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Plastic recycling in Cape Town

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11 locations list plastic packaging

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Plastic packaging - Cape Town

11 locations shown

Official sourceCollection point

Woodstock Drop-off

25 Beach Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa

2.7km
HoursSummer Mon-Fri 08:00-19:30; winter Mon-Fri 08:00-17:45; Sat and public holidays 08:00-17:00; Sun 09:00-13:00; closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. OperatorCity of Cape Town - Urban Waste Management Directorate
Paper and cardboardGlassPlastic packagingMetalConstruction wasteElectronics+2
Quick visit details
Access
For residents using the public drop-off. Sort material before arrival. Commercial quantities and vehicles above the published limit are not accepted through the household service.
Fees
Free for accepted household recyclables and household drop-off waste from residents; confirm any exceptions with the City.
Limits
Maximum three loads per day for garage waste and clean builders rubble. The City publishes no load limit for separated recyclables. Confirm garden-waste capacity before travel.
Vehicle
Cars, trailers and LDVs with a carrying capacity not exceeding 1.5 tonnes. Access depends on available site capacity and resources.
Checked
2026-08-24
Official sourceCollection point

Sea Point Drop-off

Tramway Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa

3.9km
HoursSummer Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00; winter Mon-Fri 08:00-17:45; Sat and public holidays 08:00-17:00; Sun 09:00-13:00; closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. OperatorCity of Cape Town - Urban Waste Management Directorate
Paper and cardboardGlassPlastic packagingMetalElectronicsMotor oil
Quick visit details
Access
For residents delivering separated recyclables. This site does not accept builders rubble, clean garden waste, garage waste, organic kitchen waste or hazardous waste.
Fees
Free for accepted household recyclables and household drop-off waste from residents; confirm any exceptions with the City.
Limits
The City publishes no load limit for separated recyclables at this site. Non-recycling waste streams are not accepted.
Vehicle
Cars, trailers and LDVs with a carrying capacity not exceeding 1.5 tonnes. Access depends on available site capacity and resources.
Checked
2026-08-24
Official sourceCollection point

Athlone Refuse Transfer Station Drop-off

Off Bunga Avenue, Settlers Way, Athlone, Cape Town, South Africa

8.9km
HoursSummer Mon-Fri 08:00-18:30; winter Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00; Sat and public holidays 08:00-17:00; Sun 09:00-14:00; closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. OperatorCity of Cape Town - Urban Waste Management Directorate
Paper and cardboardGlassPlastic packagingMetalGarden wasteMotor oil+4
Quick visit details
Access
Use the public drop-off entrance. Small residential quantities of moderate- or low-risk household hazardous waste are accepted; high-risk, explosive, infectious and industrial hazardous waste is excluded.
Fees
Free for accepted household recyclables and household drop-off waste from residents; confirm any exceptions with the City.
Limits
Household hazardous waste is limited to 50 kg or 50 l per person per day. Other household loads remain subject to municipal rules and available site capacity.
Vehicle
Cars, trailers and LDVs with a carrying capacity not exceeding 1.5 tonnes. Access depends on available site capacity and resources.
Checked
2026-08-24
Official sourceCollection point

Tygerdal Drop-off

Orange Street, Tygerdal, Cape Town, South Africa

12.0km
HoursSummer Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00; winter Mon-Fri 08:00-17:45; Sat and public holidays 08:00-17:00; Sun 09:00-13:00; closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. OperatorCity of Cape Town - Urban Waste Management Directorate
Paper and cardboardGlassPlastic packagingMetalConstruction wasteElectronics+2
Quick visit details
Access
For residents using the public drop-off. Sort material before arrival. Commercial quantities and vehicles above the published limit are not accepted through the household service.
Fees
Free for accepted household recyclables and household drop-off waste from residents; confirm any exceptions with the City.
Limits
Maximum three loads per day for garage waste, clean builders rubble and clean garden waste. The City publishes no load limit for separated recyclables.
Vehicle
Cars, trailers and LDVs with a carrying capacity not exceeding 1.5 tonnes. Access depends on available site capacity and resources.
Checked
2026-08-24
Official sourceCollection point

Hout Bay Drop-off

Main Road, near Mandela Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

13.3km
HoursSummer Mon-Fri 07:00-18:00; winter Mon-Fri 08:00-17:45; Sat and public holidays 08:00-17:00; Sun 09:00-13:00; closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. OperatorCity of Cape Town - Urban Waste Management Directorate
Paper and cardboardGlassPlastic packagingMetalConstruction wasteElectronics+2
Quick visit details
Access
For residents using the public drop-off. Sort material before arrival. Commercial quantities and vehicles above the published limit are not accepted through the household service.
Fees
Free for accepted household recyclables and household drop-off waste from residents; confirm any exceptions with the City.
Limits
Maximum three loads per day for garage waste, clean builders rubble and clean garden waste. The City publishes no load limit for separated recyclables.
Vehicle
Cars, trailers and LDVs with a carrying capacity not exceeding 1.5 tonnes. Access depends on available site capacity and resources.
Checked
2026-08-24
Official sourceCollection point

