
Description:
- As a startup company with lack of resources by dedicated in environmental conservation, we will be mobilizing and assisting the local community to take their e-waste to the nearest Makro stores. Selected Makro stores will rewarding drop-off redundant and obsolete electronics and electrical equipment.
Participant
Organisation Name:
Urban Elements
Organisation website:
Activity website:
City:
Sheffield Beach
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
14 October 2021
Activities:
Workshop
Description: Urban Elements will be providing a training workshop on the importance of consumer awareness and how to support consumer collection campaigns and collections to various recyclers, and electronic waste management companies to raise the awareness which in turn supports higher collection targets.
Participant
Organisation Name:
WEEE are iLembe
Organisation website:
Activity website:
Social:
City:
iLembe
Country:
South Africa
Date(s):
Promotion and marketing (August - September 2023) E-waste collection day (14th October 2023)
Activities:
Public collection, Business collection, School campaign or collection, Public Campaign - Social media
Description: WEEE are iLembe is an e-waste recycling partnership initiative that was established to create awareness about the importance of recycling waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) and to create partnerships between key stakeholders to grow the WEEE recycling industry in the iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.
In support of our awareness creation objective, WEEE are iLembe is coordinating a district-wide e-waste collection drive on International E-Waste Day. The collection drive is being done in partnership with e-waste recyclers, waste collectors, producer responsibility organisations (PROs), local government, and other partners. The collection drive will target residents, businesses, schools, and institutions through providing collection points across the iLembe District.
WEEE are iLembe and its partners will identify locations for e-waste drop-off and collection, co-develop marketing materials and promote the event ahead of International E-Waste Day, and ensure that on the day, e-waste is collected and then channelled into e-waste recycling activities.
In support of our awareness creation objective, WEEE are iLembe is coordinating a district-wide e-waste collection drive on International E-Waste Day. The collection drive is being done in partnership with e-waste recyclers, waste collectors, producer responsibility organisations (PROs), local government, and other partners. The collection drive will target residents, businesses, schools, and institutions through providing collection points across the iLembe District.
WEEE are iLembe and its partners will identify locations for e-waste drop-off and collection, co-develop marketing materials and promote the event ahead of International E-Waste Day, and ensure that on the day, e-waste is collected and then channelled into e-waste recycling activities.
About
The WEEE Forum a.i.s.b.l. is an international association representing 49 producer responsibility organisations across the globe. Together with our members, we are at the forefront of turning the extended producer responsibility principle into an effective electronic waste management policy approach through our combined knowledge of the technical, business and operational aspects of collection, logistics, de-pollution, processing, preparing for reuse and reporting of e-waste. Our mission is to be the world’s foremost e-waste competence centre excelling in the implementation of the circularity principle.
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