Waste Reports by State
Kano is northern Nigeria's commercial heart and one of the country's most populous states. Markets like Sabon Gari, Kwari, and Kurmi generate enormous waste volumes, and informal dumping remains widespread on the city outskirts.
Population: over 13 million · Capital: Kano · 2 reports on record
The most recent reports submitted by the WasteMapNaija community.
Official disposal locations confirmed by the community.
WasteMapNaija helps residents of Kano State report illegal dumpsites, discover verified disposal locations near Kano, and connect with local waste collectors — for free. Every report contributes to a public, real-time map that authorities, NGOs, and community groups can use to coordinate cleanups.
To report waste in Kano State, snap a photo, pin the location, and submit. You earn green points for each verified report, which can be redeemed for airtime, mobile data, or cash. Cleanup organisers and verified waste collectors in Kano and surrounding areas use the same map to identify hotspots and offer pickup services.
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