Mpact Recycling

15/06/2026

Paper has the potential to put shoes on someone's feet.♻️

By collecting and selling white office and mixed paper, many people can support themselves, provide for their families and buy the everyday things they need. To unlock its potential, keep paper dry and separated from waste to help the next person earn.​

Download our waste classification guide: https://brnw.ch/21x3lLJ

Mpact Recycling As the leading recycler in South Africa, we collect approximately 700,000 tonnes of recovered recyclables per annum. We run numerous pick-up programmes via schools, communities, an

11/06/2026

Don’t let your hard work go to waste. ♻️

When collecting paper and cardboard, always ensure your material is clean and dry. This helps you receive the best possible value for your material. If you’re a waste collector using a trolley, use a plastic sheet to protect your recyclables. If you’re a supplier using a bakkie, invest in a tarp to keep your material covered.

Visit your nearest Mpact Recycling branch: https://brnw.ch/21x3g56

08/06/2026

Cartons have the potential to put kids through school. ♻️

Many of our suppliers have used the money earned from collecting and selling cartons to help put their children and families through school and university, like buy-back centre owner Buyiswa Matenshi. ​

To unlock their potential, keep cartons clean and separated from waste to ​help the next person earn.

Download our waste classification guide: https://brnw.ch/21x3axx

Guides Poster Waste classification guide (paper, plastic, other, contamination) Circular economy – Life Cycle

04/06/2026

Learn how to recycle in 3 easy steps ♻️

Step 1: Identify recyclable packaging.
(Refer to our waste classification guide: https://brnw.ch/21x35gc )

Step 2: Separate recyclables from food waste by placing them in a separate bag or bin. Rinse out any leftover food and keep materials clean and dry.

Step 3: On bin day, give your recyclables to a waste picker or drop them off at your nearest Mpact Recycling branch.

Let us know in the comments how you recycle at home ♻️

01/06/2026

PET plastic has the potential to help feed a family. ♻️

Many waste collectors and suppliers earn cash by collecting and reselling PET plastic, helping them support their families and communities, such as buy-back centre owner Ezekiel Ramashiya. To unlock its potential, separate it from waste and help the next person earn cash.

Download our waste classification guide: https://brnw.ch/21x2Zo6

21/05/2026

For our new suppliers, here’s how our weighing process works.

When you arrive in a car, bakkie or truck, we weigh your vehicle along with your load. Our team checks your material for the correct type and any contamination. You then unload in the designated areas, after which your empty vehicle is weighed again. This weight is deducted to calculate your net load. Our scales are calibrated twice a year to ensure accurate and fair payment. You’ll receive a weighbridge ticket with your load details to take to the cash office window for payment.

See it for yourself, visit your nearest Mpact Recycling branch today: https://brnw.ch/21x2GdG

18/05/2026

Some things just don’t go together. Like cardboard, plastic and paper.

To get the best value from your load, make sure your materials are separated correctly. For example, plastic should not be mixed with cardboard in the same bale or bulk bag. You should also avoid contaminating recyclables with liquids or organic waste, as this affects the quality of the material.

Make every trip to Mpact Recycling count. Find a branch near you: https://brnw.ch/21x2zTq

14/05/2026

Did you know that, as a supplier, you have the right to know whether your buyer’s scales are calibrated?

Start by asking if the scale has been verified by a SANAS-accredited technician. Only accredited service providers are authorised to test and certify trade scales. A compliant scale should display a current verification sticker and have a valid certificate available on site. It is also worth asking how often the scale is calibrated. A responsible buyer should be able to confirm when the last calibration took place and when the next is due.

Make every trip to Mpact Recycling count. Find a branch near you: https://brnw.ch/21x2tDx