Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I need to register or have a licence or permit to transport waste?

A. Depending on the area where you intend to operate it may be required. The Waste Act allows for provinces and municipalities to require any person who transports waste for gain to register with the province or municipality as the case may be. Therefore it is advisable to contact the relevant municipality and/or provincial department responsible for waste management in the area where you plan to operate for provincial and municipality specific requirements in this regard.

Q. Which companies can I contact to provide waste management/removal/disposal services for Hazardous waste?

A. Consult the buyers guide. Waste companies are listed as well as the services that they can provide.

Q. Where can I find out where to take sanitary or HCRW for disposal?

A. Contact the National Department of Environmental Affairs for information on authorised treatment and disposal facilities for HCRW.

Q. I am interested in starting a recycling program at my office / school / neighbourhood. How do I get started?

A. Please refer to the National Recycling Forum’s information page, as well as the IWMSA’s Win with Waste page. It will provide you with an easy to follow guide to start a recycling program, as well as provide you with contact information of all the recycling companies that collect specific recyclables.

Q. Do you supply containers for recycling?

A. The IWMSA does not supply any containers, please contact the various recycling organisations directly that will be able to assist you with the supply of containers.

Q. Do you collect recycling containers?

A. The IWMSA does not collect any recycling containers, please contact the various recycling organisations directly that will be able to assist you with more information on the collection of recycling containers.

Q. What are the prices for recycling material (Newspapers, Cans, PET plastics etc.)?

A. Prices paid for recycling material varies from company to company. Please contact the various recycling organisations directly; they will be able to assist you with more information on the prices paid for the recycling material.

Q. Where is my closest recycling depot?

A. Please contact the various recycling organisations directly; they will be able to assist you with more information on recycling depots in your area.