E-Waste Collection, Recycling and Disposal Services

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has published tender WCGHSC0480/2026 for the collection and recycling or disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) from all its institutions and health and wellness facilities. The contract is for a five-year period and covers the full e-waste lifecycle, from removing decommissioned or unwanted electronic equipment from government sites through to its environmentally responsible recycling or final disposal. The tender details were not available in full at the time of analysis, so the description is based on the tender title and category. The bid document (EWASTE BID DOCUMENT OF WCGHSC0480 2026.pdf) should be consulted for the exact scope, volumes, site list, collection schedules, pricing structure, and evaluation criteria.

The requirement is likely to involve scheduled or on-call collection of items such as computers, laptops, monitors, printers, servers, networking equipment, mobile devices, and other electrical or electronic equipment from multiple sites across the Western Cape. Because health facilities generate waste that may include equipment that has held patient or confidential information, bidders should expect a strong focus on secure handling, chain-of-custody documentation, data sanitisation or destruction where relevant, and compliance with national waste management legislation, including the National Environmental Management: Waste Act and applicable regulations for the storage, transport, and treatment of electronic waste. Proof of environmentally sound processing, such as certificates of recycling or safe disposal, is typically required.

For the public sector buyer, the contract offers consistent, long-term compliance with environmental and health regulations, reduced risk from improper disposal of hazardous components, and better asset recovery where equipment can be refurbished or its materials recovered. For suppliers, a five-year term provides a stable, recurring revenue base and the opportunity to build a long-standing relationship with a large provincial health department. Interested bidders should verify all requirements in the bid document, including mandatory certifications, licensing, financial thresholds, and any preferential procurement requirements before preparing a response.