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IWMSA Introduction


The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) is a non-profit organisation that promotes professional waste management practices and strives to protect the environment and people of Southern Africa against poor waste management practices. Members benefit by:

  • Networking with other waste management practitioners
  • Updates on new developments, technology and legislation
  • Free monthly newsletter and quarterly RéSource journal
  • Special rates for IWMSA training courses, workshops and conferences

Our membership consists of individuals, organisations and companies operating in the environmental and waste management sectors and includes:

  • Municipalities
  • Consultants
  • Suppliers
  • Service providers
  • Contractors
  • Academics
  • Local, National and Provincial Government
  • Industry
  • Mining
  • Agriculture
  • Corporates

Click on Membership to find out how to become a member, membership benefits and a list of current members.

Click on IWMSA Training & Events for a list of training & events offered by IWMSA and its branches.

IWMSA is not involved in any waste management activities such as waste collection, transportation, storage, recycling, treatment and disposal.  

Refer to the relevant sections or consult  the allwastesolutions.co.za directory for waste management services and service providers. 


Contact us

Sanki Tshabangu: info@iwmsa.co.za
Nicolle de Bruyn: iwmsa@iwmsa.co.za
Ann Oosthuizen: ann@iwmsa.co.za

Tel: 011 675 3462

Postal Address: PO Box 31061 |Totiusdal | 0134