Cachet Park CID Removes 200 Tonnes of Waste from the Bult Every Month

Karen Scheepers
8 hours ago
2 min read

A continued partnership between the Cachet Park City Improvement District (CID) and its waste-management service provider, Deswalner Recycling, is yielding significant results for the Bult area in Potchefstroom. On average, the team removes around 200 tonnes of waste per month, with roughly 140 tonnes diverted away from municipal landfills through recycling and recovery efforts. This initiative has become a vital component of keeping the busy student district clean, safe, and sustainable.

A Growing Operation with Community Roots

Deswalner Recycling first began servicing Cachet Park in 2019. According to Werner van der Merwe, the company’s representative, the partnership was initially motivated through community leadership at North-West University, particularly the late Professor Fika Janse van Rensburg of the Faculty of Theology.

Van der Merwe explains that the early operation was modest, processing only 2 to 3 tonnes of recyclable waste per month. With community support and increased capacity, the organisation expanded its infrastructure by adding a larger facility in 2021. This growth enabled them to handle significantly higher volumes of waste, ultimately reaching the current average of 200 tonnes monthly.

Deswalner Recycling’s reach extends beyond Potchefstroom, with similar projects operating in Orlando East, Mooifontein, Kya Sands, and parts of Klerksdorp. Still, the Bult remains one of their most impactful sites, given its mix of student life, businesses, and residential activity.

Daily Waste Removal and Recycling Process

The waste-collection process is carefully structured. Workers load refuse from CID bins into trolleys, transporting 10 to 12 full loads daily to a central weighing station. Materials suitable for recycling are sorted and processed, reducing the pressure on municipal landfill sites. Items that cannot be recovered are transported responsibly to the nearest waste-disposal facility.

Van der Merwe notes that the team’s work has a visible impact on the cleanliness of the Bult, emphasising that the area would look very different without consistent waste-removal services. He also highlights ongoing plans to engage North-West University residences in future recycling initiatives, expanding the collaborative effort.

Encouraging Responsibility and Awareness

Beyond operational success, Deswalner Recycling hopes to inspire behavioural change. Van der Merwe urges residents, students, and visitors to take simple steps such as using bins responsibly and avoiding littering. Public awareness, he believes, plays a major role in sustaining urban cleanliness.

The Cachet Park CID echoes this sentiment, noting that their partnership ensures the Bult remains a functional, attractive, and hygienic space for thousands of people daily. The scale of the operation (200 tonnes of waste per month) underscores the ongoing need for reliable services and community cooperation.

Final Note

The collaborative efforts between Cachet Park CID and Deswalner Recycling illustrate how structured waste management can reshape a community environment. With a strong focus on recycling, operational efficiency, and educational outreach, the initiative continues to deliver tangible benefits to the Bult and greater Potchefstroom. As the programme grows, it offers a model for sustainable urban maintenance rooted in partnership, responsibility, and long-term impact.

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