Rev 48 05.11.2018
This document has been compiled to ensure our clients have all necessary documentation from Desco Electronic Recyclers. Although you may have this document in your possession, you may not use, disseminate or distribute any information without prior consent from Desco Electronic Recyclers. Table of Contents Page1 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48 Valid Until Table of Contents 1 Company Profile 2 Services Collection & Online Booking 3 Secure Destruction 4 Chain of Custody Documentation 5 E-Waste Drop-Off Points 6 Disposal Process 7 Operational Fleet 8 E-Waste Initiatives 9 Synergy Partners 10 Certificates SGS (ISO14001) Certificate ZA18/210189 23 October 2021 11 Environmental Affairs Section 20 Permit 12/9/11/P132 2023 12 ewasa SAEWA Membership E004 Membership 28 February 2019 2018 13 14 BBBEE Affidavit 13 March 2019 15+16 Second Hand Goods License - SAPS Registration as a Recycler SAPS Certificate A117360 Certificate A057605 1 August 2022 1 August 2022 17 18 Conventional Arms Marketing Permit 2-16-0004867 n/a 19+20 Precious Metals Refining License AP06952 29 April 2040 21 IWMSA Membership 13409013 n/a 22 MRA Membership DES001 20 November 2018 23 GAUTENG Waste Recovery or Recycling Registration GPR-00-022 05 September 2020 24 GAUTENG Hazardous Waste Transporter Permit GPT-02-039 14 September 2019 25 EKURHULENI Waste Management SP Joburg Waste Hub Permit Registration A14-033 Permit CoJ590507 17 September 2019 31 September 2019 26 27 SARS Clearance Certificate 04 October 2019 28 WCA COIDA Letter of Good Standing 2017116092 29 Contact 30 Page
Company Profile Desco Electronic Recyclers is an E-Waste recycling company with its head office and processing plant situated in Pomona. We have been recycling E-Waste since 1992 and our services are offered to the public, small/medium enterprises (SME) and large corporations. We also provide services to government, educational and medical institutions. We offer a socially responsible solution for E-Waste and we give you peace of mind ensuring that your business is contributing to reducing its carbon footprint, as well as recycling E-Waste responsibly. Desco Electronic Recyclers commits to engender a standard of excellence by providing a high quality service for the disposal of electronic waste, and ensuring that this service is always conducted in an environmentally friendly manner, and that the processes involved during the disposal would at all times conform to and comply with all relevant legislation as enforced by the recognized authorities - local and international. Desco Electronic Recyclers is dedicated to the responsibility of being a good steward of the environment, and will in all circumstances aspire to constantly emphasize awareness of the natural environment, whilst maintaining a level of proficiency which demonstrates bona fide leadership in all spheres of the environment. Desco Electronic Recyclers conforms to strict environmental recycling requirements and best practices. Our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System is certified compliant by an International accredited auditing company. We are ourselves continuously monitoring and improving processes related to E-Waste recycling. Desco Electronic Recyclers is an ewasa and SAEWA accredited recycler/dismantler. Our facilities and processes have been audited against the E-Waste standard as set by ewasa. Desco Electronic Recyclers operates within a business management structure according to identified key and secondary processes as well as to all legislative requirements. (National, Provincial, local, municipal and client specific) The Desco systems and processes are regularly audited by our business partners verifying that their standards and requirements are met. Desco Electronic Recyclers participates in Corporate Buy-Back Initiative ensuring controlled and sustainable handling and recycling of redundant and obsolete equipment. Our services include, but are not limited to: Page2 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48 - Collection of electrical and electronic equipment / waste from customer sites. The collections are free provided the items weigh more than 1 ton or fill a 1 ton capacity bakkie. - Buying and disposing of excess and redundant IT and electronic equipment. - Warehouse / Computer Room clear-outs. - Secure data / hardware destruction (Certificate of Destruction will be supplied) Other specialized services can be offered based on customer requirements. We follow an open door policy and take pride in our people, our controlled recycling processes and what we have achieved in a sustainable way to protect our environment. Be assured of the Desco commitment to be a world class electrical and electronic equipment recycler in South Africa. Mr. C. Airaga Director Desco Electronic Recyclers
Services * Free Collection We offer a * free collection in order to alleviate the pressure of companies having to find the time and transport to dispose their electronic waste responsibly. Online Booking To make it easier and quicker to book a collection, go to www.desco.co.za, to complete the online booking form under Book a Service. You will get notified within 24 business hours of the collection date. Page3 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48 * free collection: provided the collection is more than a bakkie load or 1 ton. Otherwise a R450.00 excl VAT Collection Fee will be charged.
