Recycling in Kenya remains underdeveloped despite growing waste volumes. Learn the challenges, opportunities, and how Trash Handlers Limited collaborates with industry players like Green Planet Recyclers Limited to support sustainable waste management in Nairobi and Kiambu.
Kenya’s Growing Waste Problem Kenya generates approximately 5–6 million tonnes of waste annually , with Nairobi alone producing over 2,500 tonnes per day . Rapid urbanization, population growth, and changing consumption patterns have significantly increased the amount of waste generated in residential estates, commercial centers, and institutions. Yet despite this growth, only an estimated 8–10% of waste is formally recycled . The majority is disposed of in landfills or informal dumping sites, placing enormous pressure on the environment and public health systems. As the country moves toward sustainable development goals, recycling is no longer optional — it is essential. The Current State of Recycling in Kenya Recycling in Kenya is developing, but it is not yet fully structured at the household or estate level. Currently: Most recycling is driven by informal waste pickers. Waste segregation at source is still limited. Many estates lack designated recycling systems. Valuable recyclable...