Where should I take my paper recycling?

In November last year, Mpact Recycling, a RecyclePaperZA member, announced the discontinuation of its kerbside collection programme.

While they recognise that this causes inconvenience to a number of its loyal supporters, there are other options available:

• Visit www.recyclepaper.co.za and have a look at the “where to recycle” page for some useful links.

• Support your neighborhood recycling collectors. Find out what they collect and put this in a separate bag for them. You may opt to support the same person each week or simply put a bag out on your pavement on a first come, first served basis.

• Support a school or community centre under the Mpact Recycling paper bank programme. The company is in the process of upgrading some of its sites so separation is key. This means white paper in one bag, cardboard in one bag, beverage cartons in one bag, cereal boxes, coloured paper and where applicable magazines in one bag.

• Support recycling collection businesses which offer a paid service. Do a web search for “recycling collection services” for your area.

• Explore your local shopping centre and find out if they have a recycling zone.