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\u00a0Business Opportunities In Waste Management?<\/strong><\/p>\n

What comes to your mind whenever the expression \u201cwaste management\u201d is mentioned?\u00a0 If you are like most people, it is probably Refuse Collectors or Scavengers that come to mind.\u00a0 Yes, those people that haul the rubbish from households.<\/p>\n

Waste management is much more than collecting garbage from your residence.\u00a0 It is a big industry that extends the collection, treatment, conversion and disposal of waste materials obtained from households, industrial plants and commercial premises.<\/p>\n

In major cities, towns and even villages, tons of wastes are generated on a daily basis.\u00a0 In Nigeria, it is estimated that 32 million tons of waste is generated annually and out of this number, not more than 30 percent is collected.<\/p>\n

Here lies the opportunities for smart entrepreneurs because the business of waste management is largely under exploited. The business of waste management is structured to collect, treat and dispose waste materials<\/p>\n

Before we look at the business opportunities in waste management, let\u2019s understand a few things about waste.<\/p>\n\n

Types of Waste Materi<\/strong>als<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The way waste material is treated or disposed is usually a function of its type.\u00a0 There are different types of waste materials and a few of the common ones are identified here.<\/p>\n

Solid Waste<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Any waste that is not liquid is regarded as solid waste.\u00a0 Solid waste comprises of a variety of materials such as plastics, rubber, paper, metal and even food.\u00a0 Such waste mostly come from homes, offices and other commercial places.<\/p>\n

Liquid Waste<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 These are waste materials that are in liquid form and include things like waste water, wash water, waste detergent and other liquid used for cleaning in industries and homes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Organic Waste<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 these are waste materials from plants and animal.\u00a0 They are biodegradable; hence they can decompose and turn to manure.\u00a0 Food waste, fruit and vegetable peels, flower trimmings and animal poops are all organic wastes.<\/p>\n

Hazardous Waste<\/em><\/strong> – these are waste materials that are harmful and have potential threat on the environment.\u00a0 It comprise materials such as chemicals, pesticides, fire extinguishers, thermostats and other equipment that contains mercury, bulbs, lamps and batteries.<\/p>\n

This type of wastes are either corrosive, reactive, inflammable and toxic.\u00a0 Due these factors, the treatment and disposal of hazardous waste requires skills and competencies that are determined by relevant environmental authorities.<\/p>\n

Recyclable Waste<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Any waste material that can be converted to a useful and beneficial product is a recyclable waste.\u00a0 Recyclable waste can come from any of the other types of wastes identified, particularly organic, solid and liquid wastes.<\/p>\n

Common recyclable wastes are paper, metal, electronic, bottles, furniture, rubber, containers, tins, ceramic glass and jars, etc.\u00a0<\/p>\n

These are the common type of waste materials that scavengers rummage dumpsites and liter bins at homes to collect.<\/p>\n

Medical\/Chemical Waste<\/em><\/strong> – these are waste materials from hospitals, health centers, veterinary centers, and laboratories.\u00a0 Waste materials from these facilities include syringes, needles, surgical items, blood and body parts.\u00a0 Medical wastes can be classified as hazardous.<\/p>\n

The Business Opportunities In Waste Management\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Though it doesn’t seem to be a popular business idea, Waste management is a big business, one in which some smart African entrepreneurs are making tons of money from .\u00a0 That is why you hear slogans like these:<\/p>\n

\u201cWaste to Wealth\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOne man\u2019s trash is another man\u2019s treasure\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShit money no de smell\u201d<\/p>\n

In this post, I highlight 10 Business Ideas in Waste Management that you can immediately exploit to get rich.\u00a0 I also give some tips on how you can start these businesses.<\/p>\n

If you are a school leaver, unemployed graduate, investor or retiree looking for lucrative business to do, here are 12 business startup ideas you can explore right now.<\/p>\n

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    Waste Collection<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The business of waste collection is about helping households, commercial and industrial occupants to collect and dispose their waste.<\/p>\n

    Garbage Collectors go with their trucks door to door to collect waste and transport same to designated dumpsite or landfills.<\/p>\n

    In Lagos State Nigeria, the government licenses operators in what it calls private sector participants (PSP) in waste management to collect solid wastes door to door.\u00a0 To be eligible, an entrepreneur is required to make some investment in infrastructure and human resources.<\/p>\n

    If you are interested in solid waste collection, you will need to get your business registered and also obtain a permit from the relevant agencies in your state of interest.\u00a0 Most importantly, you will need a rugged truck and protective materials and hire field boys to help collect the wastes from your customers premises.<\/p>\n

    The opportunities in this space is huge: organize your business properly and market your services to households, hotels, hospitals, banks, shopping malls, factories, etc.<\/p>\n

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      Scrap Vendor<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Scrap Vending, is perhaps the simplest business idea in the waste management industry.\u00a0 It requires modest investment to get started.<\/p>\n

