LASG boosts waste management drive with new compactors

The Lagos State Government has enhanced its waste management capabilities with the reception of 10 new waste compactor trucks. These trucks, donated by the Lagos State Lottery and Gaming Authority, are intended to strengthen waste collection and improve environmental sanitation throughout the state.

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Lagos remains one of the fastest-growing cities in the world, generating over 13,000 tonnes of waste daily.

Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, described the donation as a prime example of corporate social responsibility and inter-agency collaboration within the government. He noted that Lagos, as one of the world's fastest-growing cities, generates more than 13,000 tonnes of waste daily. This necessitates continuous investment in infrastructure, technology, and equipment to manage the enormous volume effectively.

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Managing this enormous volume of waste requires continuous investment in infrastructure, equipment, innovation and strategic partnerships.

Wahab highlighted that the donation underscores the synergy between government bodies and stakeholders in addressing the environmental challenges posed by rapid urbanization and population growth. Lagos is actively pursuing initiatives to improve waste management services, including strengthening collection through Private Sector Participation operators, expanding recycling programs, deploying marine waste evacuation teams, and investing in waste-to-wealth projects.

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The donation reflects the strong synergy between ministries, departments, agencies and the private sector in addressing environmental challenges associated with rapid urbanisation and population growth in Lagos.

The state is moving beyond the traditional "collect-and-dump" model towards a sustainable zero-waste economy, treating waste as a valuable resource. Agreements have been secured with local and international partners to divert nearly 5,000 metric tonnes of daily waste from landfills through recycling and reuse. These waste conversion projects are expected to significantly reduce pressure on landfill sites while creating economic value from waste streams, especially following the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise.

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As part of this transformation, the state government has signed several Memoranda of Understanding with local and international partners aimed at diverting waste from landfills through recycling, reuse and resource recovery.