The organizations listed in this WAW database were the result of the effort to merge in one place multiple waste picker related organizations data bases in 2014. Visit the current list of affiliates to the International Alliance of Waste Pickers.

CLD MBL CINGABA

Year formed: 2010
Language: French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba
Number of members: 107
Type of members: Members are waste pickers
Occupation of members: Waste pickers
Type of Organization: Association
Organizational Reach: Local
Workplace of members: Collection from companies, Door to door, Dumpsite, Landfill, Open, Sorting center, Street
Organization Structure: General Assembly, Executive Bureau, National Committee,
Objectives: Awarenes raising, recycling, recognition of waste pickers, capacity building, social and economic empowerment of waste pickers,
Education and training: Learning exchange, Rights & duties, Waste management
Partnering organizations: OXFAM Quebec, INADES FORMATION CONGO
Funding: Ngo funds
Internal elections: Every 4 years
Women composition: 46,7%

Member benefits: Clean & healthy environment, Id cards, Job creation & source of income

What kind of relationship exists with the municipality?: Integrated into formal systems of source segregation
How is the relationship with the municipality?: Excellent and/or friendly
Types of materials: Biodegradable waste, Glass, Household items, Metals, Paper and cardboard, Plastics
Challenges to access waste: Lack of education & training, Lack of recognition, Lack of unity between organizations