2024 / 12 / 10
As 2024 comes to a close, we gathered for our much-anticipated annual year-end function at the Meadowdale campus in Gauteng on Friday, 29 November. This event was not just an opportunity to reflect on the year that was, but also to celebrate the achievements that have defined our journey together.
2024 / 11 / 25
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) is making significant strides in chemicals and waste management with two crucial initiatives that industry stakeholders should be aware of.
2024 / 11 / 15
On 2 November 2024, Moses Dhlamini, Onsite Supervisor for the Vaal and Kroonstad areas, and his dedicated team reached an extraordinary milestone—17 years without a Lost Time Injury (LTI).
2024 / 10 / 28
In an impressive display of commitment to sustainability and environmental well-being, the EnviroServ team completed 1,088.5 hours of community service in 2024, marking a remarkable 43.4% increase from 759 hours in 2023.
2024 / 10 / 24
EnviroServ has been recognised for its impactful environmental initiatives at the Chemicals and Allied Industries Association (CAIA)’s Responsible Care Awards, held on 24 October 2024.
2024 / 09 / 16
EnviroServ CEO Dean Thompson will head a delegation of the company’s experts at the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) conference in Cape Town, running from 15 to 18 September.
2024 / 09 / 16
The first week of September marks Arbour Week in South Africa, when citizens are encouraged to plant indigenous trees.
2024 / 08 / 27
The Electricity Regulation Amendment Act signed into law in August is predicted to lead to a rapid growth of renewable energy sources – and an increase in solar waste which has the potential to damage the environment if not correctly disposed of.
2024 / 08 / 14
EnviroServ is proud to be a platinum sponsor, with four of our experts presenting.
2024 / 08 / 07
With a renewed drive for sustainable development and creating shared value for customers, EnviroServ, a leader in waste and wastewater management, is working towards achieving milestones across three key areas.
2024 / 07 / 26
Moving Africa from waste to wealth with solutions for a sustainable future is one of the goals of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) World Congress Conference in Cape Town, South Africa from 15 to 18 September 2024.
2024 / 05 / 09
South Africa is a leader in the global mining industry, and produces a number of dangerous waste by-products which mining operators must ensure are safely and responsibly disposed of.
2024 / 05 / 09
In today’s business environment, companies cannot succeed without embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into their businesses. Part of this roadmap towards sustainability must include effective waste management.
2024 / 05 / 02
EnviroServ is excited to reveal that the first phase of our SUEZ brand endorsement has begun.
2024 / 04 / 22
A newly-imported demo waste compactor model, designed especially for developing countries by German equipment manufacturer BOMAG, is being trialled in South African conditions by EnviroServ Waste Management.
2024 / 03 / 26
A newly-imported demo waste compactor model, designed especially for developing countries by German equipment manufacturer BOMAG, is being trialled in South African conditions by EnviroServ Waste Management.
2024 / 02 / 23
A total of 205 school children from 41 schools around the country will receive much-needed school uniforms from EnviroServ in 2024 - 80 from Gqeberha, 80 in Etwatwa and 45 from schools in and around Phomolong.
2023 / 12 / 07
It is time to take stock of the past 12 months, ahead of a pause and reset for the start of a new year.
2023 / 11 / 14
EnviroServ is a proud signatory of the Chemical and Allied Industries Association’s (CAIA) Responsible Care programme, the industry’s voluntary programme that helps raise standards and grow public trust in the chemicals handling sector.
2023 / 10 / 02
As the leading waste management company in South Africa, EnviroServ assists many companies in completing their annual maintenance shutdown projects on time and on budget.
2023 / 09 / 28
Bioremediation of soil is an alternative to landfill option and one that is most effective in larger volumes due to the equipment and time required to achieve the desired result.
2023 / 09 / 21
As the leading waste management company in South Africa, EnviroServ assists many companies in completing their annual maintenance shutdown projects on time and on budget.
2023 / 08 / 31
During August, which is Woman's Month in South Africa, we celebrated all of the ladies within EnviroServ who work tirelessly to help us Raise the Waste Game. In this month’s newsletter we asked a few of our female colleagues some questions about women in business and who their favourite female leaders are. Get to know them a little more closely with these profiles:
2023 / 08 / 03
While the number of people around the world living in poverty who do not have access to basic food rises each year, so too does the amount of food which goes to waste.
2023 / 08 / 02
By Zingisa Mabangula
A chilly, rainy day in Nelson Mandela Bay did not young and old from flocking to Vulumzi Senior Secondary School in honour of Mandela Day to participate in a 5km run.
2023 / 07 / 31
EnviroServ helps customers reduce plastic waste to landfill.
July may be the month where there is a focus on reducing plastic waste at home and at work, but EnviroServ helps our customers wage war on plastic daily.
