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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
Oyo State Government has launched a mobile application to improve and track the collection of waste in the state.
Ms. Uloma Airhienbuwa, the Chief Strategy Officer, Mottainai Recycling, disclosed this in Ibadan, on Thursday. Mottainai Recycling is the waste management consultant to Oyo State Government.
Airhienbuwa said the new step is geared towards simplifying waste management in the pacesetter state.
She also said that the easy-to-use application will help in tracking the movement and management of hazardous and other solid wastes.
According Airhienbuwa, the waste management app, which can be downloaded on all smart devices, is designed with user convenience and sustainability in mind, offering several key features to facilitate waste and recycling pickup requests.
She added that the app, called Mottainai- Waste & Recycling is available for download on Apple and Google enabled devices for free.
“The app also offers clarity on when your waste is picked up, and by whom; and an ability to pay your waste bill.
“The app has a user-friendly interface. It also provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface that allows waste generators to easily navigate and make pickup requests with just a few taps.
“Users can initiate waste pickup requests through the app by specifying the type of waste, quantity, and preferred pick up date and time. Users can either make this an on-demand request or create an ideal pick up schedule for themselves. This feature enables efficient scheduling and coordination between Mottainai and users.
“The app incorporates GPS technology to enable users to locate their specific waste-pick up location.
“To incentivize waste sorting, the app incorporates a points-based system. Users earn points based on the accuracy of their waste sorting and responsible disposal practices. Accumulated points can be redeemed for various rewards, such as discounts on waste management services, or donation to a charity organisatiion other their choice,” the Chief Strategy Officer said.
Airhienbuwa added that the app is continually being developed to ensure users have a seamless experience for pickup requests, tracking the progress of pickups, payments and receiving rewards.