Lagos waste agency evacuated 418,500 tonnes in May

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced a significant volume of waste evacuation in May, with 418,500 tonnes removed across the state. This translates to an average of 13,200 tonnes of waste cleared daily by its network of private sector operators. The agency's operational performance report for May highlights ongoing efforts to improve waste collection and environmental sanitation.

Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, LAWMA's Managing Director/CEO, emphasized the agency's focus on enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery. "LAWMA and its network of licensed Private Sector Participation operators evacuated a total of 418,500 tonnes of waste across the State in May, representing an average daily evacuation of 13,200 tonnes," he stated. The agency also reported that 442 PSP operators remained active, with 27 routes under review for optimization.

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LAWMA and its network of licensed Private Sector Participation operators evacuated a total of 418,500 tonnes of waste across the State in May, representing an average daily evacuation of 13,200 tonnes.

LAWMA cleared 173 waste black spots, including areas around road medians, markets, and bus stops. The agency received 474 complaints and service requests in May, with ongoing efforts to improve response times. To support these activities, LAWMA deploys 77 compactor trucks, five skip trucks, and 12 other operational equipment units.

Gbadegesin urged residents to cooperate by patronizing approved PSP operators, reporting service gaps, and avoiding indiscriminate waste disposal. He noted that Lagos manages one of Africa's largest urban waste systems, requiring continuous investment and collaboration to meet the demands of its growing population.

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Lagos operates one of the largest urban waste management systems in Africa, requiring continuous investment, infrastructure upgrades, enforcement, and stakeholder collaboration to meet the demands of a rapidly growing population.