Collection and sorting guidance
Household collection
Use the municipal black-bag or container service and current collection calendar for ordinary household refuse.
Recycling and reuse
Where supplied, use the municipal recycling bag for accepted clean and dry paper, cardboard, plastic packaging, bottles, cans and beverage cartons.
Food and garden waste
Use the garden-refuse service and its specified bag or drop-off route; do not mix garden refuse with household waste.
Special waste
Electronics, batteries, lamps, oils, chemicals, medicines, bulky waste and construction debris require the relevant facility or specialist route.
Bin and bag colours
Use the labels and instructions supplied by the local service. The colours below apply only within the scope stated for each stream.
Orange or clear bag — Recyclables
Accepted newspapers, magazines, cardboard, plastic packaging, plastic bottles, cans and beverage cartons
Municipal recycling service where the bag system is suppliedBlue bag — Garden refuse
Accepted garden refuse under the municipal garden-waste service
Use only under the current eThekwini garden-refuse instructionsBefore you dispose of an item
- Check the official source for the exact address and collection day.
- Confirm accepted materials, opening hours and access conditions before travelling.
- Keep batteries, electronics, chemicals and medicines out of ordinary household waste.