Bolivian Women Recyclers in La Paz are demanding recognition for their work and social and labor rights as they clean up the environment. These women, often of indigenous origin, work long hours sorting through trash for recyclable waste, facing indifference and even rejection from the public. They have formed an association called EcoRecicladoras de La Paz to advocate for their rights. Trash in Bolivia is not separated into reusable and non-reusable waste, and private recycling companies buy the materials from these informal waste collectors. These women work tirelessly, often carrying heavy loads on their backs, for very little pay.

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