Lagos Govt to pay residents for recyclable waste
Tokunbo Wahab
The Lagos State Government is encouraging citizens to transform their household rubbish into cash as part of a renewed effort to increase recycling and keep the city clean.
The state Environmental Protection Agency’s “Cash for Trash” program has been in place in Lagos for some time.
The trash-to-wealth project was designed to allow citizens to be compensated for recyclable rubbish, minimising the state’s influence on climate change.
Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, said in a statement and video posted to his X account on Monday that the plan compensates citizens for turning in recyclables every Thursday.
Wahab said the Lagos Waste Management Authority’s Recycling Team is on the ground in Lagos Island, demonstrating how communities can convert recyclable waste into income.
The statement read, “Did you know your trash can turn into cash? Our #Lawma_gov Recycling Team is on the ground in Lagos Island, showing communities how to make it happen!
“We’re rewarding residents every Thursday for helping us keep Lagos clean and green. It’s a win for your wallet and a win for our city!
“Get involved and see the value in your waste.”
The accompanying video posted by the commissioner shows LAWMA agents weighing bags of sorted plastics on portable scales and disbursing cash rewards to participants.
