Inner City & Kingston Harbour Programme
Empowering communities through recycling, employment, and environmental restoration
Our Mission
The Inner City & Kingston Harbour Programme is a targeted initiative designed to address environmental challenges while creating economic opportunities in Jamaica's most vulnerable communities.
We partner with inner city communities and harbour-adjacent neighborhoods to establish recycling collection systems, provide employment, deliver environmental education, and restore our precious Kingston Harbour ecosystem.
Programme Focus Areas
- Community employment & training
- Kingston Harbour cleanup
- Youth education programs
- Waste collection infrastructure
Programme Components
A holistic approach to community development and environmental restoration
Community Employment
Create sustainable jobs for community members as collection agents, sorters, and programme coordinators
Harbour Cleanup
Regular cleanup initiatives to remove plastics and waste from Kingston Harbour and surrounding areas
Collection Infrastructure
Establish community recycling hubs with bins, storage, and pickup services in targeted neighborhoods
Community Engagement
Regular community meetings, events, and initiatives that build awareness and participation
Communities We Serve
Currently operating in key inner city and harbour-adjacent areas
Our Impact
Making a real difference in communities and the environment
Protecting Kingston Harbour
Kingston Harbour is one of the world's seventh-largest natural harbours, but it faces significant pollution challenges. Our programme targets the waterways and communities that flow into the harbour.
Regular Cleanup Events
Monthly community-led cleanups of shorelines, gullies, and waterways
Prevention Programs
Education and infrastructure to prevent waste from reaching the water
Marine Life Protection
Reducing plastic pollution that harms fish, turtles, and marine ecosystems
Kingston Harbour Cleanup Partnership
We have partnered with the Kingston Harbour Cleanup Project to recycle all PET and HDPE waste collected from the gullies and harbour. This powerful collaboration demonstrates our commitment to cleaning Jamaica's waters while creating value from recovered materials.
Together, we're transforming waste that would have polluted our marine ecosystem into valuable recycled material, protecting Kingston Harbour while supporting our communities.
Redemption Center Pricing
Visit our redemption centers to earn cash for your recyclables
Plastic Bottles
Aluminum Cans
Cardboard
Paper
Glass Bottles
Steel Cans
Get Involved
Whether you live in a participating community or want to support our mission, there are many ways to help
Volunteer
Join cleanup events and community activities
Employment
Apply for jobs in your community
Partner
Bring the programme to your community