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10 October 2025
International E-Waste Day 2025: Glenwood E-Waste Collection Drive
In celebration of this year’s International E-Waste Day, groundWork’s Durban Zero Waste Project has teamed up with Electronic Cemetery to host an e-waste drop-off event in Glenwood. Representatives from eThekwini Municipality will be joining us to share information about proper waste management and recycling.
What is e-waste?
E-waste, also known as electronic waste, refers to any electronic or electrical device powered by batteries or electricity, such as phones, laptops, TVs, appliances, and lighting. E-waste, or electronic waste, is the fastest-growing waste stream globally.
Why separate e-waste?
E-waste contains valuable metals such as gold, silver, and copper, which can be recovered through proper recycling. However, it also contains harmful substances, including lead and mercury. Improper disposal of e-waste can contaminate soil and water, posing health risks to humans, and wildlife and ecosystems, by releasing greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.
Redirecting e-waste from landfills into refurbishment and recycling initiatives creates jobs, mitigates greenhouse gases, and reduces the need for mining primary minerals and producing new electronics. All of these processes contribute to building circular economies towards realising a just transition at local level and to climate change mitigation.
International E-Waste Day, established by the WEEE Forum, is held annually on 14 October to raise awareness about the growing global issue of e-waste management and promote responsible e-waste recycling.
“Last year’s event collected over 1,000 kilograms of e-waste, and we are hoping to more than double that this year!” says Asiphile Khanyile, Waste Campaigner at groundWork.
Members of the public are encouraged to gather any old, unwanted, or broken electronic and electrical items and bring these along to the drop-off site.
The details of the event are:
Date: Saturday 18th October 2026
Venue: KZNSA Gallery, 188 Bulwer Road, Glenwood
Access: At the top entrance behind the KZNSA near the Bulwer Park
kids’ playground
Time: 09:00 – 15:00
Examples of e-waste that will be accepted:
Toasters, Microwaves, Fridges, Washing machines, Power tools, Cellphones and tablets, Printers, Laptops and monitors, Radios, Cameras, Medical devices, Inverters, Cables
For more examples visit: https://weeearesa.org/learn/types-of-eee/
Not accepted:
Alkaline batteries, fluorescent lights, printer cartridges
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Image: Courtesy of Sustainable Recycling Industries (SRI) Programme
Photographer: Samora Chapman
This media advisory is issued by groundWork, Friends of the Earth South Africa, the lead implementing partner for the Durban Zero Waste Project.
For more information:
On responsible consumption, reuse, recovery, and recycling of e-waste in South Africa, visit WEEE are SA (https://weeearesa.org)
Contact: Paul Jones, or 083 775 0864
On the project, visit https://africazerowastehub.org.za, or follow us on social media.
Spokesperson: Asiphile Khanyile at ,
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africazerowastehub/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zerowaste_hub/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@groundworksa973
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