NearMe lists 287 recycling centres across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (109), Western Cape (54) and Eastern Cape (31). 96% of these entries include a phone number and 70% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
Nearby places that can help
Showing 20 of 287 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Macibela Trading EnterpriseYolanda St, eMalahleni, Mpumalanga+27 66 533 8338 / Directions
- Afro India Recyclers26 Clark Rd, Isipingo, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 902 2546 / Website / Directions
- Salvage and Recycling218 Moreleta St, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 80 001 4804 / Website / Directions
- Recycles23 Northumberland St, Bellville, Western Cape+27 21 948 6372 / Website / Directions
- Durban Metal Co1141 Umgeni Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 312 2226 / Website / Directions
- Sebowana Recycling2431 Agro Rd, Montshioa, North West+27 73 589 9428 / Website / Directions
- Graaff-Reinet Recyclers6 Fabriek St, Industrial Area, Graaff Reinet, Eastern Cape+27 72 673 9463 / Directions
- Rainbow Battery Recycling3 Boundary St, Randfontein, Gauteng+27 76 448 2764 / Website / Directions
- Go Green Electronic Recycling7B Stuart Close, Somerset West Business Park, Strand, Western Cape021 023 2841 / Directions
- Skorokoro-Recycling16 Tanjovan Street, Randburg North, Gauteng082 558 7444 / Website / Directions
- Bushmans Recycling CentreIndustria Rd, Bushmans River, Eastern Cape+27 73 257 8501 / Website / Directions
- Trio Scrap metals17A Telford St, Vereeniging, Gauteng+27 83 985 6571 / Website / Directions
- Oasis AssociationCorner of Lee Rd, and, Imam Haron Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 671 2698 / Website / Directions
- Polystyrene Recycling1008 Katrol Avenue, Roodepoort011 086 8888 / Website / Directions
- Atlantic Plastic Recycling11 Birch Cl, Parow, Western Cape+27 21 933 3412 / Website / Directions
- A N Metals Scrap Buyers258 Slegtkamp Street, Hermanstad, Pretoria, Gauteng012 379 2392 / Directions
- ITAD AfricaUnit 2, Cerimele Complex, 55 Adriana Cres, Centurion, Gauteng+27 87 135 4344 / Website / Directions
- Optimal Computing And Recycling21 Hulbert Road, East London, Gauteng011 493 2146 / Website / Directions
- Fine Trading124 Voortrekker Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 510 4900 / Website / Directions
- Len's Metals18 E K Green St, Huguenot, Paarl, Western Cape021 862 8142 / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The recycling centres we hold are spread across 124 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Cape Town (22), Johannesburg (19), Tshwane (14), Gqeberha (14), Germiston (11) and Centurion (7).
Recycling centres by province
How the 287 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 109 | Johannesburg (18), Tshwane (14) and Germiston (11) |
| Western Cape | 54 | Cape Town (21), Parow (4) and Bellville (4) |
| Eastern Cape | 31 | Gqeberha (13), East London (5) and Jeffreys Bay (3) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 24 | Pietermaritzburg (3), Pinetown (3) and Isipingo (3) |
| North West | 13 | Klerksdorp (6), JB Marks (3) and Montshioa (1) |
| Limpopo | 12 | Polokwane (3), Seshego (2) and Tzaneen (2) |
| Mpumalanga | 9 | Eloff (1), eMalahleni (1) and Middelburg (1) |
| Northern Cape | 8 | Upington (2), Kuruman (2) and Springbok (1) |
| Free State | 7 | Bloemfontein (4), Welkom (1) and Virginia (1) |
20 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before you go
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 287 entries, 96% list a phone number, 70% a website and 98% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
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Frequently asked questions
How many recycling centres does NearMe list?
We have 287 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (109).
Which towns have the most recycling centres?
In our listings, Cape Town (22), Johannesburg (19) and Tshwane (14) have the most entries.
How many recycling centres are there in Gauteng?
We have 109 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Johannesburg (18), Tshwane (14) and Germiston (11).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.