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The Taka Pesa Project in Dar es Salaam aims to convert household waste into income while addressing plastic pollution. Residents are encouraged to separate recyclables and deliver them to collection points for cash.

The initiative, supported by recycling companies and environmental stakeholders, seeks to strengthen Tanzania's circular economy. Currently, four collection centers are operational, with plans to expand to 25.

The project also uses electric trucks for collection, reducing costs and environmental impact. Local authorities support the initiative to improve waste management in the city, which produces significant amounts of solid waste daily.