Solid Waste Management Association of Nepal - SWMAN

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

फोहरमैला ब्यास्थापन संघ नेपाल (SWMAN) को आयोजनामा श्रम परिक्षण र ब्यवसायजन्य सुरक्षा र स्वास्थ्य (OSH) सम्बन्धि दुइ दिने अभिमुखिकरण ( दोश्रो समुह) कार्यक्रम सम्पन्न !! सहयोगको लागि अन्तरास्ट्रीय श्रम सङ्गठन (ILO) र सहभागि SWMAN का सदस्य सस्थाका प्रतिनिधि सबैलाई धन्यवाद 🙏

21/04/2026

📢 Dialogue with Informal Contractors Engaged in Waste Segregation under SWMAN-Affiliated Waste Management Companies

On 17 April 2026, the Solid Waste Management Association Nepal (SWMAN), with the support of ILO Nepal, successfully conducted a dialogue with informal contractors engaged in waste segregation under SWMAN-affiliated waste management companies. The program brought together informal subcontractors, company representatives, donor partners, and key stakeholders to discuss the current realities, operational challenges, and gaps within the sector. The dialogue served as an important platform to amplify ground-level perspectives and encourage collaborative problem-solving.

💬 Through the sessions and open discussions, participants highlighted key issues, including:
🔹 Challenges faced by subcontractors in daily operations and service delivery
🔹 Gaps in formalization, documentation, and regulatory compliance
🔹 The importance of strengthening Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) practices

🤝 The dialogue also led to important reflections and commitments towards:
✔️ Strengthening formal systems, agreements, and structured processes
✔️ Promoting compliance with labour and safety standards
✔️ Ensuring dignified, safe, and secure working environments

➡️ As a way forward, the initiative will focus on supporting the formalization of subcontractor businesses and conducting labour audits to assess compliance, improve working conditions, and strengthen accountability across the system. These efforts aim to contribute towards a more formal, inclusive, and sustainable waste management sector in Nepal.

🙏 We sincerely thank all participants and partners for their valuable contributions and continued support.

19/03/2026

13/03/2026

📢 Call for Expression of Interest (EOI)
Adapt & Deliver “Formalize Your Business (FYB)” Training – Kathmandu, Nepal

We are inviting qualified professionals and organizations to express their interest in adapting and delivering the “Formalize Your Business (FYB)” training program tailored for Nepal’s solid waste management (SWM) sector.

The selected consultant/team will work on customizing the FYB curriculum, developing training materials and tools, and conducting engaging training workshops for participants from the SWM sector.

Key Deliverables:
• Customized FYB training materials for the SWM sector
• A complete training package
• Training completion report

Required Qualifications:
• Experience in business formalization and SME development
• Strong expertise in training design and facilitation
• Good understanding of Nepal’s solid waste management sector

🕔 Deadline for submission: 20 March 2026, 5:00 PM

📄 For the full Terms of Reference (TOR), please visit:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/8/folders/1qjmPYz6c44AUon2JSleHPp2HnEDTysmZ

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the TOR and submit their Expression of Interest before the deadline.

27/01/2026

सुचनाको पालना गर्न अनुरोध छ 🙏

03/11/2025

The Solid Waste Management Association of Nepal (SWMAN) successfully organized the Stakeholder Orientation Workshop: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Waste Management and Guidelines to Promote Decent Work and Formalization on 31st October 2025 at Anupam Foodland, Battisputali, Kathmandu, with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO). The workshop brought together 70 participants from SWMAN-affiliated member companies and the SWMAN team to discuss three key policy documents: the Guidelines for Member Companies to Ensure Decent Work and Formal Employment Practices, SOPs for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Gender-Sensitive Working Procedures for Waste Workers in Household Waste Collection, and SOPs for Waste Segregation at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs).

