Open waste dumping is a problem of global concern. In pursuit of addressing this challenge, researchers at the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme are presently investigating potential links between waste and human health. They aim to produce evidence that can guide policy and practice. Utilizing drone imagery and an automated pipeline they developed, they have created maps that highlight the spatial distribution of waste piles for this purpose. However, there is a need for support to independently verify these maps by mapping waste piles.