How much does appliance recycling cost in Johannesburg?

It depends on the type and volume of e-waste, how it is packed and the collection distance. Items with resale or scrap value can lower the cost or earn you money, while hazardous items such as CRT screens and damaged batteries usually carry a handling fee. Submit the form and a recycler serving Johannesburg will send you a quote.

How quickly can e-waste be collected in Johannesburg?

Collections can often be booked within a few working days in Johannesburg. Large clear-outs, on-site data destruction or remote sites need more planning, so mention your deadline in the request.

Will I get a certificate for appliance recycling?

Reputable recyclers issue a certificate of recycling or safe disposal, and a certificate of data destruction when storage media are involved. Ask for these in your request so they are included in your quote for Gauteng.

Appliance Recycling in Johannesburg

Looking for appliance recycling in Johannesburg? EWasteRecycling.co.za connects businesses and households in Johannesburg with a recycler who works in Johannesburg and the rest of Gauteng. Tell us what you have, how much and when it can be collected, and you will receive a quote directly. The service is free and there is no obligation.

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Appliance Recycling for Johannesburg businesses and homes

Households, landlords and businesses in Johannesburg replace fridges, stoves and geysers all the time, and bulky units are hard to move without a truck. A recycler who collects across Gauteng can take several appliances in one trip and make sure refrigerant gas is recovered before the metal is scrapped.

Want to know more first? Our appliance recycling guide explains what is accepted, how it is processed and what the law requires in South Africa.

Where e-waste comes from in Johannesburg

Johannesburg is South Africa's commercial capital and its largest source of e-waste. Head offices in Sandton, Rosebank and Braamfontein run regular IT refresh cycles, retiring laptops, desktops, servers and phones, and the city has a dense concentration of data centres. Retail chains, private hospitals, universities and schools add volume, while industrial areas such as City Deep and Kya Sand retire factory electronics. Households and estates across the city also need safe disposal of old appliances and batteries.

Recycling technician loading an old fridge onto a collection truck with a hand trolley at a factory in Johannesburg

Typical appliance recycling requests in the area come from:

Offices: kitchen fridges, microwaves, water coolers and air conditioners from office refits
Data centres: decommissioned cooling and precision air conditioning units
Retail: display fridges, chest freezers and returned customer appliances
Manufacturing: canteen equipment, old air conditioners and factory geysers
Healthcare: staff kitchen appliances and non-medical fridges from hospitals and clinics
Education: school kitchen equipment, hostel appliances and old classroom air conditioners

Why request a appliance recycling quote in Johannesburg?

Handing old electronics to the first person with a bakkie can cost your organisation far more than a proper quote. By requesting one for Johannesburg, you can check licences, certificates and downstream processing, compare collection terms and build a relationship with a recycler you trust.

What to include in your quote request

A list of appliances with approximate age and whether they still work
Photos of the items and where they are (garage, upstairs, built in)
Whether you want them collected, recycled with a certificate or bought
Collection address and the dates that suit you

The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be.

Collection in Johannesburg and surrounding areas

Recyclers on our network collect in Johannesburg and surrounding areas, including Sandton, Randburg, Roodepoort, Soweto, City Deep, Alberton, Fourways. Many also cover the rest of Gauteng, so organisations with several sites can use one recycler and get one set of certificates.

Frequently asked questions

How much does appliance recycling cost in Johannesburg?: It depends on the type and volume of e-waste, how it is packed and the collection distance. Items with resale or scrap value can lower the cost or earn you money, while hazardous items such as CRT screens and damaged batteries usually carry a handling fee. Submit the form and a recycler serving Johannesburg will send you a quote.
How quickly can e-waste be collected in Johannesburg?: Collections can often be booked within a few working days in Johannesburg. Large clear-outs, on-site data destruction or remote sites need more planning, so mention your deadline in the request.
Will I get a certificate for appliance recycling?: Reputable recyclers issue a certificate of recycling or safe disposal, and a certificate of data destruction when storage media are involved. Ask for these in your request so they are included in your quote for Gauteng.