8 August 2024
The Dandora Landfill: A Glimpse into Nairobi’s Waste Management
The Dandora landfill, located in the eastern suburb of Nairobi, Kenya, is a sprawling 120,000 square meter site established in 1975. Originally designed to handle a much smaller population’s waste, the landfill now receives over 2,000 metric tons of unsorted municipal and business waste daily. This waste includes refuse from the bustling Gikomba market, leading to a diverse mix of household, industrial, and medical waste. While the landfill helps keep Nairobi’s streets relatively clean, the environmental and health impacts are severe.
