Waste Worker Welfare
The people who sort what we discard deserve more than silence.
Informal waste collectors handle the material every household produces — often without protective gear, fixed wages, or basic recognition. Rule 8 of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 requires local bodies to provide PPE and training. We make sure that requirement reaches the people actually doing the work.
Dignity
The people who handle what the city throws away.
What we provide
Health camps
Periodic medical screening, focused on respiratory and skin conditions common to unprotected waste handling.
PPE distribution
Gloves, masks, boots — replaced on schedule, not just once.
Fair wage advocacy
Moving informal workers toward documented, minimum-wage-compliant roles.
Recognition & registration
Helping workers get listed as recognized collectors, opening access to formal protections.
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