Recycling & Circular Economy
Material recovery, recycling rates, and circular economy partnerships
Current Recycling Rate
12.4%
+4.2 percentage points vs last quarter (8.2%)
Target: 25% by 2027 — 50% of the way there
Progress to Target
12.4% of 25% target
2,231
Materials Recovered
tonnes this month
14
Active Recycling Centres
across 8 LGAs
150K+
Citizens Participating
registered households
63,210
Recycling Credits Issued
Q1 2026 total
Recycling Rate Trend
Monthly rate vs 25% 2027 target
Materials Recovered by Type
Tonnes per month — last 6 months
Recycling Company Performance
Licensed circular economy partners — Q1 2026
| Company | Materials | Volume (tonnes) | Citizens Served | Credits Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos RecycleCo | PETHDPEAluminum | 485 | 42,000 | 18,420 | CERTIFIED |
| GreenCycle NG | PaperGlassPET | 312 | 28,500 | 11,240 | CERTIFIED |
| Recyclepoint Lagos | OrganicPaper | 720 | 61,000 | 24,600 | CERTIFIED |
| WasteToWealth Ltd | OrganicPETHDPE | 290 | 19,000 | 8,950 | PROVISIONAL |
150,340
Households Registered
+12% vs Q4 2025
68%
Avg. Monthly Participation
Of registered households
₦18.4M
Citizen Recycling Credits
Redeemed in Q1 2026