Accredited waste service providers | Accredited waste service providers | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Accredited%20waste%20service%20providers%20for%20residential%20waste%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClass050E09DA0D074257BFA7A7E172639AA9"><p>It is your responsibility to handle your waste responsibly and reduce, reuse and recycle. </p></div> | <h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2><p>The disposal of waste materials from residential or commercial premises must be done responsibly, and must comply with the City’s
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/DISPOSAL_GUIDELINES__1_%20%282%29.pdf" target="_blank">waste disposal guidelines</a>. We recommend that you do not make use of informal waste removal services, but rather contact the City to collect your waste. Alternatively, you can make use of an accredited waste service provider.</p><p>If any waste is illegally disposed of, the person who produced the waste will be liable to a fine or prosecuted in terms of the
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Integrated%20Waste%20Management%20Amended%20By-law%202010.pdf" target="_blank">Integrated Waste Management By-law</a>.</p>
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<i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>vehicle impoundments</h4><p>If you dump waste illegally, your vehicle will be impounded and will only be released when the case is finalised, and you have paid the release fee. Whether you are a resident or a business, ensure that you dispose of your waste at one of our
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-City-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Drop-off%20facilities">registered drop-off sites</a>.</p></div></div></span>
<h4>Waste services in City Connect</h4>
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<i class="info citycard"></i></div><div class="desc"><h4>You may also want to:</h4><p>
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/solid-waste/Apply-to-change-your-waste-management-service">Apply to change your waste management service</a></p><p>
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/solid-waste/Apply-for-a-new-wheelie-bin-for-domestic-properties">Apply for a wheelie bin</a></p><p>
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/solid-waste/Apply-for-non-residential-waste-removal">Apply for non-residential waste removal</a></p></div></div></span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">Become an accredited waste service provider</h2><p>Any service provider who does not comply with the law could lose accreditation and will not be allowed to operate in Cape Town. All accredited waste service providers must focus on reducing, reusing and recycling waste, before simply dumping and disposing. </p><p>For step-by-step instructions on how to register as an accredited waste service provider with the City, follow the City Connect link below. </p>
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<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Register/Business-and-trade/Register-as-an-accredited-waste-services-provider">Register as an accredited waste services provider</a></p></div></div></span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><h4>
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Waste%20Services%20Department">Waste Services Department</a><br></h4><p>
<em>Telephone:<br><a>0860 103 089</a><br><br>Email:<br><a href="mailto:wastewise@capetown.gov.za"><em>wastewise@capetown.gov.za</em></a></em></p> | | GP0|#6c9e1cd3-4691-410b-abd1-3e917b6eea65;L0|#06c9e1cd3-4691-410b-abd1-3e917b6eea65|Accredited waste service providers;GTSet|#ef3a64a2-d764-44bc-9d69-3a63d3fadea1;GPP|#d4956a09-99ad-4d97-9921-0cf7e06b961c;GPP|#a3964d56-b74d-4d64-95c1-ff381a88a277;GPP|#245ec7aa-a528-4cd3-bcac-597c292db711;GP0|#ca3133d7-d58c-459d-8a84-5ce7a0f78cc4;L0|#0ca3133d7-d58c-459d-8a84-5ce7a0f78cc4|Accredited waste service providers;GPP|#ae2787f7-3d59-4363-896c-e08d35e8787b;GPP|#99fac000-f3ac-4774-9ffd-e5e59a130e21;GPP|#e88ff549-973f-4e3c-a46c-cfbe61bd6a24 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | It is your responsibility to use an accredited waste service provider to dispose of your residential and commercial waste. | 0 |