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Cannibal Recycling Company

Established in 2003, Cannibal Recycling began as a small operation processing just 30 tons of glass per month. Today, we’ve grown into a full-scale recycling business handling over 1,000 tons of glass monthly, serving as a key player in Port Elizabeth’s recycling industry.

Our expansion over the years has enabled us to diversify beyond glass, and we now recycle a wide range of materials including PET plastics, Cardboard, LD (Low-Density) plastics, Aluminium cans and White office paper.

At the heart of our mission is community upliftment. Through Cannibal Glass, we actively support individuals in underdeveloped areas by helping create employment opportunities and a sustainable source of income.

Materials We Recycle

Your Waste, Our Responsibility

Plastic Recycling

At Cannibal Recycling, we accept and process a variety of recyclable plastics, including:

  • PETE (Polyethylene Terephthalate) – commonly used in water and soft drink bottles

  • HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) – found in milk jugs, detergent bottles, and household containers

  • LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) – used in plastic bags, shrink wrap, and flexible packaging

  • PP (Polypropylene) – found in yogurt tubs, bottle caps, takeaway containers, and straws

Understanding plastic types and their classifications helps improve recycling practices and reduces contamination in the recycling stream.

♻️ Please rinse all containers before recycling.

Glass Recycling

Cannibal Recycling accepts all bottle-form (container) glass for recycling. This includes:

  • Beer and wine bottles

  • Soft drink bottles

  • Household glass bottles such as tomato sauce, condiment, and juice bottles

⚠️ Please note: We do not accept the following:

  • Window glass

  • Mirrors

  • TV screens

  • Curved or tempered glass

  • Ceramics

  • Glass contaminated with sand, stones, or other materials

  • Any non-container glass

Only clean, container glass is suitable for recycling at our facility.

Aluminium Can Recycling

At Cannibal Recycling, we accept and process only aluminium cans. These include:

  • Soft drink cans

  • Beer cans

  • Energy drink cans

  • Sparkling water cans

  • Juice cans (aluminium only)

  • Canned fish tins (e.g., tuna, salmon – if aluminium)

  • Aluminium coffee cans or lids

⚠️ Please note: We do not accept tin-coated steel food cans (e.g., soup or vegetable cans) or any non-aluminium containers. If unsure, use a magnet – aluminium is non-magnetic.

Paper & Cardboard Recycling

Cannibal Recycling accepts a range of paper-based materials for recycling, including:

  • White office paper (clean and unsoiled)

  • Paperboard – such as cereal boxes, frozen food packaging, and 12-pack beverage containers

  • Paper cartons – including milk cartons, juice boxes, and soup/stock containers

  • Liquid board packaging (Tetra Pak) – commonly used for long-life milk, juice, and liquid food products

  • Corrugated cardboard boxes

✅ Please ensure all items are clean, dry, and free of food residue to support effective and efficient recycling.