Welcome to Thinavhuuo

Recycling value chain and community empowerment.

From Phalaborwa, we collect, sort and bale recyclables, manage landfill waste, and turn recovered material into products that support local jobs.

427 people drawing a direct benefit
42 full-time workers at the factory and mines
350 collectors across villages and townships
1980s recycling roots in Phalaborwa

What we do

Four ways we keep material in use

How it fits together

From collection to value

Recycling value chain and community empowerment matrix

Partners

Clients and associates

Ba-Phalaborwa Bosveld Kruger National Park Consol Sappi Game Giyani OBC Pala Foundation Petco Pick n Pay Murray Potch Unica Sabri X Tyres Extrupet Mica NTT Midas Autozone Pep Edgars Checkers Shoprite PMC

What makes us special

A record built on quality, reliability and people.

  • High quality recycling capabilities and consistent products.
  • A track record in recycling since the company’s inception.
  • A reputation as honest brokers and promise keepers.
  • Reliability in meeting customer deadlines.
  • Care for employees’ welfare, management and development.
  • Specialised plant, machinery and equipment.
  • On-site weighing scales that speed loading and offloading.

Our mission

To consistently supply high quality recycled material to the manufacturing industry and the manufacture of state of the art recycled products for the established business sector and the general populace.

Our vision

Empowerment through recycling … one person … one community at a time.

A cleaner place to live

Clean and unpolluted environments

Streets, roads and passages Lakes and dams Schools, businesses and community facilities Rivers and waterways Parks and recreational spaces Communities and living spaces Landfills

Ready for a waste plan that fits your site?

We assess your material, design a programme around your budget, and keep you aligned with South African law.

Contact the team