The Lesedi Manufacturing Primary Cooperative is a manufacturing and waste management business that was initially formed by 10 women in Alexandra Township in 2008. This cooperative applied for funding in 2011 and received a grant for equipment (R340 000) for purchasing machines. The business currently provides recycling, collection and separation of general waste or household waste material. The business employs 13 members. The business was also assisted by the National Youth Development Agency in terms of securing funding for office space, office equipment and office furniture. A lack of adequate space to operate the business was noted as a key challenge for the cooperative. The cooperative requested the local municipality for more space. In addition, the cooperative still awaits feedback from the City of Johannesburg to approve the plan for erecting a high fence as required by the Department of Health in terms of health and safety regulations.