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Workers sorting in the Dry Waste Collection Centre
Economy

How has Bengaluru fared in empowering waste workers?

July 5, 2021 Pinky Chandran

A deep dive into what Bengaluru has done on the ground to translate policy into action to support waste workers.

DWCC operator Kumudha
Economy

How the pandemic locked waste workers out of livelihoods

July 1, 2021 Pinky Chandran

The economic impact on informal waste workers’ livelihood and the entire informal recycling industry due to the lockdown.

Waste Management

Lockdown woes: Harsh work conditions for waste collectors

May 5, 2020 Radio Active 90.4MHz

During lockdown, workers in Dry Waste Collection Centres (DWCCs) are dealing with hazardous waste, and are unable to segregate and transport waste on time.

Infrastructure

Bengaluru’s waste managers aren’t being paid for their work

July 4, 2018 News Desk

Access to safe water, electricity, food and identity cards were among the demands placed by waste pickers in a memorandum submitted to the State Government and the BBMP.

Education

117 children of waste pickers win scholarships, all set to study more!

June 25, 2015 Kabir Khan

With help from waste management group Hasiru Dala, over 100 children of waste pickers get government-sponsored scholarships worth more than 2 lakh rupees!

Infrastructure

They smile happily while their lives revolve around garbage

November 25, 2013 Nikita Malusare

These migrants make a living out of the garbage you throw out. They are a part of the Bangalore’s waste management ecosystem.


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