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Event greening

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Manage your event waste </h2></span> <p> <span aria-hidden="true"></span>Make sure your event is as green as possible by making socially and environmentally responsible decisions when planning, running or participating in an event.<span aria-hidden="true"></span></p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p> Be responsible and make sure you contract a recycling collector for your event where possible. Use our <a href="http://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/wasterec/map" target="_blank">waste recyclers app<i class="icon link-external"></i></a> to find a recycling collector in your area. The City can also assist with the hiring of recycling bins for your event – find out more below.</p></div></div></span> <p>You may need an <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/commercial-utility-services/commercial-solid-waste-services/integrated-waste-management-plans">integrated waste management plan</a> for your event, depending on the kind of event you are holding. This will include a plan for management and recycling of your event waste, as well as cleaning up the event area. </p><h4>For more information, please see the following pages: </h4><p> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Licences-and-permits/Filming-and-events/Apply-for-an-event-permit">Apply for an event permit</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Work%20and%20business/Doing-business-in-the-city/Business-compliance-permits-and-licences/Hold-a-large-event-in-the-city">Hold a large event in the city </a></p><p>We also recommend that you consult with the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/departments/Events%20Department">Events Department</a> – as they can guide you around the permit application.</p><p>If you require waste collection and/or cleaning services for your event, or you want to hire recycling bins from the City, you can indicate the details in your application. We will respond with quotations for cleaning, waste collection and/or recycling bin hire. </p><p>If you don’t use our services, you will need to have a waste service provider who is accredited in terms of the City’s <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Integrated%20Waste%20Management%20By-law%202009.pdf" target="_blank">Integrated Waste Management By-law</a> and the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Integrated%20Waste%20Management%20Amended%20By-law%202010.pdf" target="_blank">Amended Integrated Waste Management By-law. </a></p><h4>Free event recycling bins</h4><p>What are the benefits of hiring a free recycling bin from the City?</p><ul><li>Create economic opportunities (for a recycler) </li><li>Have a positive environmental image </li><li>Keep Cape Town clean and beautiful </li><li>Make efficient use of Cape Town’s resources </li><li>Meet the City’s Waste By-law objective</li><li>Save on waste disposal costs </li></ul><p>Email <a href="mailto:re.cycling@capetown.gov.za">re.cycling@capetown.gov.za</a> for more information.</p>

Read the Smart Events Handbook for tips on keeping your event green.

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