Why Join eWASA?
Why Join?
eWASA is the only registered PRO covering five EPR sectors (EEE, Lighting, Batteries, Lubricant Oils, Paper & Packaging), saving you time, costs, and administrative burden while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Reasons to join the EPR Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA)
- 1000+ collection points nationwide
- Registered PRO for 5 EPR sectors
- Over 15 years of expertise since 2008
- Major brand members already benefiting
If your business is a:
- Manufacturer
- Importer
- Online retailer
- Retailer and/or wholesaler
- Distributor of electrical and electronic or lighting equipment
- Brand owner
- Recycler
and...
You manufacture, sell and/or recycle the following product categories:
Large household appliances
Small household appliances
ICT equipment
Consumer electronics
Photovoltaic equipment
Batteries
Lighting equipment
Electrical and electronic tools
Toys
Leisure and sports equipment
Medical appliances
Monitoring and control equipment
Lubricant Oils
Paper and packaging
Singe-use products
You should join eWASA because we are a registered PRO in all the EPR sectors and can offer you the following services:
Why Join eWASA? We Reduce EPR Complexity:
One-Stop Shop Model
- Single PRO membership covers all five EPR sectors
- Simplified reporting across multiple product categories
- Single point of contact for all EPR obligations
- Future-proof as regulations expand to new sectors
Cost Efficiency
- Shared costs across member base reduce individual fees
- Transparent fee structure with no hidden markups
- Lower administrative burden compared to individual compliance
- Access to established collection and recycling networks
Regulatory Compliance Made Easy
- DFFE registration numbers for all sectors:
- EEE: 19/7/6/E/PRO/20210512/001
- Lighting: 19/7/7/L/PRO/20211123/004
- Paper & Packaging: 19/7/5/P/PRO/20211123/022
- Portable Batteries: 19/7/5/P/PRO/20230710/045
- Lubricant Oils: 19/7/7/L/PRO/20240429/053
- Performance reporting handled on your behalf
- Central on-line put on the market declarations
- Expert guidance on regulatory requirements
- Life-cycle assessment support
Business Development Opportunities
- Networking with industry leaders
- Access to educational resources and training
- Participation in environmental policy development
- Connection with recycling partners and suppliers
- SMME development and job creation support
Apply for eWASA Membership:
We help our members develop and implement collection and recycling schemes for their products to minimise environmental impact and support a circular economy.
How to Join:
- Assess Your Obligations – Use our EPR sector guide to identify requirementsewasa+1
- Choose Your Membership Type – Producer or Recycler membership optionsewasa+1
- Complete Application – Submit membership application with required documentation
- Begin Compliance – Access our EPR scheme and reporting systems
- Ongoing Support – Receive continuous guidance and updates
Start Your EPR Compliance Journey Today
Schedule a Consultation [Link to email: epr@ewasa.org) Subject line: Schedule a Consultation}
Apply for eWASA Membership
We help our members develop and implement collection and recycling schemes for their products to minimise environmental impact and support a circular economy.