We collect and dispose of electronic waste in Nairobi
Cleaner-Kenya provides comprehensive electronic waste (e-waste) collection and disposal services across Nairobi and surrounding counties. As electronic devices proliferate in homes, offices, and industries, the volume of obsolete gadgets—such as computers, televisions, mobile phones, refrigerators, and printers—has surged. Proper management of this waste prevents environmental contamination from hazardous materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium. Our service ensures compliance with Kenya's Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) and National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) guidelines, safeguarding public health and ecosystems.
The process begins with scheduled pickups tailored to client needs. Residential customers in areas like Westlands, Karen, or Eastlands contact us for convenient collection of household e-waste, including old laptops, chargers, and small appliances. Businesses in the Central Business District, Industrial Area, or along Thika Road benefit from bulk collections, where we deploy specialized vehicles to handle servers, networking equipment, and photocopiers. We offer flexible options: one-time clearances for renovations or ongoing contracts for offices generating steady e-waste streams. Upon arrival, trained technicians assess items for potential data sanitization, especially for corporate clients requiring secure erasure of sensitive information using certified software that overwrites drives multiple times.
Sorting occurs at our secure facility on the outskirts of Nairobi, where e-waste undergoes meticulous categorization. Functional components, such as memory chips or hard drives, receive refurbishment for resale or donation to schools and community centers in underserved Nairobi neighborhoods like Kibera or Mathare. Non-repairable items enter disassembly lines operated by NEMA-licensed personnel wearing protective gear. Valuable metals like gold, silver, and copper extract through mechanical shredding and separation, promoting a circular economy. Hazardous substances isolate for specialized treatment: batteries undergo neutralization to prevent acid leaks, while cathode ray tubes from monitors crush safely to contain phosphors.
Disposal adheres to zero-landfill principles. Non-recyclable residues incinerate in high-temperature facilities equipped with scrubbers to capture emissions, minimizing air pollution. Liquid waste, such as from air conditioners, treats through filtration and chemical precipitation before safe discharge. Cleaner-Kenya partners with certified recyclers in Athi River and Mombasa for advanced processing, ensuring no toxic leaching into Nairobi's waterways like the Ngong River or Nairobi River. We maintain detailed manifests for every ton processed, available for client audits and regulatory reporting.
Our service extends beyond collection to education and compliance consulting. We conduct free workshops for Nairobi businesses on e-waste minimization strategies, such as extending device lifespans through maintenance or adopting energy-efficient models. Households receive guidance on segregating e-waste from general trash, reducing fire risks from lithium-ion batteries. In line with Kenya's ban on e-waste imports, we verify all collected items originate locally, supporting ethical sourcing.
Cleaner-Kenya employs over 50 staff trained in e-waste handling, with ongoing certification from the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS). Vehicles feature GPS tracking and spill-containment systems for safe transport across Nairobi's traffic. Costs structure competitively: residential pickups start at KSh 5,000 per load, scaling down for volumes over 500kg, with discounts for repeat corporate clients. We issue digital certificates of destruction, vital for ISO 14001 environmental management systems.
Challenges in Nairobi's e-waste landscape include informal dumping in Dandora or Kahawa Soweto, which we counter through community awareness drives. By channeling waste through formal channels, Cleaner-Kenya diverts thousands of tons annually from landfills, conserving resources—recycling one million phones saves energy equivalent to 35,000 households for a year.
Health benefits manifest directly: reduced exposure to brominated flame retardants linked to thyroid disruption. Environmentally, we preserve Nairobi National Park's biodiversity by curbing soil and water toxification. Clients appreciate our 24/7 hotline (0712 345 678) for rapid response, with 95% on-time pickups last year.