Killarney Community Recycling Centre

Potsdam Road, Killarney, Cape Town, South Africa

14.3km
HoursSummer Mon-Fri 08:00-20:00; winter Mon-Fri 08:00-17:45; Sat and public holidays 08:00-17:00; Sun 09:00-17:00; closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. OperatorCity of Cape Town - Urban Waste Management Directorate
Paper and cardboardGlassPlastic packagingMetalConstruction wasteElectronics+2
Quick visit details
Access
For residents using the public drop-off. Sort material before arrival. Commercial quantities and vehicles above the published limit are not accepted through the household service.
Fees
Free for accepted household recyclables and household drop-off waste from residents; confirm any exceptions with the City.
Limits
Maximum three loads per day for garage waste, clean builders rubble and clean garden waste. The City publishes no load limit for separated recyclables.
Vehicle
Cars, trailers and LDVs with a carrying capacity not exceeding 1.5 tonnes. Access depends on available site capacity and resources.
Checked
2026-08-24
Official sourceCollection point

Welgelegen Drop-off

Akademie Street, Welgelegen, Cape Town, South Africa

14.6km
HoursSummer Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00; winter Mon-Fri 08:00-17:45; Sat and public holidays 08:00-17:00; Sun 09:00-13:00; closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. OperatorCity of Cape Town - Urban Waste Management Directorate
Paper and cardboardGlassPlastic packagingMetalConstruction wasteElectronics+2
Quick visit details
Access
For residents using the public drop-off. Sort material before arrival. Commercial quantities and vehicles above the published limit are not accepted through the household service.
Fees
Free for accepted household recyclables and household drop-off waste from residents; confirm any exceptions with the City.
Limits
Maximum three loads per day for garage waste, clean builders rubble and clean garden waste. The City publishes no load limit for separated recyclables.
Vehicle
Cars, trailers and LDVs with a carrying capacity not exceeding 1.5 tonnes. Access depends on available site capacity and resources.
Checked
2026-08-24
Official sourceCollection point

Retreat Drop-off

Tenth Avenue, Retreat, Cape Town, South Africa

15.9km
HoursSummer Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00; winter Mon-Fri 08:00-17:45; Sat and public holidays 08:00-17:00; Sun 09:00-13:00; closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. OperatorCity of Cape Town - Urban Waste Management Directorate
Paper and cardboardGlassPlastic packagingMetalConstruction wasteElectronics+2
Quick visit details
Access
For residents using the public drop-off. Sort material before arrival. A temporary capacity restriction limits clean garden waste to one load per customer per day.
Fees
Free for accepted household recyclables and household drop-off waste from residents; confirm any exceptions with the City.
Limits
Maximum three loads per day for garage waste, clean builders rubble and clean garden waste. The City publishes no load limit for separated recyclables.
Vehicle
Cars, trailers and LDVs with a carrying capacity not exceeding 1.5 tonnes. Access depends on available site capacity and resources.
Checked
2026-08-24
Official sourceCollection point

Schaapkraal Drop-off

Old Schaapkraal Road, Schaapkraal, Cape Town, South Africa

16.1km
HoursSummer Mon-Fri 08:00-20:00; winter Mon-Fri 08:00-17:45; Sat and public holidays 08:00-17:00; Sun 09:00-13:00; closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. OperatorCity of Cape Town - Urban Waste Management Directorate
Paper and cardboardGlassPlastic packagingMetalConstruction wasteElectronics+2
Quick visit details
Access
For residents using the public drop-off. Sort material before arrival. A temporary capacity restriction limits clean garden waste to one load per customer per day.
Fees
Free for accepted household recyclables and household drop-off waste from residents; confirm any exceptions with the City.
Limits
Maximum three loads per day for garage waste, clean builders rubble and clean garden waste. The City publishes no load limit for separated recyclables.
Vehicle
Cars, trailers and LDVs with a carrying capacity not exceeding 1.5 tonnes. Access depends on available site capacity and resources.
Checked
2026-08-24
Official sourceCollection point

Ravensmead Drop-off

Industrial Ring Road, Ravensmead, Cape Town, South Africa

16.7km
HoursSummer Mon-Fri 08:00-19:30; winter Mon-Fri 08:00-17:45; Sat and public holidays 08:00-17:00; Sun 09:00-13:00; closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. OperatorCity of Cape Town - Urban Waste Management Directorate
Paper and cardboardGlassPlastic packagingMetalConstruction wasteElectronics+2
Quick visit details
Access
For residents using the public drop-off. Sort material before arrival. Commercial quantities and vehicles above the published limit are not accepted through the household service.
Fees
Free for accepted household recyclables and household drop-off waste from residents; confirm any exceptions with the City.
Limits
Maximum three loads per day for garage waste, clean builders rubble and clean garden waste. The City publishes no load limit for separated recyclables.
Vehicle
Cars, trailers and LDVs with a carrying capacity not exceeding 1.5 tonnes. Access depends on available site capacity and resources.
Checked
2026-08-24
Official sourceCollection point

Kommetjie Drop-off

Kommetjie Road, Kommetjie, Cape Town, South Africa

23.9km
HoursSummer Mon-Fri 08:00-20:00; winter Mon-Fri 08:00-17:45; Sat and public holidays 08:00-17:00; Sun 09:00-17:00; closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. OperatorCity of Cape Town - Urban Waste Management Directorate
Paper and cardboardGlassPlastic packagingMetalConstruction wasteElectronics+2
Quick visit details
Access
For residents using the public drop-off. Sort material before arrival. Commercial quantities and vehicles above the published limit are not accepted through the household service.
Fees
Free for accepted household recyclables and household drop-off waste from residents; confirm any exceptions with the City.
Limits
Maximum three loads per day for garage waste, clean builders rubble and clean garden waste. The City publishes no load limit for separated recyclables.
Vehicle
Cars, trailers and LDVs with a carrying capacity not exceeding 1.5 tonnes. Access depends on available site capacity and resources.
Checked
2026-08-24
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11official-source records
11with opening information
11with access conditions

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