How much does e-waste collection cost in Cape Town?

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 Cape Town will send you a quote.

How quickly can e-waste be collected in Cape Town?

Collections can often be booked within a few working days in Cape Town. 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 e-waste collection?

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 Western Cape.

E-Waste Collection in Cape Town

Whether you have a single box of old electronics or a warehouse full, our free service makes it easy to arrange e-waste collection in Cape Town. Your request goes to a recycler who handles e-waste responsibly in Cape Town and the rest of Western Cape, so you get an accurate quote quickly and the paperwork to prove it was done properly.

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E-Waste Collection for Cape Town businesses and homes

Offices, homes, estates and schools in Cape Town can have old electronics picked up instead of storing them. Collectors covering Western Cape plan routes across the area and can advise whether a pickup or a nearby drop-off point suits your load.

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

Where e-waste comes from in Cape Town

Cape Town is a major centre for financial services, technology companies, call centres and retail head offices, all of which replace laptops, desktops, phones and network equipment on regular cycles. Universities, colleges and public hospitals add large batches, and the port and industrial areas such as Montague Gardens and Epping retire logistics and factory electronics. Households and estates from Durbanville to Somerset West dispose of appliances, batteries and solar equipment. Offices and schools are frequent clients.

Recycling technician loading crates of old computers and monitors onto a collection truck at an office in Cape Town

Typical e-waste collection requests in the area come from:

Offices: offices book pickups after IT upgrades and office moves
Retail: chains need collections from many stores on a schedule
Telecoms: operators need collections of equipment from network sites
Education: schools book collections during holidays when labs are cleared
Healthcare: hospitals need secure collection of data-bearing devices
Logistics: warehouses book collections of scanners, printers and batteries

Why request a e-waste collection quote in Cape Town?

Handing old electronics to the first person with a bakkie can cost your organisation far more than a proper quote. By requesting one for Cape Town, 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

The pickup address and any access details, such as floors or loading bays
A list of items with rough quantities or weight
Preferred collection dates or a deadline
Whether you need ongoing bins or cages on site

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

Collection in Cape Town and surrounding areas

Recyclers on our network collect in Cape Town and surrounding areas, including Bellville, Montague Gardens, Epping, Brackenfell, Somerset West, Durbanville, Paarden Eiland. Many also cover the rest of Western Cape, so organisations with several sites can use one recycler and get one set of certificates.

Frequently asked questions

How much does e-waste collection cost in Cape Town?: 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 Cape Town will send you a quote.
How quickly can e-waste be collected in Cape Town?: Collections can often be booked within a few working days in Cape Town. 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 e-waste collection?: 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 Western Cape.