Our Commitment
Sustainability at Inland Waste Group
Every kilogram we recover is a step toward a cleaner, more circular South African economy.
Why It Matters
Waste Recovery as a Sustainability Strategy
South Africa recovered 63% of available paper for recycling in 2025. Inland Waste Group contributes to that recovery rate by aggregating smaller local sources into saleable, graded loads — keeping recoverable material out of landfill and returning it to productive use as secondary raw material.
Our Impact
Measuring What Matters
Planet
Environment
We divert paper, cardboard, plastics, glass and used oil from landfill. Every load we recover reduces the volume of material entering South Africa's already-strained disposal infrastructure. Our operations are designed to minimise contamination and maximise the quality of recovered material.
- Landfill diversion through practical recovery
- Grade-separated storage to protect material quality
- Contamination rejection to maintain downstream value
- Used oil collected within ROSE Foundation scope
- Contribution to national paper recovery targets
We divert paper, cardboard, plastics, glass and used oil from landfill. Every load we recover reduces the volume of material entering South Africa's already-strained disposal infrastructure. Our operations are designed to minimise contamination and maximise the quality of recovered material.
People
Social
Community waste pickers and small collectors are key partners in our supply chain. We offer transparent weighing, published buying grades and prompt payment. Our expansion plan prioritises inclusion — targeting women, youth and people living with disabilities in six new roles.
- Community collector buy-back programme (expansion)
- Transparent weighing and published buying grades
- Prompt supplier payment
- Six new roles with inclusion targets
- Youth, women and disability employment objectives
Community waste pickers and small collectors are key partners in our supply chain. We offer transparent weighing, published buying grades and prompt payment. Our expansion plan prioritises inclusion — targeting women, youth and people living with disabilities in six new roles.
Accountability
Governance
Sound financial controls, accurate record-keeping and transparent operations are the foundation of our business. We maintain a monthly bank reconciliation, cash-sales register, debtor ageing and stock report. An external accountant reviews monthly management accounts.
- Monthly bank reconciliation and cash-sales register
- External accountant review of management accounts
- Separation of founder remuneration from trading expenses
- Verified weights and buyer slip reconciliation
- Protected cash reserve for operational continuity
Sound financial controls, accurate record-keeping and transparent operations are the foundation of our business. We maintain a monthly bank reconciliation, cash-sales register, debtor ageing and stock report. An external accountant reviews monthly management accounts.
Circularity
Circular Economy
Our buy-back centre model closes the loop between community collectors, our sorting and grading operation, and downstream processors. Material that would otherwise be discarded is recovered, graded and returned to the manufacturing supply chain as secondary raw material.
- Buy-back centre connecting collectors to processors
- Graded secondary raw material for manufacturers
- Cardboard, HL1 paper, PET, HDPE and LDPE streams
- Aggregation of small local sources into saleable loads
- Staged expansion to 40 tonnes per month by April 2028
Our buy-back centre model closes the loop between community collectors, our sorting and grading operation, and downstream processors. Material that would otherwise be discarded is recovered, graded and returned to the manufacturing supply chain as secondary raw material.
Looking Ahead
The Buy-Back Centre
Our principal expansion is a standalone buy-back centre in Durban South, planned for October 2027. The centre will purchase sorted recyclables from community collectors, prepare graded loads and sell to approved downstream buyers. It is designed to create six new jobs and reach 40 tonnes per month throughput by April 2028.
Commission site and equipment; verify quality and buyer acceptance.
Increase repeat supplier deliveries and collection density.
Maintain grade mix and contribution; stabilise buyer relationships.
Partner With Us
Whether you are a community collector, a business seeking responsible waste removal, or a downstream processor looking for consistent graded material — we want to hear from you.