89% of plastic thrown away persists for 300+ years
Plastic
Graveyards.
No More.
Across Uganda, plastic waste has become a silent crisis — poisoning soil, contaminating water, and choking communities. At Platinum Partners, we collect, clean, and convert every piece of plastic into high-grade recycled pellets.
89% Of Plastic We Throw Away
Will Still Exist In 300 Years
The plastic waste crisis in Uganda is not a future problem — it's happening now. These numbers represent a call to action that Platinum Partners is already answering.
Of plastic thrown away today will persist for 300+ years in our rivers and food chain
Tonnes of plastic polluting Africa every year comes from within the continent itself
Of Kampala's drainage is blocked annually by improperly disposed plastic waste
Of plastic produced in Uganda is currently recycled or recovered — we are changing that
We Don't Bury Plastic.
We Bring It
Back To Life.
At Platinum Partners, we believe no plastic should end up in a landfill, waterway, or open burn. Through our structured collection, sorting, and processing pipeline, we give every piece of plastic a second life — as premium recycled pellets that feed back into manufacturing.
Platinum Partners — Kampala processing facility
Our Process
From street-level collection to pellet production, every step is built for maximum recovery and minimum waste.
Collection & Sorting
Our network of 5,500+ trained community waste collectors gather post-consumer plastics — HDPE, LDPE, PET, PP, PVC — from households, markets, businesses, and public spaces across Kampala and surrounding areas.
Cleaning & Processing
Collected plastics are transported to our Sonde Cell facility where they are washed, dried, and shredded to remove contaminants, organic matter, and impurities — ensuring only high-quality material enters the production line.
Pellet Production
Processed material is extruded and pelletised into uniform, high-grade recycled plastic pellets. These pellets serve as raw material for manufacturers, reducing dependency on virgin plastic and lowering carbon emissions.
Better Materials
Our finished plastic pellets are sold to manufacturers across Uganda and the region, creating a true closed-loop circular economy — where yesterday's waste bottle becomes tomorrow's packaging, furniture, or construction material.
What Do We Collect?
We accept HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC, PET plastics and aluminium — from households, businesses, and industrial sites. Tap below to explore each material, its sources, and what it becomes after recycling.
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Recovery Rate
94%+
Why Our Model Works
Traditional waste management focuses on disposal. We focus on recovery. By embedding ourselves within the community supply chain, we create a system where plastic collection is economically incentivised, logistically efficient, and environmentally accountable.
“Giving communities both purpose and income in the plastic recovery chain.”
Have Plastic Waste?
We Want It.
Whether you're a business generating plastic waste, a community organisation, or a corporation with ESG commitments — we're ready to partner with you on structured, reliable plastic recovery.