Frequently Asked Questions

GreenSwitch provides food waste and organic waste management services across Cape Town, focusing on sustainable solutions for food waste disposal and organic waste disposal. Our services include epidemic management consulting for livestock agriculture. Our process ensures that waste is rendered harmless, repurposed through composting, reduces landfill contributions, and supports a greener environment while adhering to regulations.

Our process is based on experience and scientific research gathered from our fully enclosed facility, which required a solution to contain and neutralise potentially pathogenic organic material.

A few factors make our food waste management process optimal:

  • Predominantly aerobic, favouring efficient bacteria
  • Fewer pathogens such as E. coli, Salmonella, etc.
  • Higher temperatures & faster processing
  • Less methane gas & bad odours
  • No toxic, harmful chemical additives
  • Compost tea separation for enhanced moisture control
  • Partly enclosed for better moisture and pest control, as well as increased temperature
  • Natural process utilising oxygen, heat, bacteria, orange extract & moisture.

GreenSwitch Hubs provides food waste and organic waste collection across:

  • Cape Town (CBD, Southern Suburbs, Northern Suburbs, Atlantic Seaboard)
  • Stellenbosch
  • Paarl
  • Somerset West
  • Durbanville
  • Bellville
  • Klapmuts (Our main hub)
  • Blouberg
  • Milnerton
  • Constantia

Our food waste collection services and organic waste disposal solutions are available in these areas to help businesses efficiently manage their sustainability goals.

Our food waste management and organic waste disposal services cater to:

  • Restaurants and cafés needing regular food waste collection
  • Hotels and guesthouses managing large amounts of organic waste
  • Event venues generating bulk food waste disposal needs
  • Retail delis and grocery stores disposing of perishable food waste
  • Catering companies requiring structured food waste management
  • Residential complexes with organised waste sorting systems
  • Landscaping companies dealing with green waste collection

If your business produces food or organic waste, GreenSwitch offers tailored food waste management solutions.

We specialise in food and organic waste collection, including:

  • Fruit and vegetable scraps
  • Dairy and bakery waste (including leftover dough)
  • Leftovers and cooked food
  • Meat, fish, and bones
  • Used coffee grounds and tea bags
  • Unspoiled dry food such as pasta
  • Green waste from landscaping projects

Our goal is to divert organic waste from landfills by transforming it into compost through efficient food waste disposal methods.

We offer scheduled food waste collection services based on business needs, including:

  • 2 - 3 weekly collections for high-volume generators
  • On-demand food waste disposal for flexible needs (contact us for details)

We tailor collection frequencies to suit your food waste management requirements.

After collection, we transport food waste to our organic waste management facility, where it undergoes a sustainable composting process immediately. Our food waste disposal methods ensure that organic matter is repurposed rather than sent to landfills.
The majority of food waste is converted into a nutrient rich compost which can be used to enrich the soil for gardening and agriculture.
Used cooking oil is converted into bio-diesel.
Certain high energy food can be used as a thermo energy source.
Unspoilted dry food is used in our formulation for livestock feed treats.

By using our food waste collection services, businesses can:

  • Reduce landfill waste and environmental impact
  • Neutralise potentially harmful pathogens
  • Comply with South African waste regulations
  • Lower their carbon footprint through sustainable organic waste disposal
  • Enhance their green business credentials
  • Benefit from compost that can be used in corporate gardening

We make food waste management easy, efficient, and environmentally responsible.

We provide competitive pricing and encourage businesses to contact us for a quote. Our standard pricing applies to most situations:

Organic Waste Collection:

  • Per 120L Bin: R217 ex VAT
  • Per 120L Bin (not sorted): R294.50 ex VAT

Bins containing non-organic materials incur higher fees.

Membership Fee:

  • Per shop: R712 ex VAT (monthly)

Final pricing may vary and depends on factors such as:

  • Waste volume (small, medium, or bulk organic waste)
  • Collection frequency (daily, weekly, or on-demand)
  • Business location within Cape Town and surrounding areas

Yes, we supply waste bins designed for easy handling, separation and management. These bins ensure businesses can store waste properly before collection. Our bins are also permanently marked with a digital tag. Full bins are closed with a barcoded seal for better traceability.

To set up food waste disposal or organic waste collection, follow these steps:

  • Contact us for a consultation and waste assessment.
  • Complete the application on our website: https://greenswitch.co.za/application/
  • We will schedule collections for efficient food waste removal with you.

Effective food waste management reduces methane emissions, diverts organic material from landfills, and promotes composting for soil enrichment. Businesses using our organic waste collection services contribute to a circular economy.

Yes, we comply with all organic waste disposal regulations set by South African environmental agencies, ensuring ethical and legal food waste management practices.

Yes, we help businesses achieve sustainability goals by integrating structured food waste disposal and organic waste collection into their corporate waste reduction strategies. We are open to discussing additional needs.

We selectively offer green waste collection for landscaping companies, including branches, leaves, and other organic materials..

Absolutely! Depending on the type and condition, we already incorporate dry food such as pasta into our pellet formulation, which serves as a treat for livestock. Certain wet foods like dough are also repurposed effectively.

Yes, we assist in disposing of used cooking oil, which can be repurposed for biofuel production, aligning with sustainable food waste management practices. We even pay you for it!

For inquiries or to schedule a collection, you can:

We are here to support businesses in Cape Town and beyond with professional food waste disposal and organic waste management services.