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.

Kaloleni Sustainable Development Environmental Group (KASDEG)

Year formed: 2007
Formally registered: Yes
Number of members: 17
Type of members: Waste picker support organization
Occupation of members: Waste collectors, Waste pickers
Type of Organization: Association
Organizational Reach: Local
Workplace of members: Door to door, Dumpsite
Membership: Yes
Organization Structure: The group has a management committee i.e. Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice Secretary, Organizing Secretary, Coordinator & Patron. The kinds of records kept by the group include sales & cash in.
Objectives: Invest in technology, contribute to cleaning the environment, keep local area clean, build a segregation centre
Funding: Self funded
Internal elections: Every 3 years
Women composition: 64,7%

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

Types of materials: Biodegradable waste, Bones, Glass, Household items, Metals, Paper and cardboard, Plastics
Are they selling to middlemen?: Yes
Activities: Selling materials, Waste collection, Waste management, Waste sorting
Challenges to access waste: Foul smell & contamination from waste, Negative attitude towards waste