More value in Cairo’s trash, but less for those who collect it
Summary
The Zabaleen area in Cairo, Egypt, is experiencing higher demand for recycled materials because of disruptions in imports caused by the war involving Iran. However, the people who traditionally collect and sort the waste are not earning more, due to rising costs and new competitors entering the market.Key Facts
- Zabaleen is the part of Cairo where waste is collected and sorted for recycling.
- A war involving Iran has disrupted the import of some materials.
- This disruption has increased demand for recycled materials from Cairo.
- Costs for collecting and sorting waste have gone up.
- New competitors have entered the recycling market in Cairo.
- Traditional recyclers are not seeing higher incomes despite the increased demand.
- The situation shows the challenges faced by informal workers in the recycling industry.
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