Hermanus Recycling

Recyclable Products

Hermanus Recycling provides an integrated approach to waste management. 

The MRF accepts plastic, paper, cardboard, and glass, that is carefully sorted before being balled and distributed to relevant processing plants in Cape Town, Richards Bay, Piet Retief and Johannesburg.

Plastic

• Clear Plastic
• Shrink Wrap
• Detergent Bottles
• Shampoo Bottles
• Milk Bottles
• Cooldrink Bottles
• Poly Prop (dairy tubs, detergent buckets, vitamin tubs)

Paper

• White Paper
• Printing Paper
• Magazines
• Newspapers
• Mixed Paper
• Tetra Pack (milk, cooldrink)

Cardboard / Boxes

• Corrugated Card Boxes
• Packaging Boxes
• Shoe Boxes
• Egg Cartons
• Cereal Boxes

Glass 

• Cooldrink Bottles
• Wine Bottles
• Beer Bottles
• Sauce Bottles
• Glass Jars

Other Recyclable Items

• Torch Batteries
• Clean Tin Foil
• Empty Paint Tins

Unrecyclable Products - Not Accepted at Hermanus Recycling

• Mixed Plastics (chip packets, chocolate wrappers, dog food plastics)
• Polystyrene Food Packaging Containers
• Food-Contaminated Containers
• Syringes
• Used Tissue 
• Toilet Paper
• Broken Glassware
• Window Glass
• Windscreen Glass
• Light Bulbs (please recycle at your nearest Pick n Pay)
• Hardware Tubes, Lubricant and Adhesive Tubes
• Rubber, Sponge and Inflatable Devices
• Wood and Building Materials
• Fibre Glass
• Disposable Nappies
• Straws
• Wet Waste 
• Garden Refuse
• E-Waste

Public Drop-Off

Hermanus Recycling is also open to businesses and households as a drop-off point for recyclable waste. This applies to the following instances:

• Larger Volumes
• Missed Pick-ups
• Holiday Makers’ Recycling

Please note:

Household and garden waste will not be accepted at Hermanus Recycling.

Household Waste

• Household waste can be disposed of at the public drop-off neighbouring Hermanus Recycling.

Garden Waste 

• Garden waste must be taken to the Hermanus Transfer Station site where it will be chipped and then sent to Karwyderskraal for composting.
   

Clear Bags

Although Hermanus Recycling is not responsible for handing out clear bags for recycling, the team is always on hand to point the community in the right direction.

Households who did not receive a replacement clear bag on collection day or need additional clear bags due to larger volumes of recyclable items can collect bags at the following locations:

• Hermanus Administration - Magnolia Street (operational help desk in the main building reception and rates hall)
• Kleinmond Administration - 5th Avenue (operational office help desk) 

Recycle Now

Each item recycled at Hermanus Recycling is one less item going into landfill sites.

Why Recycle?

• Reduces litter and pollution
• Prevents valuable raw materials from going to landfill
• Reintroduces materials into the manufacturing cycle to be processed into new packaging
• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

How to Get Started

Ready to start recycling but unsure where to begin? 

Hermanus Recycling is your go-to source for expert advice, helping you take the first steps toward a more sustainable lifestyle! 

Speak to Jan for more information.

Reviews

“Hermanus Recycling’s Schulphoek Road recycling facility is well laid out with an offload area for the different materials. It is neatly maintained and professionally run!”  Verna Watton

“Excellent facilities. Hermanus Recycling is neat and organised.”  Fabrizio Diantina

“The recycling area is spotless clean and well-organised.”  Adri Pool

“Hermanus Recycling provides efficient, regular collections and the option to drop off in a clean and well-organized environment.”  Gary Scholtz

“Hermanus Recycling is very helpful. Excellent service!”  Computer Connections