Thrift001/Taka-ni-Mali

# CE4HOW "Taka ni Mali" - Kakamega Waste Management Map An interactive web map for the Circular Economy for Household Organic Waste (CE4HOW) project in Kakamega Municipality, Kenya. ## Overview This web map visualizes waste collection points, processing facilities, and community engagement data to support the CE4HOW project's Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) strategy. The map promotes the "Taka ni Mali" (Waste is Wealth) campaign message and helps stakeholders understand the waste management infrastructure in Kakamega. ## Features - **Interactive Map**: Built with Leaflet.js and OpenStreetMap - **Multiple Layers**: Toggle between formal collection points, informal dumping sites, processing facilities, and plastic waste collection yards - **Detailed Information**: Click on markers to view site-specific information, status, and challenges - **Responsive Design**: Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices - **Offline Capability**: Can be hosted locally without internet connection ## How to Use the Map -- **Explore Sites**: Use the map to pan and zoom to different areas. - **Toggle Layers**: Use the checkboxes on the left to show or hide different categories of waste sites. - **View Details**: Click on any site marker (📍) to see a popup with its name, description, and status. - **Get Directions**: Inside the popup, click the "Get Directions" button. Your browser will ask for permission to access your location. Click "Allow". A route will be calculated and drawn on the map from your current location to the selected site. ## Hosting Options ### Option 1: Local Hosting (Offline) To run the map locally on your computer: 1. **Download the files**: Ensure you have all files in the `ce4how-waste-map` directory: - `index.html` - `style.css` - `script.js` - `waste_data.geojson` - `README.md` 2. **Open the map**: Simply double-click on `index.html` to open it in your web browser. 3. **Alternative - Use a local server** (recommended for better performance …