WIEGO's Position on Dump Closures

Livelihood plans must be an integral component of any dump closure process. 

Waste pickers around the globe contribute to a cleaner environment, healthier cities and lower municipal budgets. These vital informal workers (and their families) depend on the availability of recyclable materials to earn income. Open dumps pose environmental and health concerns, but any dump closure must include a comprehensive and articulated approach that addresses the impacts on waste pickers. 

• Read WIEGO's Position on Dump Closures in English 
• Spanish: POSTURA de WIEGO sobre el Cierre de Vertederos 
• Portuguese: POSICIONAMENTO DA WIEGO sobre FECHAMENTO DE LIXÕES
• French: POSITION de WIEGO sur la fermeture des décharges