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2023 / 07 / 24
EnviroServ’s Nelson Mandela Bay operations collected silverware at the PMR.africa Business Excellence Awards on July 24 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Gqeberha.
2023 / 07 / 18
The increasing commitment of companies to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill goals has created a greater need for alternative landfill solutions. However, implementing this can be challenging and costly without sacrificing environmental compliance.
2023 / 07 / 10
Common risks at landfill facilities worldwide include fires and interaction between people and machinery. EnviroServ has an excellent health and safety record and is always looking to better this, says Greg Alborough, EnviroServ’s Group Risk Manager.
2023 / 06 / 26
The world generates almost four million tonnes of waste a day – ten times more than we did 100 years ago. Future generations will be affected by the choices we make today.
2023 / 06 / 22
By Zingisa Mabangula
The Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality is in the grip of a prolonged drought which has disrupted life for residents, who are compelled to find innovative ways adapt, and EnviroServ Waste Management has joined arms with partners to seek solutions.
2023 / 06 / 20
EnviroServ has been recognised in the PMR.africa Western Cape Provincial Survey Business Excellence Awards, after the completion of their annual regional survey.
2023 / 06 / 20
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa’s central branch committee held site visits to Mpact’s Springs Mill and EnviroServ’s Holfontein Waste Management Facility on Wednesday, 14 June 2023. This was in an effort to have players within the waste industry share knowledge and expertise.
2023 / 06 / 20
On Friday 16 June 2023, Etwatwa Ward 109’s economic development sector hosted a public market day to showcase some of the products and services which can be procured within the bustling township. No less than 12 businesses within the Ward marketed their services to over 300 people who attended.
2023 / 06 / 15
June is Youth Month in South Africa and EnviroServ Waste Management is opening doors for 65 unemployed youth, giving them training to equip them with skills which will help make them more employable.
2023 / 06 / 08
South Africa is the continent’s leading mining producer, extracting and processing of mineral resources including coal, chrome, iron ore and diamonds.
2023 / 06 / 08
While solar panels are a convenient way to generate renewable energy, they contain hazardous chemicals which mean they cannot be disposed of with regular household waste when they reach their end of life.
2023 / 05 / 30
Management of pesticide waste is a global problem, and disposal of these substances, used to kill, repel, or control forms of plant or animal life considered to be pests, is legislated.
2023 / 05 / 10
Skills development is a big part of EnviroServ’s interaction with communities around its areas of operation. Over the years, the company has demonstrated its unequivocal commitment to sharing its knowledge, expertise and resources for the empowerment of local community stakeholders.
2023 / 05 / 03
Compost, sometimes called ‘black gold’, consists of decomposed organic matter that enhances the soil with nutrients and microbes. International Compost Awareness Week, held annually during the first week of May, is marked to remind people, businesses, municipalities and organisations about the importance of organics recycling and compost use.
2023 / 04 / 22
The United Nations has proclaimed 22 April as International Mother Earth Day – a pertinent reminder that the Earth and its ecosystems provide its inhabitants with life and sustenance.
2023 / 04 / 03
Just over three years ago, a local, Nomkhiso Ntinga of Imvelo Bloomings was awarded the grass cutting contract at EnviroServ’s Shongweni waste management facility. In the ensuing years, she has offered a great service, ensuring her employees’ work is representative of her brand. The site team is pleased with her service and approach to her work.
2023 / 03 / 23
EnviroServ is committed to uplifting the communities around our facilities, something the company does in a number of different ways.
2023 / 03 / 18
Contribute to World Recycling Day with on-site waste management
2023 / 03 / 02
Eighty learners at 16 schools in Nelson Mandela Bay have received full uniforms from the Alex Matikinca Dress a Learner programme, run by EnviroServ Waste Management.
2023 / 02 / 17
EnviroServ triumphs in PMR.africa Provincial Excellence Survey
2023 / 02 / 15
5 February 2023 was a day full of smiles, pride and joy in Motherwell, Eastern Cape. Residents of Ward 59, one of the wards adjacent to the Aloes landfill site honoured and celebrated the achievements of the matric class of 2022. The celebratory event was held at Khulile Primary School.
2023 / 02 / 09
from left. Mr. Nkambule (Wetland Practitioner), Mr. Ndlamlenze (Educator form Quantum Senior Secondary School), Mr. Kopayi (EWM
Partners invited in the day’s activities included EnviroServ, government departments such as GDARD , local community stakeholders including Ward Councillor, Cllr Madihlaba and 3 local schools (Quantum Senior Secondary School, Sazakhele Primary school and W.J.
2023 / 02 / 02
More than 35% of natural wetlands have been lost in the past 50 years – this is three times faster than forests. Today is World Wetlands Day, when our choices, voices and actions are called upon annually in a bid to trigger a restoration trend.
