March 2025
Waste Recycling Sensitisation Program: Alimosho, Lagos
This report assesses the impact of a GreenDatalytica waste recycling sensitisation program in Alimosho LGA, Lagos State, targeting marketplaces to raise awareness about proper waste management and recycling practices.
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Executive Summary: Key Impacts
1
Marketplace Reach
Engaged approximately 50-150 participants in key marketplaces.
2
Waste Reduction
Potential 5-8% reduction in unmanaged waste in targeted areas.
3
Recycling Goals
Contributes to Lagos' aim of increasing recycling to 25-30% by 2030.
Program Overview: Objectives & Scope
Increase Awareness
Promote waste segregation and recycling practices.
Reduce Illegal Dumping
Encourage use of designated bins and proper disposal.
Vendor Engagement
Target organic (43%) and plastic (18%) waste in marketplaces.
The short-term campaign focused on education in key Alimosho marketplaces like Ile-Epo, Ipaja, and Egbeda.
Alimosho's Waste Challenge
1.5M
Residents
Alimosho's population projected to ~1.7-1.9M by 2026.
1,500
Tons Daily
Estimated waste generated by Alimosho, proportional to Lagos' total.
60%
Uncollected Waste
Portion of Lagos' waste uncollected or mismanaged due to low awareness.
Methodology for Impact Assessment
Impact assessment drew from various data sources to estimate program effectiveness.
Baseline Data
LAWMA & World Bank reports: Lagos' daily waste (13,000 tons), collection (33-40%), recycling (8-10%).
Alimosho Studies
Surveys linking 45% health issues to poor waste, 40-50% households open dumping.
Program Benchmarks
Similar campaigns show 12-15% recycling participation increase post-sensitisation.
Metrics
Awareness, behaviour change, waste diversion, environmental/economic benefits.
Awareness & Participation Impact
Sensitisation program boost awareness by 20-40% among participants.
Waste Diversion & Environmental Impact
Daily Waste Diverted
5 tons from targeted marketplaces, preventing 18-36 tons of plastics annually.
Greenhouse Gas Reduction
100-200 tons CO2e avoided/year by recycling organics/plastics.
Health Benefits
5-8% reduction in waste-related illnesses, addressing 99% of health issues linked to poor waste.
Lagos' waste composition is 43% organic, 18% recyclables, and 39% other, with marketplaces contributing heavily to organics and plastics.
Economic Impact & Opportunities
Waste-to-wealth initiatives in Lagos could generate $2.5 billion annually if recycling reaches 70%.
10-18
Jobs Created
Informal roles in recycling chains (collectors, sorters).
N1.5-3M
Revenue from Recyclables
Estimated annual revenue from diverted waste (15-20 tons recycled monthly).
N5-10M
LAWMA Cost Savings
Reduced state cleanup expenses from less unmanaged waste.
Challenges & Limitations
Infrastructure Gaps
Low baseline recycling due to limited bins and irregular collections.
Sustained Impact
One-off programs may see 5-6% drop-off without follow-ups.
Data Gaps
Actual impact requires specific program metrics (attendance, surveys).
Recommendations for Future Success
1
Partner with LAWMA
Integrate into state initiatives like Adopt-a-Street or recycling hubs.
2
Conduct Surveys
Quantify real changes with post-program surveys.
3
Scale Programs
Expand to other LGAs, aligning with Lagos' 30% recycling goal by 2030.
4
Invest in Infrastructure
Provide more bins and collection points to sustain behaviour changes.
These steps will ensure the positive ripple effects of grassroots sensitisation continue to address Lagos' waste crisis.
Produced by GreenDatalytica Initiative
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