Waste Africa, officially known as the Initiative for the Advancement of Waste Management in Africa (W.A.S.T.E Africa), is a pioneering non-governmental, non-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization dedicated to revolutionizing solid waste management across Nigeria and the African continent. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria, W.A.S.T.E Africa is committed to being a leading source of innovative solutions and strong advocacy for sustainable waste management. The organization engages with government entities, commercial sectors, residential communities, and community leaders to foster a circular economy and promote environmental sustainability.

W.A.S.T.E Africa's mission is to increase awareness of waste challenges and solutions, with a special focus on empowering women, girls, and at-risk youth. The organization aims to convert this awareness into tangible action and significant impact. It emphasizes key areas such as waste management, affordable energy, climate change action, sustainable cities and communities, technology and innovation, and economic empowerment and growth.

The organization implements various community-based initiatives, including the Bottles-for-Books program, which leverages recyclable waste to support education for out-of-school children, and the Cash4Trash initiative, an income-generating recycling program that encourages sustainable consumption habits. Through these efforts, W.A.S.T.E Africa serves as a catalyst for practical, community-led transformational initiatives in both urban and rural areas, developing replicable models of innovative practices, resource management, policy development, and education in waste management. By doing so, W.A.S.T.E Africa strives to create a sustainable ecosystem for solid waste management throughout Africa, bridging the gap between heightened environmental awareness and actionable impact.