How much does e-waste 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 e-waste 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.

E-Waste Recycling in Johannesburg

Looking for e waste 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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E-Waste Recycling for Johannesburg businesses and homes

Homes, offices and businesses in Johannesburg build up old electronics quickly, from broken cellphones to cupboards of retired computers. Recyclers covering Gauteng can collect from your premises or point you to a nearby drop-off, and provide recycling certificates for your records.

Want to know more first? Our e-waste 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 sorting old computers, cables and circuit boards into separate bulk bags at a recycling depot at an office in Johannesburg

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

Offices: computers, laptops, printers and phones from IT refreshes and office moves
Data centres: servers, storage, switches and UPS batteries from decommissioning
Retail: point-of-sale terminals, scanners, display screens and returned stock
Manufacturing: PLCs, drives, motors, cabling and obsolete production electronics
Healthcare: hospital IT, decommissioned medical electronics and patient-data devices
Education: old computer labs, projectors, tablets and admin equipment

Why request a e-waste 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 items with approximate quantities or weight
Whether any devices hold data that must be destroyed
Whether you need collection or can drop off
The paperwork you need, such as a certificate of recycling

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 e-waste 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 e-waste 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.