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David 'Nameless' Mathenge (L) and Imani Ogana (2nd Left) hand over recyclable waste to Jackson Wambua (2nd Right), a WEEE Centre Sourcing and Marketing Officer. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]
A group of environmental conservationists has embarked on a waste collection drive in Nairobi’s Kilimani.
The exercise, conducted by Kilimani Project Foundation on Saturday, saw residents deliver solid waste to various recycling companies that collect plastic bottles, papers, electronic and textile waste.
Emily Mutua said the Community Based Organisation brought together partners in solid waste management in the collection drive.
“The Kilicycle drive’s purpose is to get the community to dispose of their recyclable waste responsibility. We appreciate that there is waste that doesn’t have to get to the dumpsites because it can be reused,” said Mutua, adding that the exercise was conducted monthly.