The paper looks at the impact of recycling basics of waste management in revamping the Nigerian economy. Recycling is a controversial issue due to the increased landfill waste occasioned by poorly managed waste disposal system that hampers conservation of natural Resources. Recycling is the process of collecting unwanted materials and reusing them elsewhere. The study aims at evaluating how recycling can revamp the economy, impacts our environment and the quality of our lives. Sadly, a lot of people are not aware how recycling of waste can help revamp the Nigerian economy through science and technology. This study is limited to the view of a sample size of waste management professionals and a select number of home owners. From the literature review, a survey research method is the appropriate approach for a study of this kind. The method used to collect data were questionnaire and interview while the data collected were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis