Laws & Compliance

Governs how personal information is collected, used, stored, shared and destroyed. EcoSolve applies the eight POPIA conditions for lawful processing: accountability, processing limitation, purpose specification, further processing limitation, information quality, openness, security safeguards and data subject participation. Our secure shredding and destruction services help clients meet their own POPIA obligation to destroy records that are no longer needed.

Gives people the right to request access to records held by private and public bodies. Requests for records held by EcoSolve Recycling can be sent to our Information Officer at ecosolverecycling@gmail.com.

Sets out South Africa's environmental principles, including the duty of care to prevent pollution and environmental degradation. EcoSolve aims to divert recyclable materials from landfill and to handle every collection responsibly.

Regulates waste management, recycling, storage, transport and disposal, and requires waste to be handled in a way that avoids harm to health and the environment. Hazardous items such as lithium batteries and certain e-waste components are separated and routed to appropriate downstream processors.

Made under the Waste Act, these regulations make producers responsible for the end-of-life management of products in sectors such as paper and packaging, electrical and electronic equipment, and lighting. EcoSolve supports the recycling chain that these schemes rely on.

Regulates dealers in second-hand goods, including scrap metal, and requires record-keeping to help prevent the trade in stolen goods, such as stolen cable and infrastructure metal. EcoSolve may request identification and proof of ownership before accepting certain metal items.

Recognises electronic records and signatures, and sets disclosure requirements for businesses that operate online. Our website identifies EcoSolve Recycling and provides our contact details, terms and privacy information as required.

Protects consumers' rights to fair, honest and transparent dealings, plain-language information, fair pricing disclosure and quality service. Our Terms of Service are written to align with the CPA where it applies.

Govern how prices, invoices and tax are handled and how long financial records must be kept. EcoSolve will clearly state whether prices include VAT on quotes and invoices.

Requires a safe working environment for employees and anyone affected by our work. Our teams follow safe lifting, handling and transport practices during collections.

Criminalises unlawful access to, interception of and interference with data and computer systems. Data-bearing devices received for e-waste recycling or destruction are handled under controlled conditions.

This page is a general summary for information purposes and is not legal advice. Laws are amended from time to time. Formal certifications and registrations held by EcoSolve Recycling are listed on our Certifications page as evidence becomes available.