Understanding your waste management needs
We talk to you to understand your waste disposal requirements and will send an Averda representative to collect samples of your waste.
Why choose Averda for hazardous waste landfill management
Licensed & permitted
Vlakfontein is authorised to accept and treat a range of hazardous waste streams, including type 0 hazardous waste.
High standard operation
We run Vlakfontein to the highest standard in compliance with legislation, with specialist staff and top-tier equipment and technology.
Environmental monitoring
Once Vlakfontein is closed, we will monitor groundwater, borehole water, surface water, and gas, to name a few, to ensure environmental safety.
Long-term commitment
We are committed to the rehabilitation of landfill sites post-closure, for a minimum of 30 years.
How does it work?
Sample testing
We assess the waste sample to determine a suitable disposal solution for you.
Tailor-made solutions
Once we have assessed the type of waste you need to dispose of, we quote you on a personalised waste management solution that fits your disposal needs.
We provide you with bins
We have a range of bins that we supply to you depending on your waste disposal requirements, from wheely bins to Ro-Ros and skips, to prepare your waste for collection.
Waste removal
Our certified Averda vehicles arrive on-site at a conveniently arranged time to collect your waste.
End-to-end disposal
Our certified Averda vehicles transport your collected rubbish to the nearest appropriate landfill where it is weighed for its Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM). The rubbish is then disposed of and the vehicle is weighed again to determine the empty weight. Ad hoc waste collection is charged based on the exact weight of the rubbish disposed of. Once your waste is disposed of, we issue you with a safe disposal certificate for your records.
Vlakfontein, a good neighbour
The impact of the Vlakfontein facility extends beyond the realm of waste management. This ripple effect leads to an uplifted community and environment and accommodates continuous innovation.
We listen to the concerns of our neighbouring communities and take practical steps to tackle any problems that might affect them and their quality of life, such as odours emitted by the site. These measures include:
- Providing local residents with a WhatsApp number for them to contact the site manager at any time.
- Installing a system that sprays the waste every 90 seconds to dampen any smells.
- Installing e-nose sentinel units to take odour samples in the prevailing wind.
- Installing real-time data monitors to track air quality.
In addition to tackling concerns about unpleasant odours, we have proven to be good neighbours by maintaining local roads and installing 28km of game fencing around the conservancy area to keep the animals in.
Averda South Africa is a trusted part of the community at the Vlakfontein landfill site, and community complaints are now rare.
The impact of the Vlakfontein facility extends beyond the realm of waste management. This ripple effect leads to an uplifted community and environment and accommodates continuous innovation.