04/08/2025

The Solid Waste Management Association of Nepal (SWMAN) successfully conducted a two-day workshop titled “Workshop on Implementation of SOPs and Guidelines for Waste Collection and Segregation at MRFs: Promoting Decent Work and Formal Employment in the Solid Waste Management Sector” on 31st July and 1st August 2025 in Kathmandu. The event was attended by managerial-level representatives from SWMAN member companies and key stakeholders in the sector.
This important workshop was organized under the ILO-funded project, “Strengthening the Capacity of SWMAN in Ensuring Decent Work through Promoting Formalization of Their Workers and Realizing OSH and Gender-Responsive Workplaces.” The objective of the program was to build the capacity of member companies to effectively implement three key documents:
1. The Guidelines for Ensuring Decent Work and Formal Employment Practices,
2. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Gender-Sensitive Practices in Household Waste Collection, and
3. The SOP for OSH and Gender-Sensitive Practices in Waste Segregation at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs).
The workshop served as a platform for participants to explore critical issues such as workplace risks, institutional barriers to formalization, and strategies to promote gender equity, social inclusion, and safety for waste workers. Technical sessions were conducted to help participants understand the practical implementation of OSH and GEDSI-focused SOPs and guidelines in daily operations.
This workshop also aimed to promote the adoption of a newly developed Code of Conduct (2081) for the prevention of workplace violence and harassment, and to support the broader vision of professionalizing Nepal’s waste sector with safety, dignity, and inclusion at the center.
SWMAN would like to express heartfelt thanks to the ILO Nepal team, the Government of Japan, participating member companies, facilitators, and advisors for their support and active engagement. With collective commitment, we move forward toward building a safer, more inclusive, and dignified environment for all workers in the waste management sector.

01/07/2025

SWMAN, with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO) Nepal, successfully completed a five-session PPE distribution and training program from June 13–16, 2025, equipping 150 waste segregation workers across five affiliated companies with model Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) sets 🦺.
The program aimed to enhance workplace safety 🛡️ and hygiene in the solid waste management sector by not only distributing high-quality protective gear but also conducting practical training sessions 📝 on correct usage, maintenance, and storage of PPE. Emphasis was placed on the roles of supervisors, workers, and company owners 🧑‍💼👷‍♂️ in ensuring compliance with safety standards and fostering a culture of safety and dignity at work 💼.
📍 PPE Distribution Sites:
🔹 Kantipur Sisdole Batabaran Sewa Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu
🔹 Sarbakalyan Batabaran Sewa Pvt. Ltd., Chandragiri
🔹 Tarkeshwor Sarsafai Pvt. Ltd., Tarkeshwor
🔹 Himalyan Batabaran Samrakhchyan Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu
🔹 Nepsemyak Sewa Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu
Each session included hands-on training ✋, and awareness-building on workplace safety standards in line with ILO guidelines ⚖️. The program concluded by reinforcing the shared responsibility of creating a safe, inclusive, and dignified working environment ♻️ for all workers.
👏 We thank all participating companies, staff, and trainers for their active engagement and commitment toward a safer waste management sector in Nepal!

01/07/2025

🧤 SWMAN, with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO) Nepal🤝, successfully conducted a One-Day Orientation on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) 🦺 for its member companies on June 26 and 28, 2025 📅, at Anupam Foodland, Kathmandu 📍.
The training focused on promoting safer 🛡️, more inclusive 🤲 workplaces in the waste management sector ♻️ by strengthening awareness around workplace risks ⚠️, OSH standards 📋, and gender-responsive practices 🚺.
👥 Mid-level supervisors and managers participated in field visits 🚌 to Pariwartan Sarsafai Pvt. Ltd. (Chabahil) and Tarkeshwor Sarsafai Pvt. Ltd. (Tarkeshwor), where they used the ILO’s WARM checklist ✅ to assess safety conditions and develop practical action plans 📝.
This orientation marked a meaningful step toward ensuring decent work 💼 and improved working conditions for waste workers across the Kathmandu Valley 🏞️.