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COST EFFECTIVE
Negotiating for the best value
As an owner run recycling company we are able to manage and negotiate with suppliers according to our client's needs. This allows us to ensure costs are kept below industry average.
BEE CERTIFIED
Level 2
Smart Waste is a Level 2 B-BBEE waste management company
SERVICE BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT
A dedicated team of area managers visit our sites regularly
Monthly client management meetings are also attended by senior management.


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A Day of Giving Back: Our Mandela Day Clean-Up Experience
Smart Waste joins forces with Mams Mall to do their part for Mandela Day 2024.

Reduce your Environmental Impact with Smart Waste
What sets Smart Waste apart from our competitors?

Food Waste: Closing the loop with compost
Smart Waste has closed the loop on food waste by taking food waste back to the generators – only in a different form – compost.

The Sustainability Journey: It is not so hard, really
Sustainability is the new business buzzword in recycling and it may seem daunting but in honest truth, it’s all in the mindset.

COVID may have done us all a favour after all
COVID-19 wasn’t all bad. For one thing, it has increased interest in our environment and individuals are starting to pressure...

Managing a retail centres waste
What is the single most important moment in a shopping centres life? There are memorable moments when the centre is...

Hazardous Waste: Time for a change?
Hazardous material disposal suffers from that familiar South African malady of being brilliant on paper but often lacking in execution....

Reporting on Sustainability
The industrywide march to sustainable practices is having an impact on waste reporting. Clients are becoming more demanding in the...
Waste Management Specialists
Meet our leadership team.
Smart Waste was founded by Clint Ralph (CEO), whose vision and dedication have driven the company’s growth into a national leader in sustainable waste management. Over the years, Clint has been supported by Toann Claassen, who plays a critical role as Chief Operating Officer, helping to shape and implement the operational strategy across all regions.
Together, they lead a passionate and highly experienced management team, supported by over 1000 dedicated staff members across the country.
At the heart of Smart Waste is a strong belief in teamwork, accountability, and recognition. We foster a performance-driven culture where exceptional service is celebrated. Our staff are not only integral to our success but are also rewarded for it — through a structured rewards and recognition programme designed to encourage growth, excellence, and long-term engagement.

Toann Claassen

Clint Ralph
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