Waste Management Africa Market Trends
Category Intelligence on Waste Management Africa covers the following
- Information relating to market, supply, cost, and pricing analysis
- Hard to find data on cost and TCO models, supplier details, and performance benchmarks
- Macroeconomic and regional trends impacting cost, supply, and other market dynamics
- Category-specific negotiation and sourcing advice
Industry Outlook & Drivers
Regional Market Analysis on Waste Management
In Africa mainly South Africa and Kenya markets are highly matured in terms of availability of the suppliers with WM expertise and acceptance by the buyers for large contracts
Latest trends related to Waste Management - Africa
Integrated Strategy: The waste management industry is transitioning from a traditional collect-and-dispose model to an integrated approach that expands resource recovery and economic value derived from waste.
Regulatory Changes: Government policies and regulations pertaining to both non-hazardous and hazardous waste disposal have been undergoing a complete revamp to be executed in an effective and efficient manner. Both the buyers and suppliers are responsible for sustainable waste disposal.
Technology Adoption Rate: Suppliers are focusing more on adopting various advanced technologies for fully treating waste for disposing and recycling. High concentration in the markets for waste to fuel and waste to energy generation.
Revenue-generating Opportunities: Buyers are looking at waste as a source of revenue rather than mere waste and are exploring the opportunities for potential reuse/resell.
Circular Economy Model: Buyers and suppliers are focusing on the circular economy model for handling waste. It is basically a value chain that ends where it began.
Preference Towards Waste Brokers: Waste brokerage is a huge business, but the market is yet to develop.
Employee Welfare: It is a high-priority area where African companies seem to lag behind. Very limited information is disclosed about health and safety standards, welfare benefits and training sessions.
Sourcing Models: Pros and Cons
Single Waste Stream Sourcing
Pros
- Specialized service quality can be obtained
- Less implementation risk
Cons
- Does not serve the ultimate goal of consolidation when done on a local or sub-regional level
- Fewer cost savings possible
- Buyers' sustainability indexes might be affected
Multiple Waste Stream Sourcing
Pros
- High-risk waste categories can be outsourced
- Guaranteed high-quality work for critical services
- Fewer number of supplier contacts
- Less overhead in the administration of service providers
Cons
- More time required to identify players that can provide the best quality service for each business division
- Buyer's sustainability index might be affected
Regional Total WM Sourcing
Pros
- Specialized service providers who have strong local presence in each region can be engaged
- Fewer number of supplier contacts and less overhead in administration of service providers
- Less paperwork is involved
Cons
- More time required to identify players that can provide the best quality service for each business division
Global Total WM Sourcing
Pros
- Single point of contact with the service provider
- Similar service quality across all global facilities
- Fewer administration overheads
- No worries about regulatory compliances
- Significant sustainability rating can be achieved
Cons
- Dependent on single service providers, and any local labour laws/issues within the service provider's company could affect the buyer's company adversely
Cardboard & Paper Disposal Methods- Best Practices
Recycling Methods
Easily recycled through existing infrastructure. Most fibre is recycled into new cardboard and newsprint at existing mills. It is mixed with water and pulped, then combined with virgin pulp in varying amounts depending on the end product.
Reselling Options
Revenue unlikely, depending on the location, but at least there would be avoided cost of disposal in a mixed waste stream. Re-processors charge a small amount for handling. Revenue might be possible for paper of high quality (low contamination), which is baled, but otherwise charges will apply.
Crucial Facts
Look for cardboard with the “Corrugated Recycles” logo to maximize opportunities for consumer recycling. Avoid cardboard with wax coatings, as these are difficult to recycle. It is a cyclical market but market prices currently are reasonably good. Various innovative methods can be used by the employees for reusing the cardboard within the company for avoiding disposal cost.
