Accra E-waste and Recycling experience in Agbogbloshie
Description
Are you interested in knowing where your waste goes or what happens to the unused products that are sent to Africa? The Agbogbloshie scrap metal site in Accra is the largest center for electronic waste recycling and disposal in Ghana. The tour will include a knowledgeable guide who will be available to answer any questions you may have and will provide a unique and educational experience as you visit one location after another within the area. This community is home to one of Africa's largest e-waste dumping sites, and the tour provides an opportunity to witness firsthand the innovative work of young people who recycle e-waste into useful products. The tour offers a comprehensive understanding of e-waste recycling through a combination of driving and walking tours. You will be picked up directly from your accommodation and driven through the vibrant and colorful Makola open market to Agbogbloshie, providing valuable insights into waste management and sustainability.
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Itinerary
We will walk past this location. Makola Market is a renowned local and multi-indoors and open-outdoors market place and shopping district in the centre of the city of Accra. We want to expose you into a busy Day Trip Pass the women traders at Makola Market, Accra's largest outdoor market, as you enjoy the colorful and joyful hustles of the people. Shop for something and enjoy everything that the local has to offer while you take pictures
The Agbogbloshie scrap metal site in Accra is Ghana’s largest center for electronic waste (e-waste) recycling and disposal. This private tour with you or either group will expose you to Accra's Agbogboloshie community, as it offers a unique and educational experience. This community is home to one of Africa's largest e-waste dumping sites, and the tour provides an opportunity to witness firsthand the innovative work of young people who recycle e-waste into useful products. The tour offers a comprehensive understanding of e-waste recycling through a combination of driving and walking tours, providing valuable insights into waste management and sustainability. Through this tour, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the importance of responsible waste management practices.
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Please stay at the location we have provided on the itinerary, or you could contact us via our WhatsApp number on the page, or better yet, Viator or TripAdvisor.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
Daniel was our guide for this interesting tour. The place is quite dirty (as scrap yards are). Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for grit and dust. You'll walk through an enormous onion market to get to the site and there will be all sorts of vehicles. Walk single file and be alert! Once you get to the yard you can relax a bit and begin to look around. There is an entire community built within the site and the workers and their families live there. We met a second guide who introduced us to some of the people (including his wife, sister and his child in the recess yard at school!). We met the community leaders, too. There are small shops. A mosque. A betting parlour, even. Chickens, cows and goats. Children playing. Laundry drying. And though there are all kinds of pollutants and dangers I did not feel a sense of hopelessness. People were working diligently scouring scrap for usable parts. I wish there wasn't so much stuff discarded but I also know some people depend on discarded stuff for income. Daniel gave us some really good candid photos he took of us at the end of the tour. Oh, it goes without saying you shouldn't just take photos of whoever whenever you feel like it. It's not just a worksite it's also a hometown for many.
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Very impressive and with lasting memories. Would highly recommend to any European. Has a lasting effect also on teenagers who order many cheap clothes
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I took part in a guided tour of the e-waste recycling facility in Agbogbloshie, and it was an eye-opening experience! The guides provided insightful information on e-waste and its environmental impacts. I learned how the community is addressing these challenges, and it made me appreciate the value of responsible recycling. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to understand the importance of sustainability
kwametours,General Manager Posted on:Apr 13, 2025 Thanks for your kind review of Kwame Tours and our team! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us, and we look forward to continuing that. We truly value your feedback, which helps us improve and serve you better. Hakuna Matata!!
Daniel provided an excellent tour experience. He was very responsive to our needs. The tour was a fascinating one that introduced us to important aspects.
Thanks for your kind review of Kwame Tours and our team! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us, and we look forward to continuing that. We truly value your feedback, which helps us improve and serve you better. Hakuna Matata
Tour guy Sadik Aweisu gave very valuable, interesting information about the place.He was very professional, nice and friendly.I definitely recommend to see the place/tour, it is interesting to see where the waste from all over the world ends up and how it is recycled
Thanks for your kind review of Kwame Tours and our team! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us, and we look forward to continuing that. We truly value your feedback, which helps us improve and serve you better. Hakuna Matata!
This is a unique tour that is important if you desire to see how recycling is conducted and how they earn a living. The tour includes a real perspective from the community and leaves a lasting impression. The tour guide Daniel was patient, understanding, and gave professional service.
Thank you for your kind review of Kwame Tours and our team! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us, and we look forward to continuing that. We truly value your feedback, which helps us improve and serve you better. Hakuna Matata!
