Get rid of old electronic goods safely with E-waste bins

The eThekwini’s Cleansing and Solid Waste Unit will be at The Bluff Showgrounds to collect old electronics and appliances.

January 10, 2025

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Preston Chetty, ward 66 councillor Zoë Solomon and Jabulani Mamela discarding some old batteries. PHOTO: Dillon Pillay

THE eThekwini Municipality’s Cleansing and Solid Waste (CSW) Unit calls on the community of The Bluff to support their E-waste recycling initiative at The Bluff Showgrounds today and tomorrow (January 10 and 11).

Also read: E-waste initiatives encourages residents to discard old appliances

Event details:

Venue: The Bluff Showgrounds (parking area)

Dates: January 10 and 11

Time: 08:30 – 15:00 ️

Accepted items:

The following E-waste items will be received for recycling:
– Computers and accessories: Laptops, keyboards, computer mouse, chargers and cables
– Small electronics: Remote controls, calculators and cell phones
– Kitchen appliances: Kettles, blenders and food processors
– Personal care appliances: Hairdryers, trimmers and irons
– Batteries: Household batteries of all types

E-waste contains hazardous chemicals such as lead and mercury, which contaminate soil and water if their disposal is not done properly. The E-waste drive is an easy yet effective way to take action against environmental degradation.

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January 10, 2025

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Dillon Pillay

He is a relatively new face in the journalism scene as he just recently graduated. He has a Bachelor in Journalism degree with a major in television. As a journalist at Southlands Sun he focuses on a variety of beats of news from hard news to social events and sports. He works as a multimedia journalist utilising his love for the camera and social media to good use.