The Lagos State Government has renewed its push for a cleaner and more sustainable city by urging residents to turn household waste into cash through its “Cash for Trash” initiative.
The waste-to-wealth programme, managed by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), allows residents to exchange recyclable waste for money, while also supporting the state’s climate action goals.
In a statement and video shared via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the scheme rewards residents every Thursday for bringing in recyclables.
“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!” Wahab stated.
The video accompanying the post showed LAWMA agents weighing bags of sorted plastics on portable scales and handing out cash rewards to participants who brought in recyclables.
According to Wahab, the initiative is part of the state’s strategy to promote a circular economy, reduce landfill waste, and encourage environmental responsibility among residents.
The commissioner encouraged Lagosians to take advantage of the weekly recycling reward scheme and “see the value in their waste.”
