About Us

Welcome to Phepha Recycling

Since 1984, we've helped businesses and communities recycle responsibly while creating jobs and reducing landfill waste.

Foundational Roots

Scavenging to Sovereignty

Our journey began at the threshold of waste, the dump site. Under council contract, we navigated the early days of scavenging, realizing a profound truth: the removal of material wasn't just a task, it was our responsibility to the land.

Evolution of Scale

From Dump Site to Industrial Precision

Behind every bale of recycled paper and plastic is a team committed to exceptional service and environmental responsibility.

PHASE 01

First Sorting Plant

Establishing the first outside paper sorting facility, marking our departure from on-site scavenging to structured industrial processing.

PHASE 02

Grade Optimization

The technical transition from CMW to high-value HL1, HL2, and K4 grades, maximizing the economic impact of every recycled ton.

PHASE 03

Source Awareness

Shifting from 'waste management' to 'clean collections', educating stakeholders to separate at the source for purity.

Expansion & Agency

Agents of Change, Partners in Growth

Growth necessitated infrastructure. Moving to larger premises allowed for the implementation of high-volume compacting and baling, turning the tide for paper and plastic processing.

1000's Empowered

The Trolley Network

Beyond machinery, we built human infrastructure. We established an informal supply chain that supports the "trolley people," creating a pathway to financial independence for hundreds in the informal sector.

The Resilience of Ownership

From Rented Floors to Owned Ground

Our transition to the Benoni plant represents a milestone of permanence. Through international market shifts and economic volatility, we didn't just survive, we streamlined.

Today, our company-owned processing facility provides the stability needed to continue investing in efficient recycling solutions for South Africa.