
CITY WASTE knowledge centre
Waste guides for clearer decisions.
Detailed Gauteng guidance for sorting, preparing, storing and arranging the responsible collection of everyday, bulky, building, organic, electronic and controlled waste.
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Garden & Organic Waste
Reuse options before disposing of food waste
ways to keep suitable items in use.

Furniture & Bulky Items
How to store old couches safely before collection
short-term storage precautions.

Furniture & Bulky Items
Small-load guide for old beds and frames
efficient planning for a modest amount.

Electronics & Specialised Items
Household appliances removal guide for tenants
responsible preparation before handover.

Electronics & Specialised Items
Managing washing machines during spring cleaning
a room-by-room clear-out method.

Electronics & Specialised Items
Booking a once-off electronic waste collection
a defined once-off scope.

Electronics & Specialised Items
Responsible handling basics for printers and cartridges
practical duty-of-care habits.


Garden & Organic Waste
How to photograph fallen leaves for a removal quote
better photographs for a clearer assessment.

Rubble & Renovation Waste
How to avoid delays when removing building rubble
common causes of delayed collections.

Rubble & Renovation Waste
Large-load guide for concrete debris
planning a multi-load or container-sized job.

