Vehicles for People or People for Vehicles?
Issues in solid waste collection in low-income countries
Jonathan Rouse and Mansoor Ali
The livelihoods of many thousands of poor people in low-income countries rely on collecting and recycling solid waste. Small waste collection vehicles (SWCVs) such as wheel-barrows and cycle carts play a vital role, enabling individuals to transport more waste, faster, further and with greater ease and safety. However, many are inappropriately designed, giving rise to difficulty, danger and expense to users. This book examines SWCVs from social, technical and institutional angles, focusing on users but acknowledging the important linkages between different issues. It also considers the process of user consultation in vehicle design. Fieldwork undertaken in five countries combines with literature to provide extensive illustrated case-study material.
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