ERA is dedicated to the improvement of waste management and recycling in South Africa, with a particular focus on Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment and Lighting (WEEEL) – which includes electronic waste, lighting and batteries.
We achieve this by working with South Africa’s WEEEL producers through our EPR Schemes, which aligns with companies Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets; the strategic densification of recycling infrastructure; investing in and partnering with service providers, with a focus on SMMEs and vulnerable groups; advocating for improved public awareness; ongoing engagement with government; and strengthening networks for the entire value chain with knowledge-sharing and partnerships.
Towards a growing, greener South Africa.
WEEEL in particular needs to be produced in an environmentally sensitive manner and then managed correctly at the end of its life cycle, because it can contain toxic materials that harm the environment – or valuable parts that should be re-used and not go to waste.
Our partnership with the Global WEE Forum provides us access to a wealth of experience and expertise from its 43 member PROs worldwide, serving as a valuable resource.
As per our certification from EMPOWERDEX, ERA’s Level 1 BBBEE status underscores our commitment to fostering an inclusive society, making us a valuable partner to our producer members.
The ERA EPR Notices are strategic plans for managing Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment and Lighting (WEEEL) waste streams including electronic waste, lighting and battery in South Africa. This is done through collecting fees via our producers membership base, and using such funds to facilitate the infrastructure and network to ensure the proper management and disposal of WEEEL waste streams in the country. We do this through a multi-pronged approach engaging all key industry stakeholders, as well as ongoing public awareness campaigns to educate and drive behavioural change for South Africa’s population to ensure uptake – ultimately reducing the amount of this waste that ends up in landfill.
Here’s how it works:
This structured approach aims to drive effective and legal waste management in the country, building a sustainable future for all South Africans.
BUDGET ITEM | BUDGET % |
|---|---|
Administration | 12% |
Infrastructure | 5% |
Enterprise Development | 5% |
Marketing | 5% |
Surveillance | 1% |
Treatment Costs (Collection, Transport, Recycling) | 72% |
BUDGET ITEM | BUDGET % |
|---|---|
Administration | 20% |
Collection | 8% |
Transport | 10% |
Recycling | 62% |
In maintaining and forging a culture of strong governance within ERA NPC, ERA has made extensive use of external professionals to provide the necessary checks and balances.
SECTOR | COMPANY NAME |
|---|---|
Bankers | Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd |
Accountants | Nexia SAB & T |
Internal Auditors | SNG Grant Thornton |
External Auditors | Meridian Chartered Accountants |
BBBEE Auditors | EMPOWERDEX |
REGISTRATION & COMPLIANCE | NUMBER |
|---|---|
WEEE Registration | 19/7/6/E/PRO/20210609/002 |
Lighting | 19/7/7/L/PRO/20211115/003 |
Paper & Packaging | 19/7/5/P/PRO/20211115/020 |
Business Plan | Submitted (awaiting concurrence) |
NPC/Company Registration | 2018/248881/08 |
Tax & Regulation | Provided |
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ERA E-waste Recycling Authority (ERA) is a registered Non-profit Company (NPC) • CIPC Registration Number – 2018/248881/08 • ERA NPC is registered as a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) in terms of Section 18 of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA) N0. 59/2008 • DFFE PRO Registration Number 19/7/6/E/PRO/202106009/002 • Lighting: 19/7/7/L/PRO/20211115/003 • Batteries: 19/7/5/P/PRO/20241023/055
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