Frequently asked questions
Direct answers about PET recycling, collection, and partnerships in Kano
FAQ
PET recycling in Kano — answered
Clear answers for households, pickers, buyers, and partners.
- Top Point Recyclers is a social enterprise in Kano, Nigeria that collects PET plastic bottles from households and local pickers, sorts them by color, removes labels and caps, and compresses them into export-ready bales for recycling facilities locally and internationally.
- We operate from Dakata Small Scale Industrial Area in Kano State, Nigeria, serving households, pickers, and partners across Northern Nigeria.
- We primarily collect PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles — the clear and colored plastic bottles commonly used for drinks and water. Contact us if you have large volumes of other recyclables.
- Our incentive-based household collection program picks up recyclable plastic directly from homes in Kano. Residents can dispose of PET bottles responsibly while earning from their waste instead of sending it to landfills.
- Yes. Local pickers, households, and businesses with PET bottle waste can contact us at +234 905 745 6389 or through our contact form to arrange collection or drop-off.
- We supply sorted and baled PET to recycling partners. If you are looking for processed plastic suppliers, contact us at contact@toppointrecyclers.com with your volume and specification requirements.
- We process approximately 130,000 kg of PET material per month through our collection, sorting, and baling operations in Kano.
- We employ and train young widows, divorcees, and women in sorting and factory roles. Over 60 women in Kano have joined our workforce and advocate for sustainability in their communities.
- Buy rates for scrap plastic vary by type, cleanliness, and market demand. PET bottle prices change week to week. Call Top Point Recyclers at +234 905 745 6389 for current PET buy rates in Kano before you deliver or schedule pickup.
- Roughly 25 to 35 empty 500 ml PET drink bottles weigh about 1 kg, depending on bottle size, cap, and label. Crush bottles flat and keep them dry so your weight — and payment — is accurate.
- You can sell PET bottles to Top Point Recyclers at Dakata Small Scale Industrial Area, Kano State. Households, pickers, and businesses can call +234 905 745 6389 or use our contact form to arrange drop-off or household collection.
- Phone: +234 905 745 6389. Email: contact@toppointrecyclers.com. Address: Dakata Small Scale Industrial Area, Kano State, Nigeria. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Rinse PET bottles, remove caps and labels when possible, keep them separate from other waste, and store them dry. When you have enough volume, contact Top Point Recyclers for pickup or bring them to our Dakata facility to sell.
- PET recycling starts with collection from households and pickers, then sorting by color, removing labels and caps, washing, and compressing bottles into bales. Those bales are supplied to manufacturers who turn them into new plastic products, reducing landfill waste.
- Yes. Many recyclers and aggregators buy PET and other plastics across Nigeria. In Kano, Top Point Recyclers purchases PET bottles from households, pickers, and businesses. Contact us to confirm what we accept and arrange collection or drop-off.
Still have questions? Contact our team in Kano