JG Afrika (Pty) Ltd will be holding its 5th annual e-Waste Collection in partnership with Liberty Midlands Mall and SmartMatta on 24 November 2016.
Electronic Waste or e-waste constitutes any unwanted electrical or electronic equipment (powered by either batteries or electricity) such as computers, TVs, VCRs & DVD players, consumer electronics, kettles, printers, fax machines, cell phones, toasters, microwares and / or direct parts thereof.
Electric and electronic goods contain numerous chemical elements and heavy metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium. As a result, any resulting e-waste can be hazardous and toxic, causing serious health and environmental pollution problems if not handled responsibly. Hazardous components from mismanaged e-waste can contaminate soil and water and pollute the air with toxic fumes if burnt. In addition, e-waste contains valuable materials that can be recovered through recycling.
e-Waste is the fastest growing waste stream in South Africa as old and redundant items are generated due to the rapid advance of new technology. To ensure a limited influence of this burgeoning impact on the environment, the responsible management of e-waste is required. To this end, the e-waste collection day aims to provide an opportunity for the general public to ensure that their e-waste gets handled in a responsible manner.
All e-waste received on the day will be either repaired, or dismantled and safely disposed. The handling of these items will take place in accordance with the integrated waste management principles and available environmental best practices.
Items which WILL NOT be accepted on the day, are: fluorescent lights and batteries.
For further information, please contact Imke Summers or Riona Patak of JG Afrika (Pty) Ltd on 033 343 6700.