How much does e-waste collection cost in Port Elizabeth?

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 Port Elizabeth will send you a quote.

How quickly can e-waste be collected in Port Elizabeth?

Collections can often be booked within a few working days in Port Elizabeth. 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 Eastern Cape.

E-Waste Collection in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

Getting a fair quote for e-waste collection in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) should not take days of phone calls. Complete one request and we pass it to a recycler who serves Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) and the rest of Eastern Cape. You receive a quote for collection and recycling, or an offer for items with value, and deal with the recycler directly at no cost to you.

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E-Waste Collection for Port Elizabeth businesses and homes

Offices, homes, estates and schools in Port Elizabeth can have old electronics picked up instead of storing them. Collectors covering Eastern 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 Port Elizabeth

Gqeberha, still widely searched as Port Elizabeth, is the centre of South Africa's automotive industry, with vehicle assembly and component suppliers across Nelson Mandela Bay. Production lines use computers, controllers, test rigs and robotics that are retired as models change. The Port of Ngqura and Coega zone add logistics electronics, while a large university, hospitals, schools and the metro municipality replace office IT. Households in Walmer and Kariega also produce appliances. Manufacturers request most collections.

Recycling technician loading crates of old computers and monitors onto a collection truck at a factory in Port Elizabeth

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

Manufacturing: factories book pallet collections of scrap electronics
Logistics: warehouses book collections of scanners, printers and batteries
Education: schools book collections during holidays when labs are cleared
Offices: offices book pickups after IT upgrades and office moves
Healthcare: hospitals need secure collection of data-bearing devices
Government: departments arrange collections from multiple buildings

Why request a e-waste collection quote in Port Elizabeth?

Rates for e-waste collection in Port Elizabeth depend on what you have, how much there is and how far it must travel. A written quote based on your actual load is the quickest way to know what you will pay, or be paid, and it shows exactly what paperwork you will receive.

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 Port Elizabeth and surrounding areas

Recyclers on our network collect in Port Elizabeth and surrounding areas, including Uitenhage (Kariega), Coega, Despatch, Struandale, Deal Party, Walmer. Many also cover the rest of Eastern 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 Port Elizabeth?: 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 Port Elizabeth will send you a quote.
How quickly can e-waste be collected in Port Elizabeth?: Collections can often be booked within a few working days in Port Elizabeth. 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 Eastern Cape.