The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has unveiled a series of infrastructure, operational and regulatory reforms aimed at eliminating persistent waste backlog and improving sanitation across Lagos State.
LAWMA Managing Director, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the state generates between 13,000 and 15,000 tonnes of waste daily, while ageing landfill sites, heavy rainfall and inadequate disposal infrastructure have contributed to recent waste accumulation. He disclosed that the state is transitioning from traditional dumpsites to modern waste management systems, including Transfer Loading Stations, Material Recovery Facilities and waste-to-energy plants.
Gbadegesin said new facilities under construction are expected to improve waste processing, boost recycling and create about 5,000 direct jobs, with operations projected to begin in the first quarter of 2027. He also announced plans to expand community recycling centres, strengthen enforcement against illegal dumping and introduce more tricycle-based waste collection services in hard-to-reach communities.
The LAWMA boss urged residents to dispose of waste responsibly and report defaulting Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators instead of dumping refuse on roadsides. He assured Lagosians that ongoing investments in new compactor trucks, transfer stations and other infrastructure would significantly improve waste collection and deliver a cleaner environment in the coming months.
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