Since 1974, Hulene has been Maputo's only dump. There are no regulations as to what can be disposed of there. There is seepage of contaminated groundwater into adjacent wells.
Residents report respiratory problems from emissions from combustion.
The project has been mobilizing and educating neighbourhood residents, and lobbying with municipal officials. Partly as a result of this, the Hulene dump is scheduled to be closed. A joint project with CCM Youth Desk, EZE, and Mozambique Geological Institute.