The Recycler
The Recycler offers waste management and recycling solutions for waste streams in Tanzania. We specialize in separating all kinds of recyclable waste in order to process and trade to domestic and international markets.
We are getting to ZERO WASTE TO LANDFILL!
We have set up recycling collection points throughout Tanzania, spun off an insect-derived protein company and run the largest compost facility in the country. Find out about our commercial waste management options or the the nearest collection point where you can drop off your recyclables. We also offer medical and hazardous waste destruction, electronic waste recycling, confidential paper destruction, as well as scrap metal and waste oil recycling.
The Recycler is selling compost bins, organic compost, insect feed made from waste and a community insect bin that uses food waste to grow insects for feeding chickens or fish. Check here for more information
Contact us to find out more! Now in Mwanza, Arusha, Zanzibar and Moshi!
Recycling Collections
The Recycler collects a variety of recyclable material from businesses and designated collection points. If you have recyclables, we can help you find a way to recycle.
Waste Management
The Recycler provides a range of services for commercial and industrial clients.
On-site sorting and collection of recyclables
Waste and recyclable reporting
Near Zero Waste to landfill
Removal & proper disposal of general waste
Safe hazardous waste destruction
Insect-Derived Protein
The Recycler has spun off it's maggot company to form Biobuu Limited and continues to scale up its maggot factory that uses native insects to eat organic waste. These insects are then dried out to be used as feed for livestock. We are also working on a low-cost bin for household's to grow their own protein feed! Check Biobuu's website here
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Latest News
Poultry Production Costs Cut as Insects Are Uses As Feed
By The Citizen - April 11th 2019
Soy and Fishmeal are main protein for chickens and fish by farmers. But they are costly. Although the government exempted value added tax on the locally produced poultry feed, still the cost are extremely high. Globally the use of insects as a viable animal feed has been increasing.
TBL Largest Recycler
By Daily News Reporter - February 20th 2018
TANZANIA Breweries Limited (TBL) has scooped an award as the best practices in recycling and environmental friendly waste management at its Dar es Salaam plant.
HOW CITIES' MOST UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS ARE MAKING THEMSELVES MORE RESILIENT
By CO.DESIGN
As the aftermath of disasters that have been fueled by climate change—like hurricanes Katrina and Sandy or flooding in Southeast Asia—resiliency has emerged as one of the greatest urban design challenges to face the 21st century...
KUREJEREZA TAKA NI UTAJIRI ULIOJIFICHA NCHINI
By MTANZANIA - October 28th 2016
Kampuni ya kurejereza taka ya Recycler Tanzania, inatarajia kuanza uzalishaji wa funza kwa kutumia mabaki ya taka ya vyakula na mimea. Funza hao wana protini kwa wingi kuliko dagaa hutumika kama chakula cha mifugo ikiwemo kuku, nguruwe, samaki na viumbe vingine...
Announcing The Winners Of The Blue Economy Challenge
By Innovation X - September 16 2016
We have a winner– ten of them! Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop today announced the winners of the Blue Economy Challenge at the World Wildlife Fund headquarters in Washington, D.C. The winning innovations range from low-cost micro-scale farming to improved seaweed farming technology for women...
DAR RECYCLER WINS AFRICA'S TOP AWARD
By The Guardian - March 5th 2016
The Recycler, a firm that offers professional waste management and recycling solutions for waste streams in Tanzania, has won the 2016 Sankalp Africa Awards top prize after beating more than 250 enterprises from across Africa. [...]