Food Waste Consulting
Ywaste provides an eco-friendly methodology for the management of food waste through effective off-site composting.
Read MoreOn-Site training
Ywaste operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and is available for corporate training on sustainable waste management and integration into the technology we use.
Read MoreRecycling Solutions
We offer a one-stop shop for clients looking to avoid landfill. We use Bokashi composting to conserve and convert waste in resalable products.
Read More24-hour service
Due to the nature of the business, we operate 7 days a week, 7-5, and if needed, can be on 24-hour call. Good service is not negotiable.
Read MoreThe tonnes we have conserved
Year on year, the waste we have diverted from landfillOur story
Ywaste started trading in February 2010 with a focus on the manufacture and sale of worm farms for residential clients. We have since expanded to the commercial market in the area of sustainable waste management with a key focus on food waste management. Here are our highlights.-
Ocean View House and the Biscuit Mill
Ywaste works with the prestigious Ocean View House in Camps Bay and also joins forces with 3 restaurants at the Biscuit Mill, Woodstock.
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Tsogo Sun Waterfront and Cape Town Market
The brand aligns with Tsogo Sun Waterfornt, a large hotelier based in the V&A Waterfront. In addition, we start working with the Cape Town Market in Epping, a large food waste generator.
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Cape Town Film Studios
We commence work with Cape Town Film Studios, joining forces with one of the largest growing industries in the city.
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Spar Western Cape Distribution Centre
We begin servicing Spar's Western Cape distribution centre, a large commercial hub for this nationwide supermarket chain.
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Work with CTICC begins
The Cape Town International Convention Centre hosts guests from around the world and is regularly involved in the coordination of top-tier industry events across a range of businesses.
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Realised the sale of our product – Bokashi Compost
We begin selling our Bokashi compost, which is a sustainable, eco-friendly resalable product.
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Servicing Woolworths Distribution Centre
Ywaste begins servicing the Woolworths Distribution Centre, aligning with a nationwide brand.
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We begin work with Vineyard Hotel and Mount Nelson
In 2011, we begin work with two prestigious hotels: Mount Nelson and the Vineyard Hotel. The former is located in Cape Town CBD while the latter is situated in the Cape suburb of Newlands. Both hotels
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Partnership with Waste Plan established and first 2 clients acquired
We establish a partnership with Waste Plan, a South African company that specializes in commercial and industrial waste management. In addition, we acquire our first 2 clients!
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Began trading as Ywaste and 1st client secured
We begin trading as Ywaste CC, 100% black owned, and procure our first client in the service of food waste management.
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“We have found the service the Ywaste provides to be reliable and efficient. We are also purchasing compost from Ywaste. The Product is a good quality and has worked well in our garden.”
Chris van Zyl, The Vineyard Hotel, Environmental manager and horticulturist
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"Ywaste supplies sufficient and accurate figures in respect of the amount of food waste collected and composted monthly. We highly recommend Ywaste services to any company that requires food waste solutions."
Francious du Plessis, Waste Plan, Operations Manager
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"It is with pleasure that I recommend the services of Ywaste Solutions as they provide an alternative to dumping waste at landfills by offering a very efficient services in identifying food waste as a resource. They have developed a unique system of recycling our packaged food waste.The food waste generated is collected and treated at a processing plant, this yields a rich compost and in this way returns back to nature."
Solly Engelbrecht