Our story

Recycling that uplifts people and the planet

Recycling that uplifts people and the planet.

WasteGo Green was founded in 2020 by Tshisikhawe Khangale CA(SA), RA, and funded by CA RA Mpako Inc as a Corporate Social Investment initiative. Accredited by the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Government, and operating in affiliation with Polyco, we run waste buyback and processing from Montague Gardens, Milnerton — deeply engaging the Dunoon and Joe Slovo townships, local schools and residential complexes in Parklands.

Founded

2020

Based in

Milnerton

Three collectors in yellow Polyco ponchos putting on green gloves before a buyback day
Leadership & funding

A Chartered Accountant's vision for inclusive recycling

WasteGo Green was founded by Tshisikhawe Khangale CA(SA), RA, and funded by CA RA Mpako Inc as a Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiative — combining financial discipline with a deep commitment to community upliftment and environmental responsibility.

Accreditation & affiliation
  • Accredited by the City of Cape Town & Western Cape Government
  • Operating in affiliation with Polyco & the Packa-Ching programme
  • Aligned with the National Waste Management Strategy

Our Mission

To build an inclusive circular economy in Cape Town by paying fairly for recyclables, creating dignified green jobs, and keeping valuable material out of landfill.

Our Vision

A clean, zero-waste Cape Town where every household, school and business recycles — and where waste is a source of income and opportunity for all.

What drives us

Our values

Dignity

We treat collectors and communities with respect, fair pay and safe conditions.

Sustainability

Every kilogram recovered is material kept out of landfill and back in the loop.

Accountability

Honest scales, transparent rates and accredited, responsible operations.

Impact

We align with the City of Cape Town's goals and the National Waste Management Strategy.

WasteGo Green's green baler press and infeed conveyor inside the Milnerton processing facility

Rooted in our communities

From our base in Montague Gardens, we deeply engage the Dunoon and Joe Slovo townships, local schools, and residential complexes in Parklands — creating dignified work, cleaner streets and recycling income where it's needed most.

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