Company Profile
Our goal is to change the way you think about health care risk waste by reducing and eliminating adverse impacts of health care risk waste on human health and the environment to support economic development, to strengthen HCRW systems (cradle to grave) and superior quality of life
Our Story
Our duty of care carries the responsibility of safety and infection risk minimisation.
Founded in 2012 and 100% black owned, MMW is one of the leading waste management solution providers in South Africa.
Located at 2101 Old Main Road, Harrison Flats, Cato Ridge in KZN, MMW is equiped with two state of the art Gient autoclaves, and a comprehensive fleet of vehicles. With more than 100 dedicated trained staff we provide an efficient and comprehensive solution for our clients.
MMW’s success is built on our commitment in maintaining close business partnerships with our clients who trust MMW to solve their waste managment challenges.
Our clients include hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, dentists, physicians, laboratories, nursing homes, funeral homes, veterinary clinics, surgeries, and Govt departments like Dept. of Health, Transport, HSRC and various municipalities.
Mission
Makhathini Medical Waste (MMW) was founded with an ingenious spirit and dedicated objective: To be the first choice of healthcare facilities and commercial businesses at large; looking for a quality, reliable partner in health care risk waste management.
Vision
To promote high standards of Health Care Risk Waste Management in order to reduce the risk of exposure to infections, hazards, and environmental pollution and improve safety.
Values
Respect and Courtesy
Excellence and Competence
Compassion, Integrity and Openness.
Teamwork in Diversity
Empowerment
Spirituality.
Certification and Licencing
MMW is fully licenced by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) as a transfer station and a medical waste treatment facility.
Fully certified to transport health care risk waste (HCRW) on provinicial and national roads.
Makhathini Medical Waste (MMW), Schedule to Trade Permit No: ST 3875 W1, SAWIS D07537-01 and DO7537-02 and GWIS GPT-03-619
Waste management licence 12/9/11/L210720154204/4/R
Implementing a management system that complies with ISA9001:2015. Yearly audit by external auditors.
Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa Membership no. 23319068
Level 1 B-BBEEE Contributor
Certified Value Adding Supplier – our clients get a 135% BEE procurement recognition
Current Contracts
Departments of Transport – KwaZulu Natal
650 Dept. of Health facilities
150 Private health facilities
Dept. of Health KZN
Eden Gardens Private Hospital
Melomed Private Hospital
Busamed Private Hospitals x3
7 Dialysis Centres
4 Private laboratories
Netcare Group
Fleet
MMW has a comprehensive fleet vehicles which are fully compliant to transport health care risk waste (HRCW) including 4 ton trucks and horse and trailers.
Training
MMW provides training in:
Waste segregation and containerization
Procedure on handling HRCW
Update Client requirements
Correct use of PPE
Awards
Articles
Published in The Mercury November 25th 2022
Health & Safety
Makhatini Medical Waste manages vast quantities of HCRW in all parts of our operation so Health and Safety is of the utmost importance in maintaining our high standards of compliance.
Each aspect of the treatment of the HCRW through our plant is managed in adherence to clear signage, the correct PPE, safe proceedures and accountability of the employees to adhere to Health and Safety regulations.
