Waste management services in Cape Town and the Western Cape
Reliable, environmentally responsible waste collection, transport, recycling and disposal for government, commercial, industrial and residential clients across the Western Cape.
Waste managed from collection to final processing
At WasteWant, we provide reliable and environmentally responsible waste management for residential, commercial and industrial customers. Our services cover waste collection, transportation, recycling, recovery and responsible disposal of a wide range of waste materials.
Every customer has different needs, so we offer personalised waste management, flexible collection solutions and ongoing support. We work with you to build a practical solution around your site, your waste volumes and your schedule, while reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfill.
Recyclable material goes to our material recovery facilities in Philippi and Woodstock. What cannot be recycled is disposed of responsibly at landfill.
What our waste management service includes
- Scheduled collections agreed with you
- Once-off clean-ups after events or building work
- Transport by our own fleet of more than 100 vehicles
- Containers matched to the scope of each job
- Separation of recyclables for recovery at our MRFs
- Responsible disposal of non-recyclable waste
- Safe disposal certificates where required
- Certificates of Destruction for confidential material
- Waste reports for your environmental reporting
Waste we handle
We can collect most types of waste as part of a tailored service.
We collect
- General waste
- Garden and green waste
- Bulky waste
- Builders' rubble
- Food waste
- Recyclables
We do not collect
- Medical waste
- Hazardous waste
These aren't part of our standard collections, but on larger jobs we can handle medical and hazardous waste too. Talk to us about your job
Why work with WasteWant
Our own recycling facility
Our own material recovery facility in Philippi, plus the Woodstock MRF we run for the City of Cape Town. Together they process more than 600,000 kg of recyclables a month.
The capacity to deliver
More than 1,600 full time employees and a fleet of over 100 vehicles, with all work done by our own in-house teams.
Trusted by government
Most of our work is for government, including cleaning the majority of the City of Cape Town's buildings.
An empowerment partner
100% black youth owned and managed, and a Level 3 B-BBEE contributor.
Waste management questions
Do you offer personalised waste management services?
Yes. WasteWant provides personalised waste management based on your specific requirements, including regular collections, specialised waste requirements and tailored collection arrangements. Where applicable, we can also provide a Certificate of Destruction as proof that your waste or confidential material has been securely processed and destroyed.
What types of waste do you collect?
We collect general, garden, bulky and food waste, builders' rubble and recyclables. Medical and hazardous waste aren't part of our standard collections, but we can handle them on larger jobs.
Do you do once-off waste removal?
Yes. Along with ongoing contracts, we handle once-off clean-ups, for example after events or building work. For smaller projects in Paarl, our skip hire service is another option.
Where does my waste go?
Recyclable material is taken to our material recovery facilities in Philippi and Woodstock, where it is sorted, baled and sold on for reuse. Non-recyclable waste is disposed of responsibly at landfill, and we can provide safe disposal certificates where necessary.
Can you provide waste reports for our environmental reporting?
Yes. We can provide waste figures and reports to support your environmental and sustainability reporting.
Is there a minimum contract size?
There is no minimum size. What matters is the scope of work, so contact us with your requirements and we will let you know what we can do.
How do I arrange a waste collection for my business?
Contact WasteWant with your requirements. Our team will discuss your waste volumes, collection frequency, location and the type of waste you generate, then put together a suitable collection and waste management solution for your business.
Our other services
Recycling
Collection and processing of recyclables at our own Philippi MRF and the Woodstock MRF we run for the City of Cape Town, plus onsite sorting at your premises. More about recycling
Cleaning services
Dedicated on-site cleaning teams for offices, government buildings and public facilities, from daily cleaning to deep, carpet and upholstery cleaning, plus the supply of cleaning and hygiene consumables. More about cleaning services
Facility management
Your site's cleaning, waste management, recycling and housekeeping managed as one bundled service by our own in-house teams. More about facility management
Skip hire
2m³ and 3m³ skips in Paarl for renovations, garden clean-ups, building projects and commercial clean-ups. More about skip hire
Cleaning and hygiene supplies
Cleaning and hygiene consumables, from toilet paper and hand soap to refuse bags and cleaning products, supplied and restocked for your site. More about cleaning and hygiene supplies
