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When garbologists start to talk about the informal sector in solid waste management, opinions and solutions vary widely. Worldwide, there are several hundred thousands of waste pickers. Their activities are closely related to recycling, post-consumer waste reduction and, to a certain extent, to environmental protection. There are very few concepts related to how to integrate waste pickers into municipal solid waste reality. Experiences from Latin America, Africa and Thailand show both similarities and differences with respect to the problem, which is much more than a social one. The relation to markets, solutions close to and with the target group, tolerance in legislation and appropriate technologies are all key factors for successful approaches.
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