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Egypt faces dispute over can collection machines
A trial has been launched to operate machines for collecting cans and plastic bottles in the Doki neighborhood of Giza Governorate, west of Cairo, with the aim of assessing the impact of the new technology on waste collection and recycling systems. This experiment has sparked controversy regarding its effect on waste pickers' source of income. The head of sanitation workers and environmental health professionals described the environment as a major threat to their employment, even warning of the possibility of stopping waste collection from areas where they operate. Conversely, officials from the system emphasized that the machines are part of the recycling process and align with efforts to organize the waste collection market, while also safeguarding workers' rights. The discussion continues regarding the regulation of waste pickers’ roles and providing them with proper care to ensure the sustainability of waste collection and recycling efforts.
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