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About the Project

Trash Mtaani is a bold, youth-driven initiative committed to transforming Kenya’s waste crisis into a force for economic and environmental change. Born out of Nairobi’s informal settlements, where unemployment and pollution collide, our project empowers communities to view waste not as a burden but as a resource. Through a pioneering digital points system, residents are rewarded for sorting and delivering waste, earning redeemable credits for essential goods like food and household supplies. This approach not only addresses immediate needs but fosters a culture of sustainability, dignity, and collective responsibility. By creating jobs for youth, supporting local businesses, and promoting environmental stewardship, Trash Mtaani is reimagining the future of urban waste—one community at a time.

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How It Works

1. Sort Waste: Community members sort household waste into plastics, organics, and metals.
2. Drop-Off: Sorted waste is taken to staffed Trash Mtaani collection hubs.
3. Earn Points: Waste is weighed and participants earn digital points through our system.
4. Redeem: Points can be exchanged for food items like maize flour, rice, or cooking oil.
5. Process Waste: Plastics are sent to recyclers, and organic waste is converted into compost and fertilizer.
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Our Impact

🌍 Environmental Cleanup: Trash Mtaani has significantly reduced illegal dumping and promoted clean, safe neighborhoods in underserved areas.
👷 Youth Employment: We create dignified jobs for local youth as waste collectors, sorters, digital system operators, and community educators.
👪 Community Empowerment: Families gain access to essential products by simply participating in responsible waste disposal.
♻️ Sustainable Waste Use: Our model ensures that collected waste is properly recycled or transformed into environmentally friendly products.
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Meet the Team

Eve Wanjiku
Founder & CEO
Dawn Damaris
Project Manager
Joseph Kihonge
IT officer
Dennis Nyaga
Chief Finance Officer
Karen Ndabari
Marketing Head
Collins Njunia
Chief Facilities Officer
Sheila Nkatha
Resource Mobilisation Officer
Precious Mwangi
Chief Technical Officer
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Our Projects

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Our Partners

Furaha Infinity

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Kahawa West MCA's Office

Kamae Flying Women

Sports for Greener

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Contact Us

📧 Email: trashmtaani@gmail.com

📞 Phone: +254728012083 ; +254736564200

📍 Location: Nairobi, Kenya