eWASA Offers a Variety of Services for PRO Members
Meet Your EPR Requirements With eWASA
eWASA is your one-stop shop for EPR waste management. Become a member and tick extended producer responsibility off your to-do list.
What You Get When You Join eWASA
eWASA is a registered producer responsibility organisation (PRO) that helps producers meet their EPR obligations. Our members get the following benefits above and beyond our comprehensive extended producer responsibility services.
- Interpretation and guidance on the DFFE EPR regulations
- Join industry discussions and networking groups
- Participation in job creation & skills development programmes
- Access a national network of recyclers and material processing facilities
- Collaborate on projects with eWASA (including recyclers, waste pickers and community initiatives)
- Co-creation of tailored initiatives that are best suited to each member in achieving their sustainability objectives.
The Numbers Speak for Themselves
eWASA is your one-stop shop for EPR waste management.
Based in Durban, South Africa, we operate nationwide and our members have over 1000 collection points across the country.
As per the reports “Mapping South Africa’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Dismantling, Pre-Processing and Processing Technology Landscape, Mintek External Report # 7574“, published in March 2017 and the “Global E-Waste Monitor 2024”, United Nations University, International Telecommunication Union, and United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
Our Pro Services
We offer the following extended producer responsibility services to support producers:
Assessment and Consulting
We analyse your status as a producer and your product spectrum to provide you with an overview of all obligations and costs in the country, and where to register.
Contract Coordination
We prepare all the necessary contracts and register you with relevant systems and national registers. We also provide access to authorised representatives in countries where you do not have entities for registration and appointment.
Product Classification
We support you in product classification based on different national categories, depending on the legal situation.
Online Market Declaration
With the help of our online platform (in development), we will be able to assist you in centralising the quantities put on the market.
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Why Join eWASA?
Joining eWASA means becoming part of a purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of environmental sustainability and circular economy innovation in South Africa. We’re not just about compliance—we’re about creating meaningful impact.
At eWASA, you will:
Be a Changemaker
Contribute directly to protecting our environment through responsible waste and product stewardship initiatives that drive real change.
Collaborate with Industry Leaders
Work alongside experts, innovators, and passionate individuals who are shaping the future of waste management and sustainability in South Africa.
Strengthen Your Compliance and ESG Goals
As a member, you align your organisation with best practices and meet extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements efficiently and credibly.
Amplify Your Voice
Gain representation and advocacy in industry discussions, policy-making, and regulatory forums through a respected and unified voice.
Access Knowledge and Support
Benefit from up-to-date guidance, resources, workshops, and strategic insights that keep you informed and compliant in a fast-evolving regulatory landscape.
Champion Local Development
Support enterprise development, municipal partnerships, waste picker integration, and job creation—contributing to South Africa’s social and economic upliftment.