More value in Cairo’s trash, but less for those who collect it

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: Egypt

Business & Economy

More value in Cairo’s trash, but less for those who collect it

The Zabaleen area, where Cairo's waste is sorted, is experiencing a surge in demand for its recycled materials due to the war on Iran disrupting imports. However, rising costs and new competitors mean that traditional recyclers are not necessarily better off.

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