tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31006871.post5623070357733089179..comments2023-04-15T16:35:03.586+02:00Comments on The Art of Engineering: eWaste recycling in South AfricaDuncan Drennanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18356141566912975917noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31006871.post-69120029971868412322011-06-15T16:51:58.574+02:002011-06-15T16:51:58.574+02:00Hi Duncan i run an e-waste company in Durban so if...Hi Duncan i run an e-waste company in Durban so if anyone needs to learn more they should feel free to contact me.I currently collect from 120 corporates in and around the cbd.Craig 0725388443craig webernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31006871.post-88216001135629986862011-06-02T00:50:25.266+02:002011-06-02T00:50:25.266+02:00There are a number of better ways they can do that...There are a number of better ways they can do that and the better ways are more profitable as well. the only reason to mishandle electronic waste isn't just greed, it's greed + ignoranceTechused Electronics Recyclinghttp://techused.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31006871.post-56035437281747636852011-03-22T18:24:28.454+02:002011-03-22T18:24:28.454+02:00I wish the US had programs like this.
I know the...I wish the US had programs like this. <br /><br />I know the costs typically are not covered my the reselling/reuse of the items turned in, but you have to also factor in the cost of people randomly dumping these items in dumpsters, empty fields or even their regular garbage pick up.Dave the hazwoper 40 Experthttp://www.safetyonlinenetwork.com/40_Hour_HAZWOPER_Training.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31006871.post-35614627241031359732011-01-21T01:41:10.532+02:002011-01-21T01:41:10.532+02:00I just visited a glass sculptor this week, here in...I just visited a glass sculptor this week, here in New Zealand, who makes great things out of old computer monitors and TV screens. I thought that was a clever recycling idea.Machining Toolshttp://www.machinisttools.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31006871.post-58465844183180746422011-01-20T05:59:15.307+02:002011-01-20T05:59:15.307+02:00True enough recycling electronic things are hard f...True enough recycling electronic things are hard for they have to be sorted in order to be recycled properly. South Africa is not the only place where this problem is present. There are always ways on how to do it. They will be able to solve this problem with strict laws.Shredding San Antoniohttp://www.sanantonioshredding.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31006871.post-25391373569702488202010-12-03T14:33:27.319+02:002010-12-03T14:33:27.319+02:00Remember when South Africa banned free plastic bag...Remember when South Africa banned free plastic bags. And began to charge us, which was going to fund recycling. Now we quietly creep back to free bags. What happened to the funds collected for recycling?<br />We continue to collect everything recyclable and take it to the depot at Killarney Gardens in CPT. I think they accept e-waste there too.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31006871.post-89078425749849218482010-11-30T14:37:56.364+02:002010-11-30T14:37:56.364+02:00Thanks Duncan, I have been growing more and more c...Thanks Duncan, I have been growing more and more concerned as I've seen the type of waste that gets dumped at our municipal dumps - I'm glad to see that something proactive is being done about the growing e-waste problem in SA.stoneware70https://www.blogger.com/profile/16291604258371562064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31006871.post-30430511590639762972010-09-24T17:19:12.044+02:002010-09-24T17:19:12.044+02:00Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel...Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic. If possible, as you gain expertise, would you mind updating your blog with more information? It is extremely helpful for me.boston ewaste recyclinghttp://bostonewasterecycling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31006871.post-90162119493813068542010-09-18T22:30:30.667+02:002010-09-18T22:30:30.667+02:00Graham, the closest collection points are in PE. H...Graham, the closest collection points are in PE. Here is a list of the <a href="http://www.ewasa.org/page11/page16/page37/page37.html" rel="nofollow">eWaste collection points in the Eastern Cape</a>.<br /><br />I am sure you could start one, but I have no idea how to do about doing that.Duncan Drennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356141566912975917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31006871.post-84034150039094576802010-09-02T18:18:07.374+02:002010-09-02T18:18:07.374+02:00Are there any E-wast collection poilst in Eastern ...Are there any E-wast collection poilst in Eastern Cape if not can I start one?<br />Graham Kenton.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31006871.post-62852358419982076002010-08-01T22:41:08.257+02:002010-08-01T22:41:08.257+02:00Think this is a great idea recyclings here to stay...Think this is a great idea recyclings here to stay so lets all recycle what we can to help.<br />If you no longer need it and someone else will get some use out of it then lets recycle it.recyclinghttp://www.cashforclothing.co.uk/recyclingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31006871.post-84595250318966462262009-10-12T14:26:03.626+02:002009-10-12T14:26:03.626+02:00Hi,
informative article!
Check out ECYCLE
http:/...Hi, <br />informative article!<br />Check out ECYCLE <br />http://www.ecycle.co.za/<br />they opearte according to the standards of eWASA, RECYCLE E-WASTE and have a FREE COLLECTION SERVICE as well as DROP OFF POINTS in the Western Cape!<br />Ragards, <br />JessicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31006871.post-37680349670984341122009-09-29T14:56:49.116+02:002009-09-29T14:56:49.116+02:00Hi Tyrone,
Done :)
Regards,
DuncanHi Tyrone,<br /><br />Done :)<br /><br />Regards,<br />DuncanDuncan Drennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356141566912975917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31006871.post-30111124723093896862009-09-29T14:53:26.550+02:002009-09-29T14:53:26.550+02:00Hi
I am Tyrone i work at desco and i have been go...Hi <br />I am Tyrone i work at desco and i have been going through various sites that have our link. I wanted to bring it to your attention that i have changed a bit of our website and our main page is no longer /home.htm it is just http://www.desco.co.za<br />Please can you update your link :) and have a great day.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05883785957023691502noreply@blogger.com