Mpact Plastic Containers (Bins and Crates) manufactures a wide range of large injection moulded plastic bins, pallets and crates. In line with Mpact’s strategy to promote the circular economy, Mpact Plastic Containers’ business model includes a focus on recycling products that reach the end of their useful lives to close the loop and reduce the use of virgin High Density Polyethylene (HDPE).
Our 240-litre municipal wheelie bin is made from recyclable HDPE plastic and designed for industrial, household and hospitality use. It features a specially designed rim flange for operational reliability and is highly resistant to the effects of continuous mechanical lifting and decanting. The bin is designed to be shock-absorbent, resistant to chemical attack and to withstand the extreme and frequent temperature variations experienced in South Africa.
In 2020, Mpact Plastic Containers designed a recyclable plastic wheel for these bins to replace the traditional rubber wheel, which was not recyclable at our facilities. The bins are now 100% recyclable and the lives of the bins have also been extended. Many municipalities have adopted the new recyclable bins and feedback has been very positive. Metro areas and smaller municipalities, especially those in the Western Cape, are rolling these bins out on a mass scale and are already reaping the rewards.
Mpact Plastic Containers uses a buy-back and exchange model to incentivise customers to return damaged and condemned bins by providing a new bin free of charge for every batch of old bins returned, resulting in significant savings for customers over time. The bins and wheels are broken down into HDPE that is used to manufacture more products, diverting approximately 200 tonnes a year of bin material from landfill. This model creates a closed loop solution that enables cities to significantly contribute to the circular economy while serving as a catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurial opportunities and sustainable job creation.
