Community-led waste management at scale
Most city governments in the global South struggle with waste collection, which typically accounts for up to 30% of the municipal budget but often leaves large sections of the population with no service.
SOLID WASTE, GARBAGE, MICRO ENTERPRISES
Solid Waste Management in Latin America: The Role of Micro-and Small Enterprises and Cooperatives
THIS REPORT DESCRIBES the key role of micro-enterprises, small enterprises and cooperatives in solid waste collection and management in Latin American cities. Drawing on research in 89 enterprises in seven countries, it shows how small enterprises or cooperatives serve substantial proportions of the population in many cities. These enterprises generally provide a moderately priced service and are often the only service available in low-income neighbourhoods.
