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We are a registered co-operative founded by Diepsloot youth in 2006 after attending a Buyisa-e-Bag camp. Since then, BKT has grown into a trusted recycling partner employing 10 permanent staff and working with 80+ collectors.

  • Reliable collection, sorting and baling of recyclables
  • Fair pricing and transparent weighing
  • Environmental education at schools and community groups
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What we do

Buy-back Centre

Drop-off and purchase of PET, HDPE, paper, cardboard, cans and more with onsite baling.

Collection & Sorting

Route collection for businesses, estates and schools. Source separation training included.

Community Clean-ups

Monthly clean-ups with waste reclaimers; PPE support and dignity-driven engagement.

School Recycling

Education, recycling cages and competitions to inspire learners to protect nature.

Corporate Waste Audits

Waste stream assessments and reporting to help organisations meet compliance targets.

Tree Planting

Beautifying schools and streets—over 300 trees planted across Diepsloot & Soweto.

WHY CHOOSE BONTLE KE TLHAGO?

Organised, community-rooted, and quality-driven waste management you can trust.

Quality offering

Bontle Ke Tlhago provides organised and professional waste management services. We go the extra mile to ensure the waste we resell is of high quality—well packaged, clean, and properly sorted.

Well established

As the first buy-back centre established in Diepsloot, we have played a major role in the Separation at Source Programme operated by the City of Johannesburg, and continue to do so.

Community commitment

As residents of Diepsloot, we are deeply committed to providing services that improve the community and reduce unemployment through the buying and selling of waste. We have been involved in clean-up campaigns since 2008, partnering with local organisations to promote environmental awareness and donating trees to schools annually for Arbor Week.

Milestones & Achievements
  • Bontle Ke Tlhago was recognised with awards from Pikitup and City Parks for contributions towards environmental conservation in 2010 and 2012.
  • Received a GreenOvation Upcycle Recycle award in 2015.

Our impact

  • • 10+ permanent jobs sustained
  • • 80+ waste collectors supported with fair prices
  • • 300+ trees planted at schools

Support our work

Help us expand our buy-back centre and outreach programmes.

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Our partners

We work with public and private partners to grow recycling, create jobs, and keep communities clean.

Want to partner with BKT?

Sponsor equipment, support a school recycling program, or create a collection route for your business or estate.