Local guidance

Gaborone, Botswana

Botswana requires waste-management facilities to be licensed; residents should use current municipal services and authorised facilities serving Gaborone.

Collection and sorting guidance

Household collection

Use the municipal or authorised household collection service for the property.

Recycling and reuse

Use licensed facilities or recognised recovery services for paper, plastic, glass, metal and other accepted materials.

Food and garden waste

Use organic or green-waste recovery only where an authorised service confirms acceptance.

Special waste

Used oil, electronics, batteries, tyres, chemicals, healthcare waste, bulky items and construction waste require an appropriately licensed route.

Before 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.

Official sources