E-waste disposal · Recycling · ESG compliance · South Africa
Responsible IT Disposal That Meets Your ESG, Legal & Environmental Obligations.
Electronic waste contains hazardous materials governed by South African environmental legislation. JUST ECO provides zero-landfill e-waste disposal and recycling with full compliance documentation, ESG reporting, and a documented audit trail from collection to final disposition.
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- Data sanitised before anything is reused or recycled
- Value recovered where devices are usable
- eWASA member no. 6
- Documentation for audit and ESG reporting
For businesses and public-sector organisations retiring 10 or more devices. For fewer, send your details and we will advise. We do not supply devices to individuals, schools or NPOs.
eWASA member no. 6
B-BBEE Level 4
NIST 800-88 sanitisation method
19,000+ IT items processed since 2024
Serialised chain of custody
Why it matters
Improper E-Waste Disposal Is a Legal, Financial & ESG Liability.
E-waste is South Africa’s fastest-growing waste stream — and a legal obligation. Under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA) and the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, organisations have legal obligations for the responsible disposal of electronic waste. Devices disposed of through unverified channels — or left in storage — create environmental liability, ESG reporting gaps, and potential regulatory exposure.
Electronic devices contain hazardous materials including lead, mercury, cadmium, and flame retardants. Under NEMWA and South Africa’s EPR regulations, organisations that generate e-waste carry responsibility for ensuring it is disposed of through certified channels — not landfilled, not given to informal traders, and not left in storage indefinitely.
For JSE-listed companies, organisations with ESG mandates, and businesses subject to investor or board-level sustainability reporting, how you dispose of electronic waste is no longer an operational afterthought. It is a documented, reportable obligation.
JUST ECO’s zero-landfill disposal and recycling service provides a fully documented pathway from secure collection through to responsible recycling — with a safe disposal certificate per engagement, ESG documentation formatted for board and investor reporting, and an audit trail at every stage.
Legal Compliance
NEMWA and EPR regulations impose obligations on e-waste generators. Disposal through certified channels with documented audit trails demonstrates compliance and protects your organisation from regulatory exposure.
ESG Reporting Gaps
Without documented disposal evidence, your organisation cannot quantify e-waste diverted from landfill, carbon footprint reduction, or circular economy contributions for investor, board, or JSE sustainability reporting.
Reputational Risk
E-waste disposed of through unverified channels can end up in landfill or exported illegally. The reputational and regulatory consequences for the originating organisation can be significant — especially for JSE-listed companies.
What JUST ECO delivers
Zero Landfill. Full Documentation. Every Device.
Our safe disposal and recycling service covers every stage — from secure collection and data destruction through to responsible recycling and complete ESG reporting.
Environmental
Zero Landfill E-Waste Recycling
Every device processed by JUST ECO follows a zero-landfill pathway. Usable components are recovered and reintroduced into the circular economy. End-of-life materials are processed through responsible recycling channels aligned to ISO 14001 environmental management standards.
- Zero landfill commitment — every device accounted for
- Responsible recycling channels for hazardous materials
- ISO 14001 aligned environmental management
- Circular economy contribution documented per engagement
Compliance
Safe Disposal Certificates & Audit Trail
A safe disposal certificate is issued for every engagement, confirming processing and final disposition of your devices. An audit trail is maintained from secure collection through to recycling — formatted for NEMWA compliance, ESG reporting, and board documentation.
- Safe disposal certificate per engagement
- Full chain-of-custody from collection to recycling
- Formatted for NEMWA and EPR compliance documentation
- Audit trail ready for board and regulatory review
ESG reporting
ESG Impact Documentation
Every disposal engagement includes an ESG impact report quantifying e-waste diverted from landfill, carbon footprint reduction, hazardous materials responsibly processed, and circular economy contribution metrics — structured for investor disclosure and integrated reporting.
- E-waste diversion metrics — kg diverted from landfill
- Carbon footprint reduction data per engagement
- Hazardous materials processing documentation
- Formatted for ESG, sustainability, and integrated reports
The process
Documented from Collection to Final Disposition.
From secure on-site collection through to recycling and ESG documentation — every step is managed, tracked and documented.
Request a Quote
Submit the form. A specialist replies within one business day to assess your device fleet, confirm volumes, and plan the collection.
Within one business day
Secure Collection
We arrange collection from your premises nationwide. Devices are inventoried on-site, serial numbers recorded, and a chain-of-custody document initiated at the point of handover.
Nationwide collection
Data Destruction & Processing
Every data-bearing device receives data destruction to the NIST 800-88 method before processing. Usable components are recovered. End-of-life materials enter recycling channels.
Zero landfill
Certificates & ESG Report
You receive safe disposal certificates, serialised erasure or destruction certificates, a full chain-of-custody audit trail, and an ESG impact report — formatted for board and regulatory submission.
Audit-ready documents
Ready to dispose responsibly?
Request a Disposal Quote and Get Your ESG Documentation Sorted.
No obligation. A specialist will contact you within one business day to assess your fleet and confirm your zero-landfill disposal pathway.
Why JUST ECO
Trusted by South African Organisations
Since 2001: 25 years of responsible e-waste disposal and recycling for South African organisations, with a strict zero-landfill policy.
Our disposal and recycling process generates ESG documentation that clients can use in sustainability reports, integrated annual reports and investor disclosures — quantifying the real environmental impact of responsible IT disposal. JUST ECO is eWASA member no. 6 and B-BBEE Level 4.
What does responsible disposal involve?
Contact us for an assessment of your device fleet and we will outline the most cost-effective compliant disposal pathway available. The quote depends on the device types and quantities involved.
25
Years of ITAD experience (since 2001)
19,000+
IT items processed since 2024
No. 6
eWASA member
Level 4
B-BBEE
FAQ
Questions
Do you collect household e-waste?
No. We serve businesses and public-sector organisations. For household items, please use a municipal drop-off site.
What equipment do you take?
Laptops, desktops, servers, monitors, printers, networking equipment, phones and related IT accessories.
Is there a minimum quantity?
Our service is designed for 10 or more devices. For fewer, send your details and we will advise.
What happens to our data?
Every storage device is sanitised to the NIST 800-88 method or physically destroyed before reuse or recycling, and documented by serial number.
Do you donate computers to schools or NPOs?
No. We do not supply devices to individuals, schools or NPOs.
Get started
Request a Safe Disposal Quote
Submit the form and a specialist will contact you within one business day. We will assess your device fleet, outline your zero-landfill disposal options, and confirm the ESG documentation your organisation will receive.
Zero-Landfill Pathway
Every device follows a documented zero-landfill pathway, confirmed at each stage.
15-Minute Discovery Call
A specialist assesses your fleet and outlines the most cost-effective compliant disposal pathway.
Full ESG Documentation
Safe disposal certificates, audit trail, and ESG impact report — formatted for your sustainability reporting requirements.
Prefer to speak directly? Call 021 905 8874 or email [email protected]. Unit 5, Brackengate Business Park, 6 Paris Road, Brackenfell, Cape Town, 7560.
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