The Lagos State Government has renewed its “Cash for Trash” programme, urging residents to convert household waste into cash as part of efforts to promote recycling and keep the city clean.
The initiative, managed by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), allows residents to exchange recyclable waste, such as plastics and cans for money, turning waste management into a source of income while reducing the effects of climate change.
Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the relaunch in a statement and video shared on his X handle on Monday. He said the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) Recycling Team is actively engaging communities on Lagos Island to demonstrate how waste can be monetized.
“Did you know your trash can turn into cash? Our LAWMA Recycling Team is showing residents how to make it happen,” Wahab said. “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.”
The accompanying video posted by the commissioner, showed LAWMA officials weighing bags of sorted plastic waste on portable scales and handing out cash rewards to participants, reinforcing the government’s commitment to a sustainable and circular economy.
