- 1.17-million tons of paper recovered for recycling in 2013.*
- Mpact Recycling collected 457 000 tons of paper for recycling in 2013.
- 62% of paper that can be recycled was actually collected.*
- Paper can be recycled up to seven times before the fibres degrade.*
- Recycling paper saves landfill space equivalent 1 403 Olympic-size pools.*
- Recycling increases earnings of waste collectors, usually their only source of income.
- Mpact buys waste paper from over 100 independent dealers across SA.
- Mpact has empowered over 40 entrepreneurial companies to do collections.
* Source: Paper Recycling Association of SA
Home recycling guide
Yes to recycling
- Any form of paper
- Old memos/letters
- Cereal boxes (flattened)
- Photocopying paper
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Old telephone directories & books
- School books
- Junk mail
- Catalogues
- Envelopes
Not for recycling
- Polystyrene or paper cups and plates
- Yoghurt cartons
- Sweet / chip wrappers
- Blueprint paper
- Organic material (food and vegetables)
- Cigarette ends
- Carbon paper
- Tissues and paper towels
- Any bags with a foiled lining e.g. dog food bags
- Post-it notes
- Wax paper or waxed cartons
Who to call about paper recycling
National: 0800 022 112
Website: www.mpactrecycling.co.za
E-mail: info@mpact.co.za
Gauteng:
Tulisa Park: 011 538 8600
Midrand: 011 315 8450
Pretoria West: 012 380 0920
Springs: 011 360 4460
Western Cape:
Parow: 021 931 5106
KwaZulu Natal:
Richards Bay: 035 751 1722
Durban: 031 274 6600