Informal waste pickers play a fundamental parts in the waste management of many countries across the globe, including SIDS.

However, with hazardous materials such as mercury, led, plastics or e-waste ending up in landfills, dumps may pose a serious health threat to those working on it or living nearby.

The video and article below tell the story of the Dandora rubbish dump in Nairobi, an informal workplace to about 10,000 women, children and a few men who scavenge through the piles of rubbish daily - putting their health at risk.

What stories from your countries? How could recycling be improved?