How to Recycle

How to start Recycling!

HOW DOES IT WORK

1. Register via email at backoffice@lasakagroup.co.za

2. Confirm option of removal (residential/business or complex)

3. Arrange convenient time for collection.

4. Our team will supply the number of bags or bins required.

5. Collected and taken to depot for sorting.

A R500 registration fee (once off) is applicable for a 3 year contract and recyclables will be collected FREE OF CHARGE FOR THE DURATION OF THE CONTRACT. The recycling collection service has an option to include a 240 liter wheelie bin at a rate of R880 (once off) per bin. The bin remains the property of Lasaka Group for the remainder of the contract and will be collected once 2 months notice has been agreed upon and communicated in writing. If bins are stolen, a fee of R1000 per bin is applicable, damaged bins due to wear and tear will be replaced free of charge.

New sign up through the website will only be invoiced once the bin or bags have been delivered. The invoice will include banking details or any other relevant information regarding changes in schedule or pricing.

An annual price increase of 8% will be applicable.

The service runs according to a schedule and its the responsibility of the client to place bins/bags for collection where it is accessible and visible for the collection team. Gated community/complex/Estate or office block clients are responsible for access on scheduled collection days. If the days are changed, the client is to inform Lasaka office immediately via email at backoffice@lasakagroup.co.za

On sign up 30/60 clear recycle bags (depending on option selected) are included for the recovery and transport of mixed recycling. Bags can be ordered online and delivered on the next scheduled collection day. Invoicing for bags will be either added to the regular monthly invoice or separate depending on time of the month.

HOW TO RECYCLE

1. Remove cap or lid:

The cap is often made from material that is different from the container or bottle. In most cases this will be obvious, glass jars, bottles, Tetrapak etc, however with plastics the cap could become a source of contamination for the plastic resin that is being recycled from the bottle. These lids and caps can still be recycled, simply remove and place in your recycling bag separately.

2. Rinse:

Rinse bottles and containers before you place them in the recycling bag. Simply drain out any remaining liquids and rinse it out briefly.

3. Flatten or Crush:

Flatten cartons and boxes or crush the plastic bottles and cans before placing them in your recycling bag. You will be able to fit much more into the recycling bag. Cardboard boxes may be too large to fit comfortably inside your recycling bag, fold boxes and place next to your bins when you take them out.

4. Recycle: Place the recyclables in your recycling bag and place the bag outside with your rubbish bags. We will be able to easily differentiate between recyclable and non recyclable waste when we come to collect it.

WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED

PAPER: Old letters, Office paper, Envelopes, Books, Coloured paper (invoices, etc.), Newspapers, Magazines, Flyers, Cereal Boxes, Food Boxes, Toile Roll inners, Cardboard, Cigarette Boxes, Phone Books., School Books

GLASS: Bottles and jars – rinse and remove the lid (which can also be recycled)

PLASTIC: Anything with the recycling logo regardless of number as well as any bags, bottles, tubs, coat hangers, lids and tops, containers, sweet wrappers and chip packets.

METALS: Cans, Coat hangers, Lids and Tops, Aluminium foil and any Solid metal items.

TETRAPAK: Foil lined cartons and containers mainly from Juice and Milk.

POLYSTYRENE (Styrofoam): Food trays and Packing foam.

COLLECTION OPTIONS

Home /Curbside Collections

We provide you with 30 recycling bags for the month , if additional bags are required an order can be placed via email at backoffice@lasakagroup.co.za

All of your recyclables (paper, cardboard, certain plastics, glass, cans and cartons such as Tetra Pak) can all be placed in the same recycling bags, no sorting required. We also collect electronic waste- anything with a plug.

Place your recycling outside on your kerb on your designated collection day, a minimum of 5 bags will be collected per trip, if you do not have the minimum amount, please hold over to the following collection day. All cardboard boxes must be flattened and placed next to bins for collection.(during winter, ensure they are enclosed with plastic)

*Please note that we do not carry out collections on public holidays. In this case please keep your recycling until the following week and we will collect everything then.

Office Collections

For Offices, Buildings and Factories we tailor make your recycling program based on how much waste you currently throw away.

We can assist you in reducing your waste to landfill by helping you choose which bins to use and how to set up your program for maximum efficiency and participation. All cardboard boxes must be flattened and placed in the waste area for collection.

We are able to utilize your existing bins if need be or additional bins can be purchased.

Complex Collections

We help you set up bins that are placed in a designated area within your complex. Residents place their recyclables in the bins un-bagged and a Lasaka Group team member collects and removes your recycling.

We provide you with the feedback on how much you are recycling on a monthly basis. All cardboard boxes must be flattened and placed in waste area for collection.

We have three options available;

We can supply each unit with 10 recycled bags and to be placed in designated area for collection.

We can supply wheelie bins or if there are existing bins, 10 recycling bags per bin per month and collected on designated day.

We can supply one or more sorters for a fee on site to sort the recyclables and place into bulk bags for collection when they are full.

Drop-off facility

Our drop off facility caters to larger volumes of recyclables as a buy-back centre to smaller recycling companies.

COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Monday:

Areas in and around Cape Town CBD, Salt River Gardens

Tuesday:

Kenilworth, Rondebosch, Rosebank, Mowbray, Woodstock, Vredehoek, Oranjezicht, Higgovale, Gardens, Flamingo Vlei

Wednesday:

Claremont, Newlands, Observatory, Greenpoint, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay, SeaPoint, Tableview, Waves Edge, West Beach

Thursday:

Milnerton, Montague Gardens, Edgemead, Bothasig

Friday:

Business/Corporates (as per request)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLECTION

A Lasaka Group representative undertakes to collect acceptable materials, as per the number of bags or bins provided, on the designated day and time for that area.

If there are no collection/donations placed outside, the vehicle will not stop nor return until the following collection.

Collection postponements:

If collections are postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, the client will be notified accordingly and rescheduled.

Please ensure email addresses and contact details are up to date.

Missed Collections:

Please notify the Operations Manager at +2721 761 5465 on the day of collection if a bin has been missed.

Binding conditions and amendments:

Lasaka Group and its representatives shall not be bound by any warranties or representations unless they have been made in writing or are published electronically on its website or communicated via e-mail.

Refund policy:

There are no refunds, where applicable.

Upon subscribing to the service, the member shall be bound by the above terms and conditions and by any regulations and conditions as published on the Lasaka Group website from time to time.

Once the payment has reflected in the account, collections will commence as from the 1st collection per schedule for the area.

RECYCLING

How to start Recycling!