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.

Manyatta Development Solid Waste

Year formed: 2005
Formally registered: Yes
Number of members: 6
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
Membership: Yes
Organization Structure: There is a management committee (6 in total - 4 men & 2 women) inclusive of a chairman, secretary, treasurer & the organizing secretary. New members have to register to join the group and pay a membership fee of Ksh 300. They keep attendance records, cash in, cash out, minutes and ongoing activities.
Objectives: Contribute to cleaning the environment
Education and training: Waste management
Partnering organizations: Municipal Council. USAID. SWEDEN.
Affiliations: Donor, Government
Funding: Donor funded, Government
Internal elections: Every 2 years
Women composition: 33,3%

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

How is the relationship with the municipality?: Excellent and/or friendly
Types of materials: Metals, Plastics
Are they selling to middlemen?: Yes
Activities: Selling materials, Tree planting, Waste collection, Waste sorting
Challenges to access waste: Foul smell & contamination from waste, Lack of education & training, Lack of infrastructure & resources, Negative attitude towards waste