      A scrap dealer maintains a warehouse, a scrap yard or store where a variety of scraps such as metals, aluminum, iron, electronics, copper etc. are collected and thereafter sold to recycling plants operators.\u00a0<\/p>\n

      The major source of supply for the scrap dealers are the scavengers and the owners of used or spoiled items.<\/p>\n

      A small investment in weighing scale, a pick up van, market research and some relationship can get you started as scrap materials vendor or waste collector.\u00a0 Entrepreneurs who have the resources can engage young boys and girls directly to source for these materials.<\/p>\n

      As pointed out earlier, the major market for scrap materials are companies that engage in waste recycling.\u00a0 A major player in this sector is Nigerian Foundries Limited at Ilupeju, Lagos.<\/p>\n

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        Waste Recycling<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Rather than dispose waste, the ideal now is to process it into new and useful products.\u00a0 Waste recycling is a way of adding value to waste.\u00a0 Both organic and inorganic waste can be processed and turned into useful products in households and industries.<\/p>\n

        Apart from the commercial benefits, recycling help keep a clean environment by reducing air, water and land pollution.<\/p>\n

        If you are interested in starting waste recycling business, the following are some of the ideas that you can explore:<\/p>\n

        \nPaper Recycling<\/strong> \u2013 used papers (newspapers, books, newsprints, magazines, cardboards, envelopes, etc.) can be processed into shopping bags, carton boxes, toilet tissues, etc.) The market for these products is quite huge.<\/p>\n

        Plastic Recycling<\/strong> – Plastic waste is very common because a lot of items are made of plastics.\u00a0 It is estimated that global consumption of plastic materials is in excess of 300 tons annually.<\/p>\n

        It is also a huge source of environmental pollution, hence there is a growing emphasis on plastic recycling. Common waste plastic materials include plastic bottles, containers, tins, buckets, and shopping bags, polythene bags, etc.\u00a0 Others include plastic plates, spoons, trays, films, crates, pipes, moulds, foams, strapping and cables, among others.<\/p>\n

        These waste plastic materials can be processed and formed into a wide range of useful products.\u00a0 If you ever consider starting up in plastic waste business, your potential customers include plastic manufacturing companies, plastic shoe manufactures, shopping bags makers, etc.<\/p>\n

        Metal<\/strong> \u2013 scrap metals is another common source of waste liters the environment.\u00a0 Some of these includes beverage cans, containers, metal sheets, copper wires, etc. These can be processed into many useful products.<\/p>\n

        Your potential customers include aluminum makers, foundries, electronic product makers, etc.<\/p>\n

        Rubber<\/strong> \u2013 A lot of product are made of rubber \u2013 shoes, tires, carpets, etc.\u00a0 Rubber waste materials can be recycled to make new better and useful products.<\/p>\n

        Organic Waste Recycling<\/strong> \u2013 organic wastes from food, vegetables, flowers and animal poops can be processed into useful products such as manure and fertilizers for growing crops etc.<\/p>\n

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          Cleaning Services <\/strong><\/h3>\n

          The need for professional cleaners in homes, offices and factories is growing by day. They will continue to be in demand as the population grows and as many people continue to spend more time in their businesses and places of work.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Cleaning service can be identified in the following categories:<\/p>\n

          Domestic Cleaning <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 <\/em>cleaning of homes and their surroundings. Such services may entail specialty work such as toilet stain removal, clearing of surrounding grasses and fumigation to keep the environment free of rodents and insects.<\/p>\n

          Commercial Cleaning<\/em><\/strong> \u2013<\/em> This is the cleaning of offices, malls, hotels, schools, and other business premises.\u00a0 Many organizations now outsource cleaning of their business premises and offices to professional cleaning companies.<\/p>\n

          Industrial Cleaning<\/em><\/strong> \u2013\u00a0 \u00a0Including factories, construction sites, warehouses, power plants and other industrial areas.\u00a0 Industrial cleaning may involve removal of hazardous materials.<\/p>\n

          Tank Cleaning<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 <\/em>Tank cleaning is a very specialized kind of cleaning service.\u00a0 It is about the removal of oil residue or hydrocarbon vapours and liquids. It is a service in hot demand by oil and gas companies both in the upstream and downstream.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

          In Nigeria, an entrepreneur who wishes to render tank cleaning service must obtain a permit from the Department of Petroleum Resources.<\/p>\n

          Starting a cleaning company may require some investment in simple equipment such vacuum cleaners, mowers, brushes, buckets etc and materials like soaps and sponges.\u00a0 It is also important that the entrepreneur provides protective materials for staff to enhance their health and safety.<\/p>\n

          Similar related is water tank cleaning and treatment which also offer good income potential for investors in waste management business.<\/p>\n

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            Sewage Management and Evacuation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Sewage and septic cleaning, evacuation, pumping and disposal can be a profitable business for interested entrepreneurs to invest in.\u00a0 The opportunities are quite high due to the fact that in all the major and minor cities, evacuation of sewages, septic tanks and soakaway is usual challenge.\u00a0<\/p>\n

            The range of services a sewage management and evacuation outfit renders include waste management, drainage and cleaning services.<\/p>\n