Secure Destruction Letting go of your redundant hardware might be difficult because of the fact that you believe that the units may be put back into the market place and data on storage media might be extracted for illegal use. We offer a Secure Hardware & Data Destruction (charged @ R10/kg excl. VAT). This destruction can be viewed by the client and footage taken for peace of mind. All units brought for destruction are physically destroyed beyond repair. This includes Hard Drives, Magnetic Tapes, Tablets, Cellphones, GPS units and more. Following the destruction, a certificate is issued to the client to confirm that we have followed all procedures in order to eliminate the chances of any data or parts being removed from the units for further use. Page4 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
Chain of Custody Documentation Upon collection of E-Waste, various documents are supplied by us, depending on the recycling option chosen by the client. These documents serve as record for your company that you are conforming to standards regarding E-Waste recycling. Herewith some sample documents. If you have E-Waste to collect, you can click here to complete our online Book an E-Waste collection form in order for us to collect your E-Waste responsibly. E-Waste Manifest Page5 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48 Certificate of Recycling / Destruction List of scanned serial numbers
E-Waste Drop-Off Points Drop-Off points for all types of E-Waste are available nationwide. Most drop-off points are located at: 18 Makro stores nationally All Hi-Fi Corporation stores nationally All Incredible Connection stores nationally To view all drop-off points, including (but not limited to) Learning Institutions and Shopping Centres; click here Due to our ISO standards, we urge the public not to drop off the following material into our bins: Radioactive material Poisonous material Biohazard material Explosives Industrial Waste E-Waste Container (6m x 2.5m) Located at Recycling Centres at Shopping Malls and Makro Stores E-Waste Bin (1000 L) Located at Hi-Fi Corp and Incredible Connection stores Page6 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
Disposal Process Page7 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
Operational Fleet Page8 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
E-Waste Initiatives Samsung Electronics Recycling Programme Puts Environment First Chilli Lane Shopping Centre HP Head Office Living Brands / Builders Warehouse Holy Rosary School Page9 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48 Brightwater Commons J&G/eWASA Collection Day Kolonnade Shopping Centre Pathways School Pretoria
Synergy Partners noun: The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. The Desco Synergy Partners aim to minimize the dangers to human health and the environment by recycling e-waste responsibly. Responsible e-waste recycling ensures best environmentally sound management practices of the electronics being recycled, worker health and safety, and consideration for the environment locally and abroad. Companies Page10 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48 Schools King David School Shangri-La Academy St. John s College St. Peter s College St. Stithians College
Certification SGS ISO14001:2015 Page11 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
Environmental Affairs Section 20 (12/9/11/P132) Page12 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
ewasa (E004) Page13 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
SAEWA Page14 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
BBBEE Page15 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
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Second Hand Goods License (A117360) Page17 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
Registration as a Recycler (A057605) Page18 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
Conventional Arms Marketing Permit (2-16-0004867) Page19 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
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Precious Metals Refining License (AP06952) Page21 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
IWMSA (13409013) Page22 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
MRA (DES001) Page23 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
GAUTENG REGISTRATION AS WASTE REPROCESSOR (GPR-00-022) Page24 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
GAUTENG WASTE TRANSPORTER (GPT-02-039) Page25 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
JOBURG WASTE HUB PERMIT (CoJ590507) Page26 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
EKURHULENI WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROVIDER (A14-033) Page27 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
SARS Letter of Good Standing Page28 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
COIDA Letter of Good Standing 2017116092 Page29 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48
Contact Desco Electronic Recyclers Tel: 011-979-3017/8 Email: info@desco.co.za www.desco.co.za c/o West Str and Elgin Rd Pomona Ext 159 P.O. Box 10648 Brentwood Park, 1505 S 26 05 59 E 28 16 36 or 28:16.57551-26:5.9848 Page30 Introduction to Desco Electronic Recyclers Revision 48 Follow Us Thank you for choosing Desco to recycle your Electronic Waste