2023 / 01 / 30
EnviroServ has joined the Organics Recycling Association of South Africa (ORASA) as they attempt to unite and grow the country’s organics recycling industry.
2023 / 01 / 25
Living up to our promises with Responsible Care
2022 / 12 / 13
Dear Customers,
What a year! Certainly, a successful and productive one for EnviroServ, culminating in our acquisition by our new shareholders SUEZ, Royal Bafokeng Holdings and African Infrastructure Investment Managers.
2022 / 11 / 18
EnviroServ put on a strong show at this year’s WasteCon, an essential event on the Institute of Waste Management of South Africa’s calendar.
2022 / 10 / 06
Cape Town, 5 October 2022. On 30th September 2022, SUEZ together with Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) and African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) completed the acquisition of EnviroServ Proprietary Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries (“EnviroServ”) after having received the approval of the local antitrust authorities, in accordance with the terms announced on 9th June 2022.
2022 / 10 / 06
EnviroServ was founded by entrepreneurs who saw a gap in the market. More than 40 years later, we service government and the private sector in all nine provinces of South Africa and operate on the continent.
2022 / 09 / 01
Learning and Development is a key component in addressing and promoting gender equality to ensure that women have access to opportunities to affirm their role and contribution in all spheres of society including the workplace.
2022 / 06 / 08
In our drive to help our customers join the circular economy, EnviroServ is constantly seeking alternative solutions to landfill for your waste.
2022 / 06 / 08
Motivating and educating staff at EnviroServ sales conference .
2022 / 04 / 01
When it comes to keeping business compiliant in the wake of unforeseen incidents, and experienced partner.
2022 / 03 / 09
Vulumzi Senior Secondary honours top teachers, learners
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2022 / 03 / 02
EnviroServ’s Dress a Learner Programme clothes Gqeberha learners.
2022 / 02 / 28
Asiberegeni Co-operatives upcycles plastic waste from EnviroServ customer.
2022 / 01 / 21
Dean Thompson CEO of EnviroServ Waste Management featured in the EngineeringNews.co.za
2021 / 12 / 10
Dear valued customers, we have finally reached the time for a collective pause, rest and reset.
2021 / 11 / 11
EnviroServ can provide support with remediation projects that include removal of contaminated soil as a waste and transport of this material to a compliant landfill site where any required treatment is applied prior to disposal.
2021 / 11 / 09
EnviroServ Waste Management has successfully transitioned to the new International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 45001:2018 from the former British Standard Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001.
2021 / 09 / 23
When it comes to keeping businesses compliant in the wake of unforeseen incidents, anything from chemical spills and pollution related incidents to minor industrial spills, calamities such as industrial fires, and breaches of storage vessels and dams, EnviroServ has the expertise to assist.
2021 / 09 / 13
When it comes to keeping businesses compliant in the wake of unforeseen incidents, anything from chemical spills and pollution related incidents to minor industrial spills, calamities such as industrial fires, and breaches of storage vessels and dams, EnviroServ has the expertise to assist.
2021 / 08 / 16
While EnviroServ does good on a daily basis, we take this month in particular to highlight some of our efforts towards building a better South Africa.
2021 / 08 / 11
From large factories to small workshops, industrial vacuuming can be an essential requirement.
2021 / 07 / 22
The worldwide demand for batteries is ever-increasing and proper recycling of the valuable metals and other materials that can be recovered, processed, and reused from them, is important for environmental health.
2021 / 07 / 13
The negative human health effects of asbestos exposure are well documented, causing cancer and other diseases including mesothelioma and asbestosis.
2021 / 07 / 08
Whether you need a sump de-sludged or a permanent on-site industrial cleaning service, this specialised business unit of EnviroServ provides industrial cleaning services to both large and small clients.
2021 / 06 / 23
Food waste or food loss refers to food intended for human consumption which is discarded without being eaten, where organic waste generally refers to biodegradable, compostable waste from homes, businesses, institutions, and industrial sources. Examples include food scraps, yard and garden trimmings, food-soiled paper products and biosolids.
2021 / 05 / 26
Food waste or food loss refers to food intended for human consumption which is discarded without being eaten, where organic waste generally refers to biodegradable, compostable waste from homes, businesses, institutions, and industrial sources. Examples include food scraps, yard and garden trimmings, food-soiled paper products and biosolids.
2021 / 05 / 17
EnviroServ Waste Management operates 13 hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment and disposal facilities in South Africa and Africa.
2021 / 05 / 07
EnviroServ’s accredited state of laboratory was established in the early 1990s, the first waste analytical laboratory in South Africa to receive SANAS accreditation, offering expert advice to our customers about testing and handling their hazardous waste materials, and assisting in the analysis and classification of waste.
