STEEL AND PLASTIC DRUMS AND INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS:
The environmentally responsible management of used containers is highly regulated.
Please contact RPMASA for advice and information.
CONTAINER TYPES:
  • Steel drums
  • Plastic drums
  • Intermediate bulk containers
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS/CONTAINERS:
EMPTY CONTAINER MANAGEMENT OPTIONS:
Steel drums
  • Recondition and re-use drum.
  • Re-use scrap steel.
Plastic drums
  • Wash, recondition and re-use drum.
  • Use scrap chip to make plastic products e.g. dustbins and garden furniture.
PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Remove, neutralise and dispose of residues of prior contents
Visit www.rpmasa.org.za for information on available training and safety guidelines for re-use of containers.
FOR INFO ON HOW, WHO, WHY AND WHERE:
Responsible Packaging Management Association of South Africa
Tel +27 (0)32 942 8256
www.rpmasa.org.za
Artwork used with kind permission of RPMASA
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RECYCLING:
Recycling process
Why recycle?
What can we recycle?
RESOURCES:
Education
Are you ready to recycle? - education programme on making wise choices about waste for intermediate phase learners
Resource Materials
HOW TO:
Collect Waste for Recycling
Set up a recycling drop-off or buy-back centre Win with Waste
Working with Waste: recycling of solid waste
USEFUL LINKS:
Local
International
MEMBERS:
List of members