Targeted Beneficiaries

20000+

Households and residents across Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City

10000+

Community members engaged through clean-up campaigns

700+

Students in environmental awareness programs

50+

Teachers and students trained on environmental education

20+

Schools integrating waste education programs

40+

Awareness events and training sessions conducted

12+

Informal Waste Workers provided with PPE, training, and insurance

400+

Public complaints resolved via Safa Nepal app

Green Nepalgunj: Community Waste Transformation

Funding/Support Organization

  • The Coca Cola Foundation

Partners

  • Bageshwori Asal Shasan Club (BAS Nepal)

Project Duration

1 April 2025 Onwards

Project Goal

To establish a comprehensive and sustainable waste management system in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City that effectively addresses plastic pollution, supports informal waste workers, and promotes public participation through environmental education and infrastructure.

Objective

  • Establish a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) for plastic waste.
  • Conduct city-wide awareness campaigns and clean-up drives.
  • Integrate environmental education in 20+ schools through ZWAS.
  • Provide training, PPE, and insurance to informal waste workers.
  • Launch and implement Safa Nepal digital complaint & monitoring system.

Project Outcome/Output

  • At least 30% of plastic waste diverted from landfills.
  • 1 fully operational MRF established and managed.
  • Over 700 metric tons of plastic processed annually.
  • Zero Waste at Schools (ZWAS) program implemented in 20+ schools.
  • Digital waste management (Safa Nepal) platform rolled out for 20,000+ residents.
  • Occupational health and safety training delivered to waste workers.
  • Community-led clean-up drives held across target wards.
  • Local governance engaged through policy support, monitoring and M&E.

Targeted Beneficiaries

350,000

Community people residing the river corridor

10

Schools covering 1000 students

500

IWWs and 2 aggregators (prioritizing vulnerable communities and women)

Geographical Location

Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City, Banke District, Nepal.

Project Description

The Green Nepalgunj: Community Waste Transformation project is a collaborative initiative led by Bageshwori Asal Shasan Club (BAS Nepal) in partnership with CLEAN UP NEPAL, aimed at establishing a comprehensive and sustainable plastic waste management system in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City. The project addresses critical gaps in waste segregation, recycling infrastructure, and public awareness by constructing a state-of-the-art Material Recovery Facility (MRF), promoting environmental education through the Zero Waste at Schools (ZWAS) program, and launching the Safa Nepal digital waste management platform. Community mobilization will be central to the project, with regular clean-up drives, door-to-door awareness, and active participation from local leaders. Informal waste workers will be supported with training, personal protective equipment (PPE), and health insurance, and will be integrated into formal systems to ensure safety and job security. Spanning 18 months, the project aims to divert 700+ metric tons of plastic waste from landfills, reduce pollution by 30%, and improve the urban environment for over 20,000 residents through inclusive, community-led action.
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