National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008)

Notices

National Domestic Waste Collection Standards

5. Drop-off centres for Recyclables

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Drop-off centres for recyclables not collected at the households must be easily accessible to the public. Such centres must also be conducive to reinforcing recycling behaviour - it must be clean and user friendly. Drive-through options should be considered and implemented where feasible. Collection from drop-off centres must be at regular intervals so as not to cause a nuisance.