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Solid waste education resourcesSolid waste education resources<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Work%20And%20Business%20Generic%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><div class="ExternalClass7F559DD07612433D8D461686A90495D6"><p>We offer a collection of free educational material relating to waste management and recycling in Cape Town.</p> </div><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​Our resources</h2></span> <p>We have created a variety of educational resources to raise awareness of the cause and effects of poor waste management, and encourage Capetonians to reduce, reuse and recycle their waste. All of our resources are available to download and use offline, and range from graphic posters and infographics to booklets and pamphlets.</p><p>To see all of our waste education resources, please visit <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Document-centre">our document centre</a>, head to the Graphics and educational material category, and select the Waste and cleaning theme filter.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Featured publications</h2><p>Browse some of our popular resources below and share them with your learners, family and friends.</p><h4> A journey down the waste stream</h4><p> This pictorial map shows the journey waste takes from our homes to <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/our-service-facilities/Drop-off%20facilities">drop-off sites</a> and <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Landfills">landfills</a>.</p><p> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/MAP_WASTESTREAM_A4%20pdf.pdf" target="_blank">Download A Journey Down the Waste Stream A4 poster</a></p><h4>Back to Basics Booklets</h4><p>These bookles will provide you with the basics on how you can get involved and be part of the waste solution.</p><p> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/Getting_Started_Back_To_Basics_With_Waste_Booklet.pdf" target="_blank">Download our Getting Started: Back To Basics With Waste Booklet</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/Waste_Awareness_Booklet.pdf" target="_blank">Download our Waste Awareness: Getting Back To Basics Booklet</a><br></p><h4>Home Composting Made Easy Pamphlet<br></h4><p>Learn about <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/greener-living/green-gardening-and-eating/start-composting-at-home">home composting</a> and how you can help to reduce food waste and keep organic waste out of landfills.<br></p><p> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/Home_compost_made_easy_A4_Poster.pdf" target="_blank">Download the Home Composting Made Easy Pamphlet</a><br></p><h4>Illegal dumping pamphlet</h4><p>Learn about the negative effects illegal dumping has on your community and how you can <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/local%20and%20communities/community-health-and-safety/healthy-environment/prevent-illegal-dumping">help prevent it</a>.</p><p> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/SW_Leaflet-Stop_illegal_Dumping.pdf" target="_blank">Download Illegal Dumping Pamphlet</a><br></p><h4>Landfill buffer zones<br></h4><p>For the City to operate landfills legally, we need to adhere to strict rules that protect the health of the environment and surrounding communities. One of these rules is to maintain a buffer zone around the landfill site where no development is allowed. <br></p><p>Download the Health Risks Near Landfills Pamphlet (<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/SW_Leaflet_LandfillHealthRisks_English_.pdf" target="_blank">English</a> | <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/SW_Leaflet_LandfillHealthRisks_Afrikaans.pdf" target="_blank">Afrikaans</a> | <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/SW_Leaflet_LandfillHealthRisks_Xhosa.pdf" target="_blank">isiXhosa</a>)<br></p><h4> Reduce your waste infographic</h4><p>This colourful infographic teaches us the importance of <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/greener-living/recycling-at-home/reduce-your-waste">reducing our waste</a> and offers tips on how to reduce, reuse and recycle our waste.</p><p> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/Reduce%20your%20waste%20infographic.pdf" target="_blank">Download Reduce your Waste Infographic</a></p><h4>Recyclers App</h4><p>Find your nearest <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/commercial-utility-services/commercial-solid-waste-services/recycling-services">recycling service</a> using our <a href="http://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/wasterec/map" target="_blank">waste recyclers app<i class="icon link-external"></i></a>.</p><p> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/CCT_Waste_Recyclers_App_leaflet.pdf" target="_blank">Download the Waste Recyclers App Pamphlet</a>.</p><h4> School recycling booklet</h4><p>Our informative booklet helps to raise awareness among educators, learners and their families by encouraging schools to start a waste management and <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/greener-living/recycling-at-home/recycling-guide">recycling</a> programme.</p><p> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/School_recycling_booklet_ENG.pdf" target="_blank">Download our School recycling booklet</a><br></p><h4>Smart living activity sheets</h4><p>Our Smart Living Handbook contains activity sheets that can be printed out and copied for learners to carry out environmental audits at their school.<br></p><p> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/CCT_Smart_Living_Handbook.pdf" target="_blank">Download our Smart Living Handbook</a>.<br></p><h4>Urban Waste Management Resource Information Guideline<br></h4><p>This handy pamphlet provides quick access to important Urban Waste Management resources.<br></p><p><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/SWM_Leaflet_ISWA.pdf" target="_blank">Download the Urban Waste Man​agement Resource Information Guideline​</a>.<br></p><h4>Waste Champions Activity Booklet</h4><p>Our Waste Champions Activity Booklet provides fun activities which raise awareness and educate learners about the importance of managing waste responsibly.<br></p><p> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/WasteChampions_Activity_Booklet.pdf" target="_blank">Download our Waste Champions Activity Booklet</a>.<br></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Educational programmes, talks and exhibitions</h2><p>You may also want to get involved in the Waste Education and Recycling Programme, organise a Waste Education Talk at your school or visit an Educational Exhibition. Find out how by following the City Connect links below:</p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading white-copy yellow bg-darker-grey"><div class="graphic"> <i class="info citycard">​​</i></div><div class="desc"><h4>City Connect</h4><p> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Activities-and-programmes/Cleaning-and-recycling/Waste-education-and-recycling-programme">Get involved in the Waste Education and Recycling Programme</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Activities-and-programmes/Cleaning-and-recycling/Educational-exhibitions">Attend an educational exhibition</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Activities-and-programmes/Cleaning-and-recycling/Waste-education-talks">Organise a waste education talk at your school</a></p></div></div></span>GP0|#34de3d15-9923-494f-b383-40118736d6e9;L0|#034de3d15-9923-494f-b383-40118736d6e9|Solid waste education resources;GTSet|#ef3a64a2-d764-44bc-9d69-3a63d3fadea1;GPP|#169dfa6f-98bf-42b2-96f1-9f95a4216dae;GPP|#dd38e0c6-c712-4d31-b2ed-7b1dc6de22fe;GPP|#245ec7aa-a528-4cd3-bcac-597c292db711;GP0|#f4a092d4-20bb-4b67-9eb1-250795b067c3;L0|#0f4a092d4-20bb-4b67-9eb1-250795b067c3|Solid waste education resources;GPP|#14ec83c7-3480-4a41-b2d6-9498da368c85;GPP|#9aca6ddb-bf5e-4ab8-86cd-ad4d94dce949;GPP|#af370586-9ba3-404a-9d6e-02066ca42752;GP0|#1c52e92a-e871-4a92-bc67-bfeb4651873f;L0|#01c52e92a-e871-4a92-bc67-bfeb4651873f|Solid waste education resources;GPP|#ed1681b3-c566-4765-a7b3-a678771879a7;GPP|#b9e08874-3450-4f3c-b041-b7a353a68bd2;GPP|#e88ff549-973f-4e3c-a46c-cfbe61bd6a24Our educational resources related to waste and recycling are available to read, download or print.0

