The Bellville South Compost Plant, at Sacks Circle, is the City’s one operational compost plant: it sells compost; it does not take waste drop-offs. Open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:00.
Compost sales, not a dump site
The City of Cape Town has one operational compost plant. Bellville South compost plant is located in Sacks Circle and exists for the production and sale of compost.
Garden waste dropped at the City’s facilities is chipped: the City’s waste plan records 117,074 tonnes chipped in 2023/24, taken on to composting sites, while this plant recorded no tonnage in each of the last three reported years. To get rid of garden waste, use the drop-off at the Bellville Integrated Waste Management Facility around the corner or any facility in our Cape Town dump sites directory.
Hours
| Gate | When | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Compost sales | Monday to Friday | 07:30 – 16:00 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can I dump garden waste at the Bellville South Compost Plant?
No, the plant exists for the production and sale of compost, not for waste drop-offs. Clean garden waste goes to the drop-off facilities, including the Bellville South drop-off nearby.
What are the compost plant’s hours?
Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:00.
Is this the City’s only compost plant?
Yes, the City of Cape Town lists one operational compost plant, at Sacks Circle, Bellville South.
Hours, load rules, accepted materials and addresses on this page were taken from the City of Cape Town facility page for the Bellville South Compost Plant and last checked on 21 August 2026. The City changes drop-off hours seasonally and gate access depends on available resources. Phone before a long trip.
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