NEWS

Inclusive waste management is a growing priority for cities aiming to create sustainable, equitable systems—but many waste pickers remain excluded from formal waste processes. Despite their vital role in recycling and reducing landfill waste, informal workers often face barriers to recognition, fair wages, and safe working conditions. This article explores the key challenges to building truly inclusive waste management systems and bridging policy gaps.

This week, the waste pickers featured on Radio Grahamstown to share their movement and the work they're doing.

"An important, dirty, low-status profession: millions of people globally pick garbage to survive.

By PHILIP NYALUNGU AKA MZAMANI I came to Grahamstown late last year (2017) to study Journalism and Media Studies at Rhodes University. I...

The point is the people living at the dump were mentioned at last but now as “gangs,” and clearly, also not “any member of the public.”