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| Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by ikorodureporta(op): 2:51am On Aug 18, 2025 |
I'm asking because I see them heaped up like dumpsites constituting nuisance to the environment.... What do you think
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| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by CodeTemplarr: 3:58am On Aug 18, 2025 |
Yes. They have to be consilidated, sorted, and even grinded sometimes. |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by Omihanifa: 7:50am On Aug 18, 2025 |
Nah money you dey see so. As at the year 2022, a ton of PET bottles is 300k. Why do you think both hausa scavengers and all these waste disposal trucks are competing for those bottles. |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by Bahamas95(m): 8:32am On Aug 18, 2025 |
That's a block money business right there, same with iron condemn. They're heading straight to the factory. |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by Zyrac: 8:41am On Aug 18, 2025 |
yes ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by BXNX: 8:42am On Aug 18, 2025 |
They are being recycled for same pet productions |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by Btruth: 8:42am On Aug 18, 2025 |
Money all the way is what they are making on it. It's such a lucrative business now. |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by segzysexy(m): 8:42am On Aug 18, 2025 |
These plastics can be recycled and turned into valuable products. These particular plastics is what I am currently using for a grant awarding project. Waste is wealth!!!. You yourself can be an instrument of change and contribute to a carbon-free society. |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by Agricmoney(m): 8:43am On Aug 18, 2025 |
that's cool. Nothing should be wasted.. Anyway, Agriculture is life |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by brain54(m): 8:44am On Aug 18, 2025 |
I have a friend that recycles plastic and those cartons... He says it's like blood money. He buys and sells directly to the companies that recycle in tons. Dirty businesses often overlooked is where the money usually is! |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by indigenous234(m): 8:44am On Aug 18, 2025 |
They’re being reused for zobo drinks, homemade liquid soaps etc. On a serious note, they’re being recycled but we don’t know where the recycling plants are😂 |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by KingMack(m): 8:45am On Aug 18, 2025 |
during this harsh times...this are the people cashing out big time 💯 |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by Gotocourt: 8:45am On Aug 18, 2025 |
ikorodureporta:Yes they are for recycling, PET is exported, that's some cool dollars |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by pharmagba: 8:47am On Aug 18, 2025 |
ikorodureporta:I just hope it not simply rewashed and used to package zobo and kunu |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by RapistOnBail: 8:47am On Aug 18, 2025 |
Una no know the value of recycling cos na Abokis Dey run am ![]() Abokis hustle pass an average ibo man inside 2 by 2 shop |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by ARISHEM: 8:48am On Aug 18, 2025 |
Probably recycling companies are contemplating about exiting the country. Hold your bottle |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by LagosOrigin: 8:48am On Aug 18, 2025 |
No wonder there are no much of plastic bottles blocking our drainage systems in Abuja Good to know |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by Dougad: 8:49am On Aug 18, 2025 |
There are companies in Lagos that pay people for plastic, after which they clean it before selling it to big-scale recyclers to convert to pellets before exporting or selling to big bottling companies in Nigeria. However, it is important to note that not all plastics qualify for this conversion, owing for several reasons such as the degree of dirt or the type of plastic. That is why these middle-men plastic operations attempt to purchase the plastic from households before they get soiled. |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by reiddecuti: 8:49am On Aug 18, 2025 |
A business you don't know, you don't know. Mostly all of us wants a white collar, blue collar jobs where we can dress well couples with emoluments that follows such job. Only if you know the cash out these boys do in such business, you will marvel. If you get to the inside, you will make a kill. |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by saintcasmir(m): 8:51am On Aug 18, 2025 |
Come to Alomaja Ibadan, and see where it is been converted into other plastic and PVC products |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by alphaconde(m): 8:51am On Aug 18, 2025 |
Thats big business anywhere. I know much of scrap iron Its currently N600/kg in my location |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by victme1(m): 8:53am On Aug 18, 2025 |
If you can further break it to bits and chips, then say bye-bye to era of poverty |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by brain54(m): 8:53am On Aug 18, 2025 |
indigenous234:That's not recycling o... Some of the recycling plants are in ikorodo and ogun state. If you don't make the research you won't get the needed information! |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by yomi531(m): 8:54am On Aug 18, 2025 |
Na money u dey see so oo. A kilogram costs 300 naira here in Calabar. Company price is between( 600-800) depending on the company sha. They are used for making shirts, industrial ropes for tying bales of clothes , and many more. I know men that cash out millions from this every other week. No be play o |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by AntiChristian: 8:55am On Aug 18, 2025 |
Let's hope it's not being washed and reused! Na Bacteria and metals we go dey drink... |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by PheelzAlmighty: 8:56am On Aug 18, 2025 |
Of course they are recycled and that's a million naira business right there |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by Gracefilled01: 8:56am On Aug 18, 2025 |
CodeTemplarr:I am curious, how are they grinded? Any idea? I am doing a research on plastics recycling, and size-reduction aspect is a challenge. |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by SocialJustice: 8:57am On Aug 18, 2025*. Modified: 3:25pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
BXNX:Not pet, other plastic like chairs, bowls, flooring, Petroleum products. |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by Gracefilled01: 8:57am On Aug 18, 2025 |
segzysexy:Wow…I’m doing a project in this area. Mind if we collaborate? |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by Shegilola193: 8:58am On Aug 18, 2025 |
Them dey use ham build house Everything na money now |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by Teachme148: 8:59am On Aug 18, 2025 |
Yes, they are recycled. I know a friend who does this as major income source. |
| Re: Are Those Plastics Collected Being Recycled?? by Lanretoye(m): 9:00am On Aug 18, 2025 |
No o,they use them to feed pigs in the farm…see question |
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