Faq
  • What plastics does WastePlus accept?
    WastePlus accepts a wide range of recyclable plastics, including:
    1. PET water bottles
    2. Soda bottles
    3. Cooking oil containers
    4. Shampoo bottles
    5. Soap bottles
    6. Laundry detergent containers
    7. Bottle caps
    8. Plastic baskets
    9. Pure water sachets
    10. Margarine tubs
    11. Yogurt cups
    If you are unsure whether your plastic waste is recyclable, contact our team for guidance.
  • Do you buy plastic waste?
    Yes. WastePlus purchases selected recyclable plastic materials from registered collectors, community groups, businesses, schools, and organizations. Pricing depends on the type, quality, cleanliness, and quantity of the plastic delivered or collected.
  • How does the recycling process work?
    Our recycling process follows several stages:
    1. Plastic waste collection
    2. Sorting by polymer type and quality
    3. Washing and cleaning
    4. Shredding into flakes
    5. Pelletizing (where applicable)
    6. Manufacturing recycled products
    7. Supplying recycled raw materials to manufacturers
    This process helps reduce landfill waste while conserving natural resources.
  • What are Green Pods?
    Green Pods are WastePlus' decentralized Micro Recycling Plants.
    These containerized recycling facilities are strategically located close to communities and waste generation points, allowing plastic waste to be processed locally into reusable raw materials and finished products.
    Each Green Pod creates employment while reducing transportation costs and carbon emissions.
  • What is the Plastic Positive Programme?
    The Plastic Positive Programme enables businesses to offset their plastic footprint by supporting plastic collection and recycling initiatives. Participants benefit from:
    1. Plastic recovery tracking
    2. Supply chain transparency
    3. Sustainability reporting
    4. Carbon reduction support
    5. ESG performance improvement
    6. Zero-landfill initiatives
  • Can you fabricate recycling machines?
    Yes.
    WastePlus designs, fabricates, installs, and maintains customized plastic recycling equipment, including:
    1. Plastic shredders
    2. Washing systems
    3. Pelletizers
    4. Extrusion systems
    5. Green Pods
    6. Other recycling equipment
  • What products does WastePlus manufacture?
    Our products include:
    1. Recycled plastic pellets
    2. Plastic flakes
    3. Educational materials
    4. Plastic furniture
    5. Long-life recycled products
    6. Custom-manufactured plastic products
    Our product range continues to expand as new recycling technologies are introduced.
  • Where are your collection centres?
    Our main operations are based in Kampala Metropolitan, Uganda.
    Additional collection points and Green Pods are being developed to improve accessibility across Uganda.
    Please contact us to locate the nearest collection point.