Alieu: Plastics Recycling Gambia
Objectives
Relevance for the Gambia
A Truck
Purchase of a truck to collect large quantities of plastic waste at once and also transport bags of our processed regrinds to the local buyers and even transport to Senegal or in the subregion without needing to hire a truck.
It is expected that during the project at least 200,000 kg regrinds will be produced and sold at a minimum price of D20,000 per ton. This potential revenue is included in the budget as income. When the company is successful and sufficient regrind can be processed and sold at the right price (30,000 kg per month at 20 DAL per kg), the company will be scaled up. Financing will then be sought for the purchase of a larger yard and shed and an increase in the processing capacity to 100,000 tons of regrind per month.
A Roof
Plastics Recycling Gambia Ltd currently has a yard with a permanent staff of eight. Moreover, more than 30 women are contracted to wash the collected plastic waste and in our various collection points, one individual is contracted to supervise the buying/cutting of plastics. Many local people are directly or indirectly benefiting from and making income through selling plastic waste.
A roof is needed over the yard in order to be able to continue their operations at nearly maximum capacity during the monsoon season.
Working Capital
Working capital is needed for the purchase of used plastic and the costs of processing the plastic into regrind.
Private investors are interested in the project, but some conditions have to be met before they will participate. The subsidy will make it possible to exceed their thresholds. The ability to supply and sell 200 tons of regrind should be a sufficient track record and generate sufficient cash flow to attract informal investors and/ or institutional funds to consolidate and further expand the company.
They Need Help
They Need Help
Help Alieu and Plastic Recycling Gambia Ltd buy a truck to help them increase their capacity and recycle more plastic.
Every Little Helps
All donors will receive a pack with more information and will receive regular updates on Plastic Recycling Gambia's operations and growth.
Help Alieu and Plastic Recycling Gambia Ltd buy a truck to help them increase their capacity and recycle more plastic.
Every Little Helps
All donors will receive a pack with more information and will receive regular updates on Plastic Recycling Gambia's operations and growth.
What will my donation be used for?
Plastic Recycling Gambia will purchase a truck. This truck will enable more efficient collections of plastics, and expand their recycling capacity dramatically
How do I know all of my donation will go towards Plastic Recycling Gambia?
When you donate you'll immediately be sent an information pack about how the project is coming along, and you receive quarterly newsletters too.