The Kenya Association of Waste Recyclers (KAWR) is the umbrella body representing the private sector in materials recovery from waste. Its scope of work includes — but is not limited to — the retrieval of materials from waste, repair, refurbishment, recycling, remanufacturing, composting, power generation, and any initiative that extracts value from materials that would otherwise be discarded.

Appointing KAWR as your Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) agent comes with significant advantages:

1. Extensive Network
   KAWR’s membership spans the country, connecting stakeholders across the recycling value chain. With more than 500 recycling businesses, KAWR covers the full spectrum of waste collection, sorting, and conversion into finished products.
2. Community-Based Approach
   Working with over 200 Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), KAWR ensures waste management efforts are inclusive and impactful at the grassroots level.
3. Unmatched Expertise in Resource Conservation
   KAWR is widely recognized as the leading authority in resource conservation in Kenya. Its expertise in waste collection, segregation, sorting, reuse, and recycling ensures that materials are managed efficiently and sustainably.
4. Legislative Influence
   KAWR plays an active role in technical working groups and committees at both national and county levels. Its contributions have been critical in shaping Kenya’s waste management laws and policies, ensuring members stay aligned with the latest legal frameworks.
5. Training and Capacity Building
   Beyond serving its members, KAWR invests in knowledge-sharing and training, equipping communities and businesses with the skills to manage waste responsibly and sustainably.
6. Regional Representation
   Guided by a competent board and visionary executive leadership, KAWR benefits from the representation of eight regional leaders across Nairobi, Central, Coast, Rift Valley, North Eastern, Eastern, and Western Kenya. This structure ensures a well-rounded, countrywide perspective on waste management.
7. Market Network
   KAWR’s extensive recycling market network extends across the East African region, facilitating the flow of recyclable materials and supporting the growth of a circular economy.

Partnering with KAWR as your EPR agent means aligning with an organization that combines expertise, community engagement, and policy influence to deliver sustainable and impactful waste management solutions.