2021 / 04 / 22
From factories to office blocks, shopping malls to hospitals, waste minimisation through reduction, re-use and recycling should now be an essential part of all business operations as South Africa moves towards a circular economy.
2021 / 04 / 13
Spills occur in many industries which EnviroServ Waste Management services. When dealing with hazardous materials spills, the containment phase is a critical part of incident management, as the threat to life and property are high.
2021 / 03 / 31
Since 2014, EnviroServ’s Dress a Learner programme has clothed more than 3 000 needy learners in the communities around our operations.
2021 / 03 / 26
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and fluorescent tubes are found everywhere – from households, factories, roads, schools, hospitals, stadiums, hotels and vehicles, to torches and chicken hatcheries – the list is endless.
2021 / 03 / 22
World Water Day is celebrated on 22 March to focus on the importance of freshwater, and this year the theme is “valuing water”.
2021 / 02 / 23
Currently we have solutions for 87 different types of plastic, and in Gauteng alone, diverted around 3500 tons of plastic last year with the help of 16 plastic recyclers.
2021 / 02 / 23
South Africa’s Cabinet has approved the National Waste Management Strategy 2020, which will see policy and strategy supporting the circular economy concept.
2020 / 12 / 18
After a year of unprecedented times, the festive season is finally upon us. EnviroServ operations, excluding critical operations, will be closed from Thursday 24 December 2020 to Friday 1 January 2021.
2020 / 10 / 28
EnviroServ Waste Management has assisted the Khulanathi Buy Back Centre in Port Elizabeth with equipment and funding to further the community based depot where waste collectors can sell recyclable waste such as paper, plastic, cans and glass to recycling companies.
2020 / 10 / 02
On September 19, the world marked an annual global social action programme aimed at combating the global solid waste problem, including that of marine debris.
2020 / 08 / 20
The Holfontein community adjacent to the Holfontein landfill site has always been a reminder of how much work our government still has to do to address societal imbalances.
2020 / 08 / 20
The impact of the pandemic on ordinary South Africans is immeasurable. Small businesses have suffered and those that are still in existence continue to suffer, barely meeting targets.
2020 / 08 / 18
EnviroServ was honoured at the 2020 Oliver Top Empowerment Awardson Thursday, 23 July, winning the Top Empowered Company: Education and Skills Development Award.
2020 / 08 / 04
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern
Africa has launched its Central Branch Waste
Management Awards and they are looking for
clean, green organisations who take pride in
going the extra mile for the environment.
2020 / 07 / 20
New legislation developed in recent years to further minimise the impacts associated with the disposal of waste to landfill got the waste management experts at EnviroServ to put their thinking caps on.
2020 / 06 / 23
Food waste is a global problem, and for the food industry, wastage can be the difference between profit and loss.
2020 / 05 / 28
With more businesses back in operation under Level 4 of the government’s Risk Adjusted Strategy for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
2020 / 04 / 30
As we heard from President Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African Cabinet has declared a
national state of disaster and put drastic measures in place to arrest the scale and speed at which coronavirus (COVID-19) is growing, to protect people from infections and minimise the potential impact on society and business.
2020 / 02 / 03
EnviroServ believes that to change our beautiful country for the better, we all need to play our part and have rolled up our sleeves to make a difference to the quality of education in the country’s public schools.
2019 / 10 / 01
We started out in 1979 as a small door-to-door waste company called Wade Refuse,
with just 20 employees. It might have been a small company, but it was one with big
ideas, and even bigger goals.
2019 / 09 / 01
As of August 23, the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has placed a ban on liquid waste, as well as hazardous waste with a calorific value of more than 20 MJ/kg, from landfill disposal.
2019 / 07 / 01
- an opportunity for each of us to live
out the values that our great former president
championed throughout his remarkable life, by giving
up 67 minutes of our own time to make the world a
better place.
2019 / 06 / 01
With increasing numbers of our clients looking for zero to waste landfill alternatives, one of our innovative teams has developed a bio-remediation ‘soil hospital’ technology.
2019 / 05 / 01
EnviroServ has assisted seven ladies from the Daveyton and Etwatwa townships with the opportunity to showcase their sewing work to the world at an Italian art conference.
2019 / 04 / 01
EnviroServ composting facility assists with zero waste to landfill goals.
2019 / 03 / 01
In response to community stakeholder concerns that learners were staying absent from school due to a lack of school uniforms, EnviroServ launched the Dress a Learner programme in 2013.
2019 / 02 / 01
EnviroServ has become a one-stop-shop, offering both waste and e-waste services to assist companies throughout South Africa with compliant asset disposal of all end-ofterm IT and electronic equipment.
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