A revolutionary mobile application that transforms waste recycling into economic opportunity through digital rewards and incentives across Eswatini.
TrashCash / Buyisela is an innovative mobile application solution developed by YVE Eswatini to incentivize household, institutional, and informal waste recycling. The app enables users to earn digital points for depositing recyclable waste materials at designated centers, which can be exchanged for mobile airtime, data, or retail discounts through strategic partnerships.
A simple 4-step process that transforms waste into value for communities across Eswatini
Users collect and sort recyclable materials (plastics, paper, cans, glass) from households, institutions, or informal collection.
Waste is weighed or scanned into the system at certified buy-back centers and registered through the mobile app.
Users earn digital points based on quantity and type of waste, which are instantly credited to their app account.
Points are converted to airtime, data bundles, or retail discounts through partnership with Eswatini Mobile.
Addressing Eswatini's waste management challenges through innovation
Eswatini generates increasing volumes of waste, particularly plastic, paper, cans, and glass, without an efficient recycling system.
Informal waste collectors operate without formal support, and public participation remains minimal due to lack of awareness, systems, and tangible rewards.
Communities are losing out on both environmental and economic value that could be created through proper waste management and recycling.
Creating value for all stakeholders through innovative waste management
Powerful tools that make recycling rewarding and accessible
Real-time location of nearby recycling stations and buy-back centers.
Digital tracking of waste quantities, types, and recycling impact.
Instant points calculation and redemption options.
Connects manufacturers with recycling data for responsibility tracking.
App will be available soon on all platforms for download