Aim of the Nelson Mandela Bay WASTE EXCHANGE (WX)

The aim of the Waste Exchange Project (WX) is to reduce the use of natural resources by encouraging the re-use of waste.

The following are the main categories of waste that can be exchanged:

• Construction and demolition waste
• Consumer products
• General waste
• Industrial waste (will be included in the next phase).

What is the WX ?

It is a FREE online service, managed by the NMBM, available to business, industry, NGOs, schools and individuals who generate or may use unwanted waste material.

The WEBSITE is designed to help the users in marketing their unwanted waste material and to facilitate a match up with users, re-users and recyclers.

Why REGISTER on the WX ?

• To advertise your unwanted waste material for FREE (wanted or available)
• View contact details of other parties and contact them directly.
• Get regular updates on any changes that take place on the WX website.
• Support Nelson Mandela Bay’s “GO GREEN” Campaign.

BENEFITS of listing waste material on the Waste Exchange:

To users:

• Alternative to landfill
• Encourage the reuse or recycling of waste
• Save on disposal, transport and purchase costs
• Support community groups by making re-usable material available
• Reduction in the use of natural resources

To the Municipality:

• Reduction of waste to landfill
• Reduction in illegally dumped waste
• Creation of a better understanding on environmental and waste issues

Users are encouraged to report successful exchanges under “Successful Waste Exchanges”.