How to make money from waste in Nigeria

“Waste to wealth” gets talked about a lot, but for most traders the question is simple: can I get paid for the rubbish my shop produces every week? Often, yes.

Here is a practical guide to turning your shop waste into extra income, without starting a whole recycling business.

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Which waste is worth money

Not everything sells, but a surprising amount does:

Cartons and cardboard: the easiest to sell, and what Reearnify buys today
PET bottles (water and soft drink bottles)
Aluminium cans and scrap metal
White paper and newspapers

Store it properly

Waste only makes money if it stays clean. Keep carton flat, dry and off the ground. Keep bottles in a sack away from food waste. Separate materials as you go; mixed waste is hard to sell.

Sell in bulk, not bit by bit

Collectors do not like coming out for a handful of boxes. Wait until you have a proper load (for carton, about 50 kg) and sell it all at once. You get a better experience and a faster pickup.

Sell to a buyer who comes to you

Carrying waste to a dump site or a scrap yard eats up your time and transport money. In Ibadan, Reearnify comes to your shop, weighs in front of you and pays per kilo the same visit. Message us on WhatsApp at 0708 734 1449.

Common questions

Can I really make money from shop waste?

Yes. A shop that receives regular deliveries can build up a good pile of carton every week or two. Sold per kilo instead of burned, that becomes steady extra income.

What is the easiest waste to sell in Nigeria?

Carton and cardboard. It is easy to store, easy to weigh and always in demand from paper mills.

Do I need to register to sell to Reearnify?

No. Just message us on WhatsApp or call 0708 734 1449 with your location. We set you up on the first pickup.