Q: Does Postwink do collections of the recyclables collected?
A: The short answer is No. Postwink sells recycling bins. However, if you provide us with your town and suburb, we can assist with putting you in touch with companies that will collect from you. Else, visit our page Recycling Services for a list of companies collecting recyclables nationwide, as well as a list of some drop-off areas.
Q: How do I get a list of prices from Postwink?
A: The latest prices are available on our brochure, which can be downloaded from the website, by clicking on Brochure. Else, you can complete a Contact Form on our website. Another option is to contact the relevant Postwink agent in your area. (Both Contact Form and contact details can be found by clicking on Contact.)
Q: Where I find Postwink Recycling Bins in my town?
A: Postwink does not have a shop from which bins can be purchased. However, we will deliver our products nationwide by using a reliable courier delivery company. You can contact the Postwink person relevant to your area or e-mail us at info@postwink.co.za to place an order.
Q: How do I place an order?
A: Orders can be placed by completing a Contact Form on this website (Contact) or by sending an e-mail to info@postwink.co.za. Another option is to contact the relevant Postwink agent in your area (Agents).
When placing an order, please remember to confirm the type of waste for which the recycling bins will be used, as well as whether you have a specific colour requirement.Once an order has been placed, a proforma invoice will be issued to confirm the total cost of your order including delivery. A Tax invoice is issued on receipt of your 50% pre-payment.
Q: What are the Terms of Payment?
A: In general, we require 50% payment to confirm your order, with the balance payable prior to your order being dispatched. Payments must be made via deposits or EFT, as we do not accept cheques nor Credit Cards.
Q: What are your lead times?
A: From the time of your order confirmation, an order for the locally made products will be subject to the quantity ordered and the time at which the order is being placed. However, it will usually vary between 1-4 weeks.
For Kingspan products which are imported, the lead time is longer as these products are manufactured and then shipped via sea. In this case, the lead time is likely to be 9-10 weeks until completion and delivery.
Q: Can I use my own colours for the various waste types, or must I adhere to the colours recommended by Postwink?
A: Generally, you can use the colours you prefer - unless you are ordering just 1 EcoLid (where a minimum of 2 EcoLids must be ordered for colour changes). Although there are no international standards with regards to the colours used, we do recommend sticking to the “most common” colours that are being used in the industry, in order to maintain a degree of consistency and to not confuse the public, your staff or family. See our recommended pallet of colours below.
Q: What are the default colours per waste or which colours would Postwink recommend per waste-type?
A: There are currently no standard for colours used to differentiate the various recyclable waste, however we do believe in standardising these as much as we can in order to avoid confusion. Unless requested otherwise, Postwink will use the following colours:
• Blue for Paper
• Green or Turquoise for Glass
• Yellow for Plastics
• Grey/Silver for Cans, Tins and other Ferrous Metals (although the EcoLids and various bins may use red for metal)
• Red for Hazardous Waste (including Medical Waste)
• Brown for Organic/Compostable Waste
• Black for non-recyclable and non-toxic waste (i.e. the only waste which should be going to landfill)
Q: A lot of the Postwink products use vinyls to label or brand the recycling bins. How do I clean vinyl?
A:In order to ensure the longest lifespan possible for your product, you need to clean the EcoCylinder lids and all vinyl labelling using only soap or mild detergent (like dishwashing liquid) in warm water, applied with a soft cloth or nylon sponge and then dry the vinyl with a soft cloth. Please do not use harsh detergents. This will shorten the lifespan of your vinyl, as well as being unkind to the environment.
Q: How do I clean my Postwink stainless steel recycling unit?
A: The stainless steel recycling unit should be cleaned using only soap or mild detergent (like dishwashing liquid) in warm water, applied with a soft cloth or nylon sponge. Please do not use harsh detergents for routine cleaning. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth and use a little olive oil to reduce the occurrence of streaks or finger prints.
Such cleaning will easily remove normal soiling. If your bin is more heavily soiled or stained, there are other methods. Please ask us for advice in this regard.
Remember however that prevention is better than cure, so try to maintain your recycling bin clean and dry at all times, to avoid a heavily soiled or stained bin.
Q: What do you use to brand the Postwink igloo recycling bin?
A: For the igloo branding, we are using an Intercoat 1490 brand vinyl, which is a Polymeric PVC Glossy self-adhesive white vinyl. We are printing with solvent inks and apply a UV varnish for additional UV protection. The vinyls are 80 microns and have an outdoor life expectancy of 2 years. For indoor and shaded areas (where no or little UV exposure happen), the life expectancy is approximately 5 years.
Q: Most of your bins seem to have only one section for “plastics”. How do I know which plastics I can recycle?
A: This is an excellent question! In our opinion, it is very important for us, consumers, to be able to identify the various plastics we purchase - not in any detail, but just to ensure that when we purchase goods made of plastic (or packaged in plastic), we can know (or find out) whether our recycling collector or drop-off recycling centre accepts that particular plastic for recycling.
As consumers, we should try to avoid those plastics that are not widely recycled or recovered - especially when purchasing goods with a short lifespan.
For your convenience, Postwink has borrowed the Plastic Identification table from the Plastic Federation of South Africa (http://www.plasfed.co.za/).To download this 1 page invaluable document, click here: the_plastics_identification_codes.pdf
Have a look - there are only 7 numbers to remember! Then, please reconfirm with your recycling collector which ones they collect. Most will collect numbers 1,2 and 5 – but still check with them as they may also collect 6 (polystyrene) or some of the others as well.
