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Dedicated to sustainable organics recycling
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SOURCE SEPARATION
The key to 100% recycling
The key to effective organics recycling is separation at the source; by keeping waste streams separate where they are created, value can be produced in each stream. This is how we believe waste can be recycled 100% for the benefit of the earth.
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ORGANIC WASTE BAN FROM LANDFILL 2027
Preparation for the ban starts now
The Department of Environmental Affairs is preparing legislation that will prohibit all organic waste from municipal landfills by 2027
The Organics Recycling Association of South Africa is an industry body representing the organic waste recycling industry. Our mission is to promote and expand the organics recycling market, support our members and champion the recycling of all organics through different mechanisms in South Africa.
Why recycle organic material?
Neglected waste stream
How to make recycling work?
Source separation
Become a member of ORASA
Calling all involved in organics recycling
ORASA plans to unite and expand the organics recycling industry in South Africa. If you have a business linked to any aspect of organics recycling, you could join us in our endeavours by becoming a member.
Membership Application Form
How does organics recycling work?
Organics recycling solutions
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Source separated organics
![Processing](https://orasa.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/New-Horizon-waste-to-energy-750x450.jpg)
Processing
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New product or resource
Recycling organics entails extracting energy and recovering nutrients from previously discarded materials. Find a solution that suits your needs below.
Composting
An aerobic process with the correct balance of nitrogen and carbon which forms a stable nutrient compost - open or in-vessel composting.Anaerobic Digestion
An anaerobic process in a sealed vessel to create biogas for electricity production.Black soldier flies
Processing of organic material with the grubs of the black soldier fly into feed for fish and chickens.Organic waste legislation
ORASA is committed to commenting on and influencing legislation that regulates organics recycling. View the latest legislation updates and documents below. Looking for assistance with compliance with environmental regulations? Contact us.
50% Organics ban from landfills coming in 2022
The Department of Environmental Affairs is planning to prohibit all organic material from landfills by 2027. Consequently, alternative methods of processing organic material of all kinds into stable, reusable resources need to be found. Organic waste including food, industrial, wood and paper waste need to be handled responsibly to ensure there is no environmental damage. As an industry body we are ready to address the challenge of a landfill ban through our members' wide range of knowledge and the infrastructure they have invested in. Leading up to the ban, ORASA will be involved in public awareness campaigns and assist waste producers in diverting their waste from landfills.
Click on the Document below for the official statement from the Department of Environmental Affairs regarding diversion of organic waste from landfill
National committee members
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Emile Fourie
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Melanie Ludwig
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John Fox
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Cobus Kotze
Western Cape committee members
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Roger Jaques
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Andy Conder
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Bonte Edwards
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Charlotte Siebert
Gauteng committee members
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Wayne Harpur
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Siya Sigcau
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Renate Griessel
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