Mandeni Waste Recyclers (MWR) is a 100% black-owned co-operative business focusing on providing a broad range of waste management and recycling services in the greater Mandeni area of KwaZulu-Natal. The company’s vision is to provide sustainable solutions to waste management on behalf of clients, thus minimising harmful environmental impacts and ensuring the health and safety of employees and communities.
Competencies in environmental
sciences, development of
training modules and database
management.
100
Black Owned
100
BEE AAA+ RATING
60
Black Woman Owned
80
Youth Owned
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MANDENI WASTE
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Sappi’s Tugela Mill:
MWR is currently managing Sappi’s Tugela Mill landfill in Mandeni and collecting cardboard waste for recycling. Sappi is a global manufacturer of pulp, paper and packaging products.
Mandeni Mall:
Mandeni Waste Recyclers manages cardboard and plastic waste for Mandeni Mall. This responsibility includes collecting, separating and disposing of waste in accordance with legislation, as well as assisting Mall management with site hygiene.
Freedom Stationery: Mandeni Waste Recyclers manages Freedom Stationery on a fortnightly basis. This involves handling waste management and recycling services for the company.
uMfolozi TVET Mandeni Campus: Mandeni Waste Recyclers also manages the waste at uMfolozi TVET Mandeni Campus. We provide weekly waste sorting and collection services for the campus, ensuring proper waste management practices.
Service Level Agreement (SLA): Recently, we have signed a Service Level Agreement with uMfolozi TVET Mandeni Campus. As part of this agreement, all candidates enrolled in waste management courses at the campus will have the opportunity to gain practical work experience through internships and practicals with our company. MWR is a member of the e-Waste Association of South Africa and Institute of Waste
Management in South Africa and operates an ISO 14001:2015 accredited facility.
OUR COMPANY STRUCTURE
MWR’s strength lies in the diverse skills set, experience and expertise that each team member brings into the business. Our collective experience and well developed business relationships with other players in the industry enables us to tailor our solutions to clients’ needs. These relationships are utilised for learning and mentoring purposes – and we view this as a strength.
Our team has a broad range of competencies in environmental sciences, development of training modules and database management.
• Nqobile Berval Mkhize
(BSc in Biological Sciences (UKZN) & Post Graduate Certificate in Education with Distinction (Stadio College) – Executive Director, Co-Founder
• Andile Brain Thabethe
CEO, Co-Founder
• Siphiwokuhle Minenhle Nkabinde
Non- executive member
• Lindokuhle Percival Mlaba
Non- executive member
• Nothando Halalisiwe Ndlovu
Non-executive member
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
We are proud to highlight that our company was recently honored with an award and certificate at the Women In Environment 2023 event, hosted by the National Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment in East London, Eastern Cape. This recognition showcases our commitment to environmental sustainability and our dedication to supporting women in the field. We are grateful for this acknowledgment and will continue to strive for excellence in our efforts towards a greener future.
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