The Oyo State Government has introduced a mobile application for improving and tracking the collection of waste in the state.
This was revealed, on Thursday, by the management of the Oyo State Waste Management consultant, Mottainai Recycling, in Ibadan.
The Chief Strategy Officer of the company, Ms. Uloma Airhienbuwa, said the new step is geared towards simplifying waste management in the state, noting that the easy-to-use application would help in tracking the ‘movement and management’ of hazardous and other solid wastes.
Airhienbuwa noted that the waste management app, which could 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 said the app also offers clarity on when waste is picked up, and by whom; and an ability to pay waste bills, noting that it also had a fun and transparent way of incentivising waste sorting.
Airhienbuwa stated: “The app has a user-friendly interface: The app 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 pickup date and time.
“Users can either make this an on-demand request or create an ideal pickup 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-pickup location,” she revealed.
Airhienbuwa explained that to incentivise waste sorting, the app incorporates a points-based system whereby users earn points based on the accuracy of their waste sorting and responsible disposal practices, noting that accumulated points could be redeemed for various rewards, such as discounts on waste management services, or donation to a charity organisation of the user’s choice.
She added that the app is continually being developed to ensure users a seamless experience for pickup requests, tracking the progress of pickups and payments and receiving rewards.
Olusola Akintonde
