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.

Josra Environmental & Solid Waste Management (JESWM)

Year formed: 2003
Number of members: 25
Type of members: Waste picker support organization
Occupation of members: Waste collectors, Waste pickers
Type of Organization: Community based organization
Organizational Reach: Local
Workplace of members: Door to door, Dumpsite, Slums
Membership: Yes
Organization Structure: This organization is composed of a Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and the management committee (members). The leaders are selected through elections which are held after every three years. Members pay membership fees. Recruitment of people into the organization is through payment of a 500 shillings fee.
Objectives: Contribute to cleaning the environment, job creation, keep local area clean, achieve efficient sustainable solid waste management in the city, fight against discrimination and poverty
Partnering organizations: BAMATO, where they take their plastics in exchange for money. BAMATO also supports JESWM through capacity building. Tema-Tema, whom they provide with plastic bags and in return Tema-Tema supports JESWM through provision of market outlets. K.M.C which provides them with tools.
Funding: Local population pay fee, Self funded
Internal elections: Every 3 years
Women composition: 40,0%

Member benefits: Clean & healthy environment, Job creation & source of income
Safety & Technology: Gloves, Masks

Types of materials: Biodegradable waste, Metals, Plastics
Activities: Composting, Tree planting, Waste collection
Treatmet of organic materials: Composting
Challenges to access waste: Foul smell & contamination from waste, Lack of recognition, Lack of unity between organizations, Price fluctuations of waste, Transportation