The AGID project aimed to demonstrate a new integrated household waste management model based on recovery in 3 wilayas around Oran, Algeria over 3.5 years. It responded to Algeria's waste challenges like lack of planning, collection infrastructure, and treatment facilities by developing national waste information systems, awareness campaigns, improved collection, and building sorting/composting facilities and landfill operations support. Key lessons included balancing integration, economic realities, and promoting learning and uptake by national partners to showcase innovative models for Algeria's growing cities.