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Uganda's leading plastic recycling company — turning waste into opportunity, communities into partners, and pollution into prosperity.

150+ direct jobs created in Uganda
30K+kg Recycled Monthly
150+Jobs Created
5.5K+Collectors
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Platinum Partners team at Sonde facility
2019
// founded in Uganda
Sonde Cell, Goma Division
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Who We
Are

Platinum Partners Limited is a legitimately registered business in Uganda, operating within the regulatory frameworks controlling waste management, recycling, and the disposal of hazardous material.

Founded to solve the challenge of plastic and hazardous waste — we recycle LDPE and HDPE plastics into pellets for new product manufacturing and provide safe, compliant disposal across Uganda. In a country where formal waste collection is scarce, we stand out as a reliable plastic recycling company, driving sustainability and industrial growth.

certifications & standards
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Legally Registered in Uganda
Uganda Registration Services Bureau
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NEMA Compliant Operations
National Environment Management Authority
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WHO-Standard Waste Disposal
Safe disposal of all hazardous material categories
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Zero Burial Policy
Every kilogram recovered and reused
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Why Choose
Us

We're more than a recycling company. We're Uganda's most trusted partner for building circular, compliant, and community-first waste systems.

24-Hour Response Time
EPR Certified Partner
Kampala & Nationwide
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Trusted & Compliant

We provide trusted plastic recycling and waste management solutions that protect the environment and power industrial growth — fully registered, NEMA-approved, and EPR-certified.

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WHO-Standard Operations

We ensure full compliance with environmental regulations and adhere to WHO standards for safe waste disposal — giving every partner full confidence in the integrity of our processes.

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Circular Economy Impact

Our services promote sustainability and circular economy practices, enhancing your organisation's environmental reputation and creating measurable social impact across Uganda and East Africa.

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A Cleaner, Greener Uganda

By partnering with us, you directly help reduce improper waste disposal and build a cleaner, greener, and more resilient Uganda — transforming communities while creating dignified livelihoods.

Purpose & Direction

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To be the leading waste management and plastic recycling company in Uganda — pioneering innovative, community-driven solutions that divert plastic from landfills and waterways, creating value for our partners, our people, and our planet.

Our Vision

A Uganda — and ultimately an Africa — free of plastic pollution, where every piece of post-consumer plastic is a resource, not waste. We envision thriving circular economies powered by local innovation, green jobs, and sustainable partnerships.

What Drives Us

Our Core Values

The principles that guide every collection run, every partnership, and every pellet we produce.

Sustainability

Every decision we make is guided by its long-term impact on people, planet, and prosperity. We build circular systems that regenerate, not deplete.

Innovation

We embrace technology and creative thinking to solve Uganda's waste crisis. From collection logistics to pellet production, we are always improving.

Community

Our strength is rooted in the communities we work with. We invest in local collectors, train youth, and build lasting relationships that transform lives.

Integrity

We operate transparently, comply with all regulatory frameworks, and hold ourselves accountable to the highest environmental and ethical standards.

Partnership

We believe that lasting environmental change is built on collaboration — with collectors, corporates, NGOs, government, and global partners.

Excellence

We set the bar high. From the quality of our recycled pellets to the impact of our community programmes, we strive for measurable, lasting results.

Impact By The Numbers

Real Results, Real Impact

Every statistic represents a life changed, a community supported, and a kilogram of plastic diverted from Uganda's waterways.

3,000+
Kg Recycled Monthly
High-grade HDPE, LDPE & PET pellets
15+
Direct Jobs Created
Full-time positions at Sonde facility
550+
Waste Collectors
Community partners across Uganda
9%
Pellet Purity Rate
Consistent quality across all batches
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OURJOURNEY

From a bold idea to Uganda's largest community-based plastic recovery operation — driven by the belief that waste is opportunity.

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2019
The Beginning
Platinum Partners Founded
Legally registered in Uganda with a bold mandate — tackle plastic waste pollution through community-driven recycling models that create real economic opportunity for informal collectors.
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Founding Members
Kampala
Headquarters
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>2019
The Beginning

Platinum Partners Founded

Legally registered in Uganda with a bold mandate — tackle plastic waste pollution through community-driven recycling models that create real economic opportunity for informal collectors.

3Founding Members
KampalaHeadquarters
>2020
Community First

First Collection Network Launched

Launched our first structured network across Goma Division — engaging over 500 community members in formal plastic recovery routes, providing dignified livelihoods and clean neighbourhoods.

500+Collectors
3Routes
>2021
Infrastructure

Recycling Facility Goes Live

Our Sonde Cell processing facility becomes fully operational. State-of-the-art sorting, cleaning, and pelletising equipment transforms post-consumer plastics into high-grade recycled pellets for industry.

50TMonthly Capacity
12Jobs Created
>2022
Going Corporate

Landmark Corporate Partnerships

Signed landmark agreements with TotalEnergies Uganda and Crown Beverages (Pepsi), establishing Platinum Partners as Uganda's most trusted corporate waste management partner.

2Corporate Partners
Revenue Growth
>2023
Scale

5,000+ Collectors Onboarded

Our collector network surpasses 5,000 active members across multiple Kampala divisions — making Platinum Partners Uganda's largest community-based plastic recovery operation.

5,000+Collectors
30T+Monthly Recovery
>2024–25
East Africa & Beyond

Scaling for Regional Impact

Expanding processing capacity, deepening environmental advocacy, and building a replicable model for East Africa — proving that circular economy principles can thrive in emerging markets.

5Regions Served
150+Full-time Jobs
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Whether you want to supply plastic waste, partner with us for sustainability goals, or simply learn more about what we do — we'd love to hear from you.