Mpact kerbside collections is no more

Mpact Recycling has stopped its kerbside household collection programme, with effect from December 2019.

Donna-Mari Noble, communications manager at Mpact Recycling, said Mpact has stopped the kerbside collections, but they have not stopped collecting in various areas.

She said Mpact still has numerous schools and communities on the Ronnie Recycler programme in the community: https://www.mpactrecycling.co.za/paperbank-search/search/results

Please support them as they transition them over to an updated programme – specifically sorting for white paper, cardboard, magazines and long-life milk and juice cartons.

“The kerbside programme was initially established to collect magazines and newspapers from households and the famous green Ronnie bag has made a positive impact on the environment; as well as created a culture of recycling for residents since the programme began almost 30 years ago.

“However, as the recycling industry has evolved over time it has become necessary for Mpact to make changes to its collection processes,” said John Hunt, managing director at Mpact Recycling.

He said Mpact Recycling is committed to creating opportunities for recycling.

“We encourage you to take advantage of our Ronnie Recycler schools and communities programme and to support the other collectors in your area.

“We will also continue to back the municipalities and the various separation-at-source programmes they are running,” said Hunt.

He said Mpact has been deeply invested in the recycling industry for over 50 years.

“We will continue innovating and creating new mechanisms to enable people to participate in recycling to make a difference,” said Hunt.