What is Separation at Source Recycling?

It is the practice of separating recyclable materials from general waste at the point of generation (e.g. in your home) to prevent it from entering the general waste stream that is destined for a landfill site.

Where is the S@S Pilot Project implemented?

Phase 1 commended on October 2021 in a portion of Ward 9 and comprises the following suburbs: Westering/Linton, Grange/Bramhope/Taybank/Moregrove.

The recycling project will expand into the following areas early in 2025: Bluewater Bay, Amsterdamhoek, Redhouse, Swartkops and NU 5 Motherwell.

Residents should note that collection of the recyclables will only start once at least 10% of each area registered. On-line registrations for the project are open and can be done by clicking on the Submit button below.

Who can take part in the project?

1. Westering/Linton Grange: only residents that reside within the boundaries ( as per the below map) can register.
2. Anyone that reside within Bluewater Bay, Amsterdamhoek, Redhouse, Swartkops Village or Motherwell NU 5.
3. Sectional title properties that have a waste collection contract with the Municipality can also register (flats, townhouses, old age homes, etc).

Avoid using work email addresses, as most emails will be marked as spam and won’t be delivered.

Check your mailbox or junk/spam folder for an email reply that your details were received.

More information:

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What is expected of residents that participate in Separation at Source Recycling?

Each household that registers to be part of the project will be issued monthly, with one yellow recycling bag per week. Residents are required to place ALL dry recyclable material (paper, plastic, metal, glass) in the yellow bag.

The bag of recycling needs to be placed out, as per the communication received once registered. In most cases it will be on the same day that normal refuse collections occurs.

How will the Municipality communicate with residents about the project?

Once registered, communication will mainly be done via email, as it is the easiest way to reach participating households.

The MY Waste page on the NMBM website will also be updated with important information as the project unfolds and households that do not form part of the pilot project can educate themselves and follow the progress.

Look out for the NMBM Green team that will be undertaking Blitz awareness campaigns in the Bluewater Bay, Redhouse, Swartkops Village and Motherwell NU 5 areas and communication that might be placed in post boxes during the next few weeks.

Who to contact for more information?

If residents need further information all queries can be submitted via below or contact 041-506 2833 during office hours.

What happens if residents do not register?

The waste of households not registered to participate in this pilot project will still be collected as per the normal schedule.

Why is it important that as many people as possible participate in this project?

At the moment this is a voluntary project, but in future it will become mandatory for all households to recycle.

The more households that participate during the pilot phase, the more data will be made available to the Municipality to make cost calculations and to determine how to roll it out to other areas.

How much will it cost the resident?

There will be NO additional cost to the households that participate: all that is expected of you is that you become more waste conscious and do your bit to preserve our environment.

\What must residents do that are already recycling with a private service provider?

It is advised that resident continue recycling through the existing recycling systems that they use, except those that recycle through Zwartkops Conservancy. 

If you reside in the Blue water Bay, Redhouse and Swartkops suburbs and you are recycling through the Zwartkops Conservancy initiative, we request that you register on this project.

The municipality have a relationship with the recycling companies that run recycling initiatives and the aim is to work together and not to interfere with their normal day to day operations, this will assist in getting the best results on data collected during the pilot project.

Important points to remember when you are registered to be part of the project.

• Always check on the list what is accepted and what not, as not all items with a recycling logo are recyclable.

• Ensure that your cans and bottles are emptied, give it a rinse, shake off the water so other items won’t get wet, and throw it in your bin! There is no need to rinse your recyclables except to keep unwanted pests away from your bag, please use grey water or dishwashing water for this purpose.

• You do not have to remove labels from bottles and cans, but boxes and plastic bottles need to be a flattened as much as possible to save space.

• Put out the coloured bag of recycling together with your black bag of general waste - no later than 6 am on collection day.

• Keep food and liquid out of your recycling bag as this will contaminate your clean recyclable material.

WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT!

If you’re not sure if an item is recyclable, it’s better to just throw it in with your general waste, this is to avoid recyclables to get contaminated.