Waste Warriors

Waste Warriors Founded in 2012, we're a nonprofit NGO committed to cleaning up India! We're developing sustainable s

We have a young team working in Dehradun, Rishikesh, Dharamshala, and in the eastern landscape of Corbett Tiger Reserve.

* We’re building Model Wards for cleanliness in Dehradun & Dharamshala, and Model Villages in the Corbett Landscape.
* We’ve built Uttarakhand’s first Material Recovery Facility dedicated to boosting Dehradun’s plastic waste recycling rate and by training and improving the livelihoods of waste pickers. We have a 2nd and 3rd facility coming up soon in Dehradun and Dharamshala.
* We’ve partnered with Tetra Pak India to build Dehradun’s first recycling market for used beverage cartons by working with bulk generators, scrap dealers, and waste pickers.
* We’ve partnered with MakeMyTrip and Uttarakhand Tourism to transform Sahastradhara waterfalls into a zero-waste tourist destination with its own localized waste management system.
* Our educational programs include ‘Green Gurukul’ in Dehradun, ‘Swachhta ki Pathshala’ in Dharamshala, and ‘Children’s Days’ in Corbett. These programs are focused on simplifying solid waste management education for schools, and include training teachers, teaching students, and engaging both in interactive and creative learning activities and sessions.

Have you seen our Pink Safe Corners in Kempty?
16/07/2026

Have you seen our Pink Safe Corners in Kempty?

Some people leave an organisation. Some never really do.Chirag Mahajan was one of them.On Thursday, we lost our dear fri...
14/07/2026

Some people leave an organisation. Some never really do.

Chirag Mahajan was one of them.

On Thursday, we lost our dear friend and former colleague, Chirag Mahajan. Though his journey with Waste Warriors concluded in 2023, his contributions continue to shape our organisation every day.

Chirag’s journey with Waste Warriors began as a volunteer in Dharamshala in 2017. As the organisation grew, so did his role and his impact. He helped shape the early Waste Warriors brand, laid the foundation for our communications, and played a defining role in building the organisation during its formative years. Much of how the world came to know Waste Warriors was built on the foundation he helped create.

In those early years, there were no clearly defined functions, only a small team united by a shared vision. Whether it was communications, partnerships, fundraising, HR, digital systems, or simply solving the next challenge, Chirag stepped in wherever he was needed. “That’s not my job” was never part of his vocabulary.

Yet what we’ll remember most isn’t everything Chirag did, it was the way he made people feel.

No matter how busy he was, he always made time for others. He was generous with his time, always ready to help, and made people feel seen, valued and appreciated. He brought warmth, humour and infectious energy wherever he went, and his passion for the cause inspired everyone around him.

His legacy lives on not only in the brand, communications, and systems he helped build, but also in the culture of generosity, collaboration, and purpose that he helped nurture within Waste Warriors. His influence continues to be felt in the work we do, the stories we tell, and the people he inspired.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Chirag’s family during this unimaginably difficult time.

Thank you, Chirag. You will always be a Waste Warrior.

Rest in peace. ✨

If one workshop can inspire even one person to compost, it’s already worth it. Would you try composting at home? 💚
08/07/2026

If one workshop can inspire even one person to compost, it’s already worth it. Would you try composting at home? 💚

We experienced that some of the most meaningful learning happens when organisations learn from one another. 🌿It was a pl...
01/07/2026

We experienced that some of the most meaningful learning happens when organisations learn from one another. 🌿

It was a pleasure hosting The Midway Journey team and exchanging ideas, experiences, and lessons from the field. Here’s to stronger partnerships and a stronger social impact ecosystem.

In the fragile Himalayan region, menstrual waste often goes unnoticed, burned, buried, or discarded in forests and strea...
30/06/2026

In the fragile Himalayan region, menstrual waste often goes unnoticed, burned, buried, or discarded in forests and streams due to limited waste infrastructure and deep-rooted stigma. But the solution begins with something simple: conversations that lead to collective action.

Over the last financial year, communities came together through 53 menstrual hygiene workshops, reaching 1,361 people and distributing 1,221 menstrual hygiene kits.

To turn awareness into action, we also introduced Pink Safe Corners in Kempty dedicated menstrual hygiene spaces in schools and public washrooms where women and girls can comfortably change menstrual products, access hygiene essentials, and dispose of sanitary waste safely in designated bins. These spaces make menstrual dignity visible, accessible, and environmentally responsible.

Most recently, in June, we conducted a menstrual hygiene workshop alongside a Polio Booth in Shimla, where not only women but also men joined the conversation, learning about menstruation, menstrual hygiene, responsible disposal, and sustainable menstrual products.

This journey isn’t just about managing menstrual waste. It’s about ensuring that what half the population experiences is no longer faced in silence or alone.

Because when communities choose care over stigma, and sustainability over convenience, everyone benefits.

Follow now for more sustainable stories on your feed! 💚

Three years ago, we met Parle through SVP India.What started as a conversation has grown into a partnership built on tru...
24/06/2026

Three years ago, we met Parle through SVP India.

What started as a conversation has grown into a partnership built on trust, shared values, and a commitment to creating lasting change in the Himalayas.

Over the years, their support has helped us pilot new ideas, strengthen existing programmes, and continue serving communities across the Indian Himalayan Region.

More importantly, they have taken the time to understand our work on the ground and trust the people closest to it.

Thank you, Amita and the entire Parle team, for believing in our mission and walking this journey with us.

We are deeply grateful. 💚

At Waste Warriors, we spend most of our days working with communities, local governments, waste workers, schools, busine...
20/06/2026

At Waste Warriors, we spend most of our days working with communities, local governments, waste workers, schools, businesses, and internal stakeholders to build solutions to the waste crisis across the Himalayas.

But every third Saturday of the month, we slow down.

We call them Super Saturdays.

Instead of regular work schedules, Warriors across our locations come together for activities that help us learn, connect, and recharge. Some spend the day reading. Others head out on treks, organize picnics, try their hand at upcycling, learn composting techniques, participate in creative workshops, or simply spend time with colleagues.

The goal is simple: to create space for learning, creativity, and connection—to bond across roles, discover new interests, share knowledge, and return to work with fresh energy and perspectives.

In a sector where burnout is common and challenges can often feel overwhelming, creating intentional spaces for joy, curiosity, and connection is just as important as delivering impact.

Super Saturdays are just one part of how we think about wellbeing at Waste Warriors. Throughout the year, we also create opportunities for our teams to recharge through the rush of the final financial quarter with Slow Down Days, an additional Self-Care Leave, and an annual Hobby Fund that supports personal wellness, sports, creative pursuits, and lifelong learning.

Over the past year:

📚 150+ books issued through our office libraries
🌱 95% of Warriors utilized the Hobby Fund
💚 165+ Warriors took Self-Care Leave

🏕️ 15+ Slow Down Days were organised across locations

👥 All of this was made possible by a team of 250+ Warriors.

Because building a better world shouldn’t come at the cost of building a good life.

Here’s a glimpse into how our Warriors spend Super Saturday.

Meaningful change takes root when communities, local institutions, and development partners come together with a shared ...
16/06/2026

Meaningful change takes root when communities, local institutions, and development partners come together with a shared purpose.

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting sustainable and community-led initiatives, Ashraya Hastha Trust is proud to support Waste Warriors in their efforts to strengthen waste management practices in and around Sankri, Uttarakhand.

Our recent field visit offered valuable insights into the partnerships, local leadership, and collective efforts that are shaping this journey.

We invite you to read the case story and learn more about the experiences, challenges, and lessons emerging from the field.

Read the full case story in the document below.

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