Programs — KASMART

1,200+Tyres processed

Tyre2Rubber

Turning waste tyres into life-changing materials

Discarded tyres collect rainwater and become dangerous mosquito breeding grounds that spread malaria. KASMART's Tyre2Rubber program shreds and processes waste tyres into valuable rubber materials — eliminating the health hazard while creating economic value.

Activities

Tyre collection from households & mechanics
De-beading and tyre shredding
Rubber granule production
Rubber crumb processing & grading

Products Created

Rubber asphalt for roads
Playground safety surfaces
Artificial turf sports fields
Rubber pavers & walkways
Anti-vibration matting

Environmental Impact

Eliminates malaria mosquito habitats
Stops toxic tyre burning
Creates construction materials
Generates youth employment

3,800+kg plastic collected

Plastic2Products

Every plastic bottle has a second life

Plastic waste is one of the most visible pollutants in Kampala's communities, blocking drainage channels and polluting the environment. KASMART's Plastic2Products program transforms collected plastic into durable products that replace virgin plastic manufacturing.

Activities

Community plastic collection
Sorting by plastic type (PET, HDPE, PP)
Shredding and pelletizing
Plastic extrusion & moulding

Products Created

Water storage tanks
Plastic bricks & construction boards
Outdoor furniture
Packaging materials
Plastic lumber

Environmental Impact

Unblocks drainage channels
Prevents flood damage
Replaces virgin plastic
Reduces landfill waste

247Households participating

Organic Compost

Food waste feeds the earth

Food and garden waste make up over 50% of household waste in Kampala. KASMART's composting program diverts this organic matter from landfills and transforms it into rich fertilizer that improves agricultural soil and boosts food security in the region.

Activities

Organic waste separation at source
Collection by Green Agents
Aerobic composting in managed bays
Microbial decomposition & curing

Products Created

Organic fertilizer pellets
Soil improvement compost
Biogas (future program)
Agricultural top-dressing

Environmental Impact

Improves soil fertility
Reduces methane from landfills
Supports urban agriculture
Cuts household waste by 50%

10Youth jobs created

Metal Recycling

Metal never dies — it just transforms

Scrap metal from discarded appliances, vehicles and construction is a permanent resource. Unlike plastics, metals can be melted and re-cast indefinitely without quality loss. KASMART's metal recycling stream connects community collectors with industrial smelters.

Activities

Scrap metal collection from communities
Sorting by metal type (aluminium, steel, copper)
Cleaning and preparation
Industrial smelting & casting

Products Created

Steel construction materials
Aluminium ingots
Copper wire & cable
Machinery parts
Cast metal products

Environmental Impact

Reduces mining demand
Lowers industrial energy use
Highest value per kg recycled
Creates skilled jobs

5Programs running

Waste Construction

Building tomorrow's homes from today's waste

KASMART's most innovative program combines multiple waste streams to manufacture low-cost construction materials. Recycled plastic, rubber, and organic additives create durable materials that reduce the cost of housing and infrastructure in underserved communities.

Activities

Multi-stream waste collection
Composite material design
Plastic brick extrusion
Rubber paving tile production

Products Created

Recycled plastic bricks
Rubber paving tiles
Composite plastic lumber
Recycled roofing panels
Community playground equipment

Environmental Impact

Lowers housing construction cost
Creates durable local materials
Supports community infrastructure
Reduces virgin material demand

Explore Our Recycling Programs

Tyre2Rubber

Plastic2Products

Organic Compost

Metal Recycling

Waste Construction

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