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Solid waste education resources

<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></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/Solid_Waste_%20ILLEGAL_DUMPING_%20Leaflet_A5_Eng_Afr.pdf" target="_blank">Download Illegal dumping pamphlet (English/Afrikaans)</a><br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/Solid_Waste_%20ILLEGAL_DUMPING_%20Leaflet_A5_Eng_Xhosa.pdf" target="_blank">Download Illegal dumping pamphlet (English/isiXhosa)</a> </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/Schools_recycling_booklet_Afr.pdf" target="_blank">Download School recycling booklet (Afrikaans)</a> <br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/School_recycling_booklet_ENG.pdf" target="_blank">Download School recycling booklet (English)</a> <br><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/Schools_recycling_booklet_Xhosa.pdf" target="_blank">Download School recycling booklet (isiXhosa)</a> </p><p> <b>Smart living activity sheets</b><br>Our Smart Living Handbook contains activity sheets that can be printed out and copied for learners to carry out environmental audits at their school.</p><p>Download our <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/CCT_Smart_Living_Handbook.pdf" target="_blank">Smart Living Handbook</a>.</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>

Our educational resources related to waste and recycling are available to read, download or print.

A Journey Down the Waste Stream A4 Poster (Eng/Afr/Xhosa)	585049	GP0\|#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-9601f17b780e	2020-10-31T22:00:00Z
Bin Theft Notice and FAQs	168515	GP0\|#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;GPP\|#3a03f9b9-d2e9-49b1-92e1-37b654747f82	2021-08-23T22:00:00Z
Getting Started: Back To Basics With Waste Booklet	2954016	GP0\|#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-9601f17b780e	2022-06-29T22:00:00Z
Illegal Dumping of Solid Waste Pamphlet (English/Afrikaans)	796689	GP0\|#367c7831-4239-4ad6-824a-c4325897c033;L0\|#0367c7831-4239-4ad6-824a-c4325897c033\|Pamphlet;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#5340fe0b-73a7-472c-bef7-04e450fb5c4f;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2016-08-30T22:00:00Z
Illegal Dumping of Solid Waste Pamphlet (English/isiXhosa)	798566	GP0\|#367c7831-4239-4ad6-824a-c4325897c033;L0\|#0367c7831-4239-4ad6-824a-c4325897c033\|Pamphlet;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#5340fe0b-73a7-472c-bef7-04e450fb5c4f;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2016-08-30T22:00:00Z
School Recycling Booklet (Afrikaans)	510881	GP0\|#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-9601f17b780e	2015-12-31T22:00:00Z
School Recycling Booklet (English)	545531	GP0\|#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-9601f17b780e	2015-12-31T22:00:00Z
School Recycling Booklet (IsiXhosa)	467617	GP0\|#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-9601f17b780e	2015-12-31T22:00:00Z
School Recycling Centre Booklet	522201	GP0\|#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-9601f17b780e	2016-11-29T22:00:00Z
School Waste Audit Booklet	392811	GP0\|#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-9601f17b780e	2016-11-29T22:00:00Z
Smart Living Handbook 2020	8865911	GP0\|#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-9601f17b780e	2020-06-29T22:00:00Z
Solid Waste Services FAQs	157273	GP0\|#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	2008-12-31T22:00:00Z
Waste Awareness: Getting Back To Basics Booklet	6030785	GP0\|#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-9601f17b780e	2022-06-30T10:00:00Z
Waste Recyclers App Pamphlet	377026	GP0\|#367c7831-4239-4ad6-824a-c4325897c033;L0\|#0367c7831-4239-4ad6-824a-c4325897c033\|Pamphlet;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#5340fe0b-73a7-472c-bef7-04e450fb5c4f;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2020-10-31T22:00:00Z