Waste pickers play an indispensable role in advancing the objectives of a circular economy within urban contexts, yet their labour is frequently unrecognised, and their contributions undervalued. The relationship between waste pickers and formal waste management systems remains disjointed, often non existent, despite the substantial impact waste pickers have on the recycling industry. This project intends to explore how architecture can facilitate the reintegration of waste pickers into society by promoting the recycling and upcycling of waste, ultimately transforming public perceptions, and contributing towards the broader goals of sustainability while empowering waste pickers through shifting public perceptions and educating communities on the significant contributions waste pickers make to waste management systems.