Collecting
Coliba collects and transports recyclables based on request received from Coliba 2.0 recycle app, SMS and contract waste pickers across the value chain.
Sorting
Collected plastics and recyclables are sorted according to the plastic types (Chemical constitutes), color and how clean they are. This is to ensure that lables and covers of plastics are taken off and recycled based on color uniformity to avoid pollution and meet industry standards.
Processing
Sorted plastics are processed through various forms of recycling processes to produce flakes. Recyclable items like beverage cans are processed by being baled and supplied to aluminium companies for recycling.
Recycling
Coliba recycles plastics such as PET, HDPE, LDPE following local and international standards to meet demands for our products. Recycling processes must be in line with EPA standards.
Do's
Always seperate your plastic waste from the main stream waste. This way its easily weighed and you get incentives for it. During seperation keep in mind the type of plastic we recycle.
Dont's
Do not assume that all forms of plastics can be recycled. Single use plastics like straws, disposable cup, take away packs just to mention a few cant be recycled, therefore do not mix them up. Focused on avoiding such plastics if possible.
Do's
Do ensure that you separate your beverage cans as well for recycling. They are very valuable in the recycling sector and you will get goo incentives if you keep and recycle them. This way they wont end up in landfills.
Dont's
Don't mixed mix the beverage cans with plastic as they are different classes of waste.
Do's
For paper recycling, please separate your paper waste from various forms of waste. Do this by keeping card boards, newspapers and other forms of papers waste in bundles and stacks as they do take up a lot of space.
Dont's
Paper waste are much easier to recycle and transported if they are in bundle and well packed. Do not store paper waste in severe weather conditions such as rainfalls as this could affect the value of the materials. Keep in cool dry environment.