 

 

A Journey Down the Waste Stream A4 Poster (Eng/Afr/Xhosa)A Journey Down the Waste Stream A4 Poster (Eng/Afr/Xhosa)585049GP0|#591e1d8b-7507-4dd3-8a9a-59b5cdd318c6;L0|#0591e1d8b-7507-4dd3-8a9a-59b5cdd318c6|Poster;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#5340fe0b-73a7-472c-bef7-04e450fb5c4f;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2020-10-31T22:00:00Z
Bin Theft Notice and FAQsBin Theft Notice and FAQs168515GP0|#7d9df7be-4d49-4007-95e2-153219f9c783;L0|#07d9df7be-4d49-4007-95e2-153219f9c783|FAQs;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#d8892104-ce90-493e-b813-93c488f4b1d3;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e;GP0|#c3444de2-1204-414d-a436-593b4be81c13;L0|#0c3444de2-1204-414d-a436-593b4be81c13|Notice;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#3a03f9b9-d2e9-49b1-92e1-37b654747f82;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2021-08-23T22:00:00Z
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School Recycling BookletSchool Recycling Booklet6933015GP0|#5702b03d-251a-4a3f-8243-b5b3f7bb764a;L0|#05702b03d-251a-4a3f-8243-b5b3f7bb764a|Booklet;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#5340fe0b-73a7-472c-bef7-04e450fb5c4f;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2023-07-05T22:00:00Z
School Recycling Centre Booklet School Recycling Centre Booklet 522201GP0|#5702b03d-251a-4a3f-8243-b5b3f7bb764a;L0|#05702b03d-251a-4a3f-8243-b5b3f7bb764a|Booklet;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#5340fe0b-73a7-472c-bef7-04e450fb5c4f;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2016-11-29T22:00:00Z
School Waste Audit Booklet School Waste Audit Booklet 392811GP0|#5702b03d-251a-4a3f-8243-b5b3f7bb764a;L0|#05702b03d-251a-4a3f-8243-b5b3f7bb764a|Booklet;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#5340fe0b-73a7-472c-bef7-04e450fb5c4f;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2016-11-29T22:00:00Z
Smart Living Handbook 2023Smart Living Handbook 202310539849GP0|#dcc8214b-489e-4c99-a7e9-6bc8bda6e154;L0|#0dcc8214b-489e-4c99-a7e9-6bc8bda6e154|Handbook;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#d8892104-ce90-493e-b813-93c488f4b1d3;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2023-02-13T22:00:00Z
Solid Waste Services FAQsSolid Waste Services FAQs157273GP0|#7d9df7be-4d49-4007-95e2-153219f9c783;L0|#07d9df7be-4d49-4007-95e2-153219f9c783|FAQs;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#d8892104-ce90-493e-b813-93c488f4b1d3;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2008-12-31T22:00:00Z
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