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Our History<\/h1>\n
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\n A new e-waste company is born in Gauteng<\/span>\n
\n Established in June 2005 in Benoni as an e-waste recycling company \nsupplying compliant e-waste solutions to the local market. One of the \nfirst recycling companies to focus on e-waste in SA. By the end of 2006,\n we were processing around 25 tons of e-waste a month. We had employed \nand trained 12 people, 80% of whom were from previously disadvantaged \ncommunities. By June 2006 we were collecting obsolete electronics from \nMultinationals in Africa and performing final destruction and separation\n at the Benoni site. <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n First ISO 14001-certified e-waste company in South Africa<\/span>\n
Became the first South African company to be ISO 140001 certified for\n e-waste. Increased local and African collections and production to 50 \ntons of a month. Developed the first iteration of our bespoke e-waste \ntracking system to track and report the final recycling and disposal \nprocess for our customers. Reported 253% growth in revenue from year one\n to year two. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n <\/span>\n Move to Ballito <\/span>\n
Relocated to Ballito in Kwa-Zulu Natal due to the increase in volumes\n and to be closer to the port to cut down on our logistics carbon \nfootprint. Revenue and staff increased consistently during the year and \nwe processed 100 tons per month for the first time. November 2009 sees \nthe global markets crash and our Chinese partners decide to disinvest \nfrom the South African market. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n <\/span>\n Sims RSA created in SA. <\/span>\n
We become part of Sims Recycling Solutions, the largest e-waste recycling company in the world. Exposure to the Sims global technology gives us access to the worlds best e-waste practice processes and global offsets for our processed products. We grow exponentially over the next two years and become one of the e-waste leaders in SA. Develop global best practice processes and systems to be compatible with the SA market conditions. 
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\n <\/span>\n First Industry Waste Management licence for e-waste in SA. <\/span>\n
As part of our constant drive to supply a global solution locally, we become the first e-waste company in South Africa to be awarded a national HH: Waste Management Licence (WML). Improve our Information Technology Asset Disposal (ITAD) service in-line with global standards, start refurbishing IT equipment and reselling into local rural markets. Production volumes keep increasing, requiring larger factory space. 
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\n <\/span>\n Bringing digital solutions to rural schools <\/span>\n
Our drive to sell refurbished IT equipment proves to be successful and WeCare, our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme is born. WeCare supplies customised support containers and starts the rural schools IT implementation project. Start to constantly exceed 150 processed tons a month; relocating to a new site becomes an urgent requirement.
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\n <\/span>\n Move to new modern facility in Ballito <\/span>\n
Moved to our new 1,650 square meters site. Processed volumes exceed 200 tons a month and ITAD Department starts processing more than 1,300 computers a month. Once again, become the first local e-waste company to supply fist world-data security services to South African companies. Establish three WeCare support containers selling refurbished IT equipment supplied by the ITAD Department, creating jobs for 22 people in WeCare. The recycling plant now employees 80 people.
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\n <\/span>\n Develop and expand <\/span>\n
The next two years were spent expanding our customer base and developing bespoke e-waste systems for the local market. Worked closely with the Department of Environmental Affairs as well as industry to help define the Industry Waste Management Plan for South Africa. Increased volume output of compliantly processed e-waste to more than 350 tons per month, ITAD is constantly processing 2000 assets a month. Employing more than 100 people in Ballito and surrounding areas while setting up rural e-waste collection points.
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\n <\/span>\n The new dawn for effortless e-waste solutions arrives in South Africa <\/span>\n
With the government's black ownership requirements and the shock impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, Sims decides to leave the South African market, and the local management team (with 15 years of e-waste experience) establishes a new e-waste company. RecycleX is born and compliant e-waste solutions have never been easier for South Africa.
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Allan Werth
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Chief Executive, RecycleX<\/h6>\n

Executive responsibility for the day-to-day implementation of the RecycleX strategy and overall achievement of the company's goals.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Hellen Werth
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Chief Executive, RecycleX<\/h6>\n

Responsible for the day-to-day running of the company and setting of staff's daily goals, as well as compliance reporting to customers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Gloria Mtshali
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Chief Executive, RecycleX<\/h6>\n

Manages the WeCare containers and new business development projects for previously disadvantaged people as well as the resale of IT assets via the WeCare container sites.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Derek Werth
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Chief Executive, RecycleX<\/h6>\n

Responsible for developing and integrating the company database, recording and reporting software systems.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Rob Eva
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Chief Executive, RecycleX<\/h6>\n

Schedules and controls the daily assets receiving, dispatching and compliance reporting for the Assets Department.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sannya Rugbeer<\/h4>\n

Chief Executive, RecycleX<\/h6>\n

Manages and implements all local, Africa and international logistics.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Thobekile Nzimande<\/h4>\n

Chief Executive, RecycleX<\/h6>\n

Assists the Finance Director with data capturing and invoicing.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Matilda Burger<\/h4>\n

Chief Executive, RecycleX<\/h6>\n

National reception and customer liaison.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Keagan Armru<\/h4>\n

Chief Executive, RecycleX<\/h6>\n

Responsible for site maintenance as well as Heath and Safety management.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Phumlani Nzimande<\/h4>\n

Chief Executive, RecycleX<\/h6>\n

Tracks and records financial transactions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Rita Lutge<\/h4>\n

Chief Executive, RecycleX<\/h6>\n

Responsible for marketing planning and implementation via social media and traditional marketing channels.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Johnny Dalton<\/h4>\n

Chief Executive, RecycleX<\/h6>\n

Responsible for global ITAD accounts.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n