            Start a sewage disposal business and smile to the bank.\u00a0 Your customers include households, commercial and industrial premises.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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              Oil Spill Clean Up<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Oil spill is a common occurrence in the process of hydrocarbon\/oil exploration.\u00a0 It often happens when crude oil is accidentally discharged on land or into body of waters by offshore oil drilling rig, water tanker, and underwater pipeline or storage facilities.<\/p>\n

              An oil spill is extremely hazardous and dangerous to the environment and that\u2019s why it needs to be urgently cleaned whenever it occurs. Oil spill cleaning is a very technical process and require some level of expertise that is not common.<\/p>\n

              An entrepreneur considering an opportunity in oil spill cleanup must obtain necessary approvals and recruit environmental specialists as well as some specialized equipment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

              Oil exploration companies are always seeking to work with specialist oil spill cleanup, containment and remediation service providers to help provide emergency responses in an oil spill situation.<\/p>\n

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                Construction Waste Disposal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                This is another specialized area of waste management that focuses on managing, reusing and disposal of waste materials arising from building and other forms construction or civil engineering operations.<\/p>\n

                Construction waste management services can extend providing systems for the disposal of site preparation waste, including trees, grasses, and excavated materials. It also include effective cleaning of the site after construction to get rid of dangerous materials such as nails, wires, and metals.<\/p>\n

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                  Sale of Waste Management and Disposal Equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Entrepreneurs who can afford to raise the capital needed to stock waste disposal and management equipment can make good money selling, renting or leasing these equipment to operators.<\/p>\n

                  Some of the equipment include: trucks, vans, waste bags, protective equipment, facial masks, incinerators, shredders, and separators, reel cutters, etc.\u00a0 Also in this business category will include sale of fumigation equipment and chemical.<\/p>\n

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                    Fumigation Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Fumigation is the process of getting rid of rodents and insects in our homes, business premises, commercial centers and factories using special materials and chemicals.<\/p>\n

                    This business can be carried as a component of a general cleaning business or as a standalone special service.\u00a0 Whichever way planned, fumigation services is in high demand and it can be operated in scales suitable to an entrepreneur\u2019s pocket.<\/p>\n

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                      Waste Management Magazine\/Publication<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      If you have a journalistic flair, you can make money publishing magazines or journals in waste management.\u00a0 This publication can be digital or offline.\u00a0 Alternatively, you can set up a blog dedicated to waste management and disposal and a general review of environmental issues.<\/p>\n

                      After loading your blog with relevant content, monetize with adverts, sale of affiliate products, sponsored posts, etc.<\/p>\n

                      Now that you know some of the business opportunities in waste management, let\u2019s briefly highlight how you can go about starting your waste management business.<\/p>\n

                      Steps to Starting a Waste Management Business<\/strong><\/h4>\n

                      You can start a waste management business by taking the following steps:<\/p>\n

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                      1. Decide which type of waste management business you want to do<\/strong> \u2013 As you can see, the Waste Management is a vast industry so the first step is to decide which area of the industry you wish to play in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        Some of the factors that will help you decide on a niche within the waste management business is the amount of capital available to you, your experience and skill, and regulatory requirement.<\/p>\n

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                        1. Raise the needed Capital<\/strong> \u2013 some waste management business requires a huge investment while others can be started with very little amount of cash. So the amount of money you have will impact on the type of waste management business you will start.<\/li>\n
                        2. Conduct a market research<\/strong> \u2013 A market research will help you understand the business you want to start and decide whether or not you are cut out for that kind of business. It will also help you determine the feasibility of the business.<\/li>\n
                        3. Register your Business<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0 Take steps to register your business<\/a>.\u00a0 It’s importance cannot be overemphasized for the many benefits it offers you.\u00a0<\/li>\n
                        4. Obtain Relevant Permit<\/strong> \u2013 Some of the waste management business opportunities will require that you obtain permits from the relevant environmental agency or bodies in the state of operation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          Take time to study the requirement as they relate to your area of interest and ensure that you do the right thing to avoid running afoul of the law.<\/p>\n

                          Success Factors in Waste Management Business<\/strong><\/h5>\n

                          The following tips will help you succeed in waste management business<\/p>\n

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                          1. Specialize \u2013 focus on a specific area of the industry and aim to become an expert at it.<\/li>\n
                          2. Recycle \u2013 Consider waste recycling business if you are desirous of adding more value to the environment. You will also probably be making more money.\u00a0 Recycling is also scalable, meaning that you can actually start with what you have and grow organically.<\/li>\n
                          3. Deploy Technology \u2013 This will include equipment, vehicles and software. Study to understand what is required in your area of interest and ensure you deploy relevant technology and equipment<\/li>\n
                          4. Capital \u2013\u00a0 We cannot stress the importance of this enough. You will need cash to start most waste management businesses highlighted in this post.<\/li>\n
                          5. Cost Management \u2013 Instituting an effective cost management system will ensure the long term survival of your business.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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