Supporting Better Waste Collection and Protected Workers
The Mahija Parahita Nusantara Foundation works upstream in the recycling chain to strengthen the PET plastic bottle collection process, support the informal workers involved in it, and build cross-sector partnerships to ensure that recycling runs more smoothly, safely, and responsibly.
Our Approach
To realize our vision, Mahija takes a strategic approach that targets key points in the supply chain. We work from upstream to downstream, ensuring that change occurs not only in field practices, but also in community empowerment and policy advocacy.
Our Network
Collection Center
Collection Partners (Lapak)
Scavenger (estimate)
Our Network
Collection Center
Collection Partners (Lapak)
Scavenger (estimate)
Our Impact to Date
Improved Waste Collection
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PET bottles are collected and recycled through community and public events.
Improved Waste Collection
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PET bottles are collected and recycled through community and public events.
Empowered Waste Workers
Empowered Life
Healthy spirit Mahija
Garbage workers and marginalized communities have received health checkups through Semangat Sehat Mahija since 2022.
A community of scavengers (paguyuban) was formed, bringing the total number of members to 219.
Iftar food packages have been distributed during Ramadan since 2022
Building Indonesia's Hope
The food packages have been distributed since
Ramadan in 2022
Children from waste picker families gained access to education through 8 Mahija Alternative Schools during the year.
2023 and 2024.
Number of waste workers who have participated in training throughout 2025.
Children gain access to informal education through the Mahija Mobile School in seven areas
Mahija's protégé
Training has been conducted to improve the capabilities of waste workers through collaboration between Mahija, partners, and RSI.
Children receive assistance through Sekolah Kami, an informal school established by Mahija.
Garbage workers have received administrative assistance, including the issuance of identity cards.
and BPJS Health.
Empowered Waste Workers
Empowered Life
Garbage workers and marginalized communities have received health checkups through Semangat Sehat Mahija since 2022.
Iftar food packages have been distributed during Ramadan since 2022
Food packages have been distributed since Ramadan.
Number of waste workers who have participated in training throughout 2025.
Training has been conducted to improve the capabilities of waste workers through collaboration between Mahija, partners, and RSI.
Garbage workers have received administrative assistance, including the issuance of identity cards and health insurance cards.
Healthy spirit Mahija
A community of scavengers (paguyuban) was formed, bringing the total number of members to 219.
Building Indonesia's Hope
Children from waste worker families will have access to education through eight Mahija Alternative Schools during 2023 and 2024.
Children enrolled in the Mahija Mobile School in seven areas, strengthening their basic knowledge and willingness to learn.
Children receive assistance through Sekolah Kami, an informal school established by Mahija.
Enabling Partnership
