2.3. Waste collection and transportation
Three main methods of wastes collection can be identified as the informal primary or precollection
phase mainly from households to community collection points (e.g. skips, bunkers
or open roadside) mostly by households, hired labour. The secondary phase collection is
from community transfer points to final disposal sites or landfills and is mostly by formal
institutions like urban councils and private operators. Private operators mostly collect
wastes directly from generating sources (door to door). Typical waste management scheme
in East African urban centres is illustrated by Figure 4. Private operators collect waste at
negotiated fees with the individual clients. Industries and shopping malls in most cases