Community Clean-Up Programmes
Ongoing waste collection across Nquthu Local Municipality and surrounding rural areas. Direct community engagement reduces illegal dumping and improves cleanliness.
Impact
Two decades of turning waste into opportunity.
Since 2005, Skotane Trading has transformed recycling in Nquthu — from cleaner streets to steady incomes for the people who collect our shared future.
Projects & community programmes
Environmental Awareness Campaigns
Pioneering environmental education aligned with our municipality's vision for a greener, more sustainable future.
Educational Initiatives
Environmental education programmes designed to support municipal sustainability goals — promoting cleaner communities and reduced dumping.
Job Creation Initiatives
More than 25 active waste collectors earn a livelihood through Skotane's recycling network — vital poverty relief for families across the region.
Key achievements
Milestones we're proud of.
- Established in 2005 — over 20 years of continuous recycling operations.
- Average monthly throughput of 72 tons of recyclable materials.
- Direct off-take agreement with Ardagh Group ensuring consistent supply chain.
- Reduced illegal dumping and improved community cleanliness across Nquthu.
- Created sustainable livelihoods for 25+ collectors and 8 permanent staff.
- Acquired PETCO collection cages for TETRAPAK expansion.
Partnerships
Working together to close the loop.
Ardagh Group
Primary off-take partner — direct sales of collected recyclable materials with consistent monthly throughput.
PETCO
Equipment partner — provided two collection cages supporting TETRAPAK collection initiatives.
Nquthu Local Municipality
Aligned with municipal vision for environmental sustainability and cleaner communities.
Community Collectors
Network of 25+ active waste collectors supplying material through our mobile collection model.