Paper Recycling
This is probably the most sensitive item to recycle and is also the most lucrative. White paper is also known as white gold in recycling terms.
Things to know:
- Keep it separate from all other waste.
- Keep it clean and dry in order to maintain its quality. Wet paper will not be accepted & then once it is dry it wont be in the same condition.
Some frequently asked questions:
Q: Do I need to remove the windows from my envelopes in order to recycle them?
A: No. Most window envelopes are made out of water soluble paper fibre instead of the plastic that was once used. Recycle these as mixed paper.
Q: Can I include Post-it Notes with my recycling?
A: Yes, Post-it Notes can be recycled as mixed paper.
Paper such as tissue, waxed and carbon paper cannot be recycled.
An estimated 17 trees and 26,497.8 litres of water are saved for each ton of paper that is recycled.
Who to Contact:
Paper, Recycling Association of Southern Africa
+27 11 803 5063
Mpact Recycling
+27 12 380 0920 - Gauteng
+27 31 274 6600 - KZN
+27 21 931 5107 - Western Cape
Nampack Recycling
0800 018 818
Sappi Refibre
+27 82 876 7468 - Gauteng
+27 83 234 6217 - Limpopo & Mpumalanga
+27 83 227 1379 - Western Cape
+27 83 234 6284 - Other Provinces