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Gbadegesin said the centres are part of upcoming innovations from the waste management agency during the Lagos Recyclers Association Conference held on Friday in Lagos State.

Gbadegesin said, “One of the big innovations coming in the next year is the community recycling centre; a drop-off point for people in the community to bring recyclable materials, whether it’s paper, PET bottles, other types of plastic, glass, metals, even textile waste, and then food waste.”

Support for recycling businesses, who deliberated funding gaps in the circular economy, featured proposals of private partnerships and government support, including LAWMA’s.

Gbadegesin acknowledged the role of recycling businesses in good environmental management, providing a healthy, safe and vibrant environment and economic growth.

He said local recycling businesses will be protected by getting assigned licenses and being less prone to disruptions from foreign businesses.

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