Waste Management

March 22, 2023

A mixed-method approach to solid waste mapping in Mogadishu

Last year, we collaborated with Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team and OSM Somalia to generate high-quality geographic data aimed at comprehending the extent and dispersion of solid waste […]
December 16, 2014

Geography of Service Delivery

Nairobi’s population has increased more than tenfold in the last 50 years.[1] This rapid urbanization brought with it a two-tier development process where some areas are […]
September 8, 2014

Rethinking waste management in Nairobi’s informal settlements

Community-based organizations are in the forefront of dealing with waste management in Nairobi’s informal settlements, however, their interventions often fall short of becoming sustainable and profitable […]
June 27, 2014

Waste Management Stakeholder Survey

This post was cross-posted from Spatial Collective’s blog. In March and April 2014, following the household survey, Spatial Collective continued their research into informal waste management activities […]
January 31, 2014

Coding Scheme to Document Dumping and Management of Waste

This post was cross-posted from Spatial Collective’s blog. Removal and management of waste and human excreta are two of the most vital environmental services provided by […]
August 24, 2013

Garbage Composition, Path and Process Mapping

This post is cross-posted from Spatial Collective’s blog. Spatial Collective recently undertook a campaign of tackling solid waste management in Mathare. Solid waste (waste) comes in […]
August 4, 2013

Spatial Collective tackles waste management in Mathare

This blog post is cross-posted from Spatial Collective’s blog. Garbage collection is a major problem in Mathare, a conclusion easily confirmed by even the most casual […]
Spatial Collective tackles waste management in Mathare
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