Beneficiaries are selected by sub-district structures, the ward development committees under the guidance of the District Disaster Management Committee.  Projects are selected by communities and supervised by the local authority. Each work cycle is 10 days and beneficiaries are paid through the back.

Community work includes drainage  clearing,  vegetation control, garbage collection,  all related to cleanliness and disaster mitigation.

During the period under review, November and December 2024 shows the highest amount of waste collected from the Cash-for-Work program in Kitwe district.

The indaba brought together Civic leaders, ward development Committees, (WDC's), Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's), Health personnels, Waste collection companies and community members.

Speaking during the indaba which was held at Buchi Hall, Her Worship the Mayor Ms. Mwaya Mpasa identified households not subscribing to waste collection services, use of unapproved disposal methods and limited community involvement as the major cause of the rising illegal dumping sites. 

The Mayor proposed strengthening of collaboration through stakeholder engagement, identifying challenges, develop community based solutions and a changed mindset of community members for sustainable waste management habits.