Lagos State Government, through its Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has assured residents of efforts being intensified to effectively improve waste evacuation in the state.
The government explained that it is intensifying efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, expand waste management infrastructure and enhance environmental sanitation.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who spoke at the ongoing intervention program, acknowledged the operational challenges affecting waste evacuation in some parts of the State and assured residents that the government is actively implementing immediate, medium-term and long-term solutions to improve service delivery.
According to him, recent operational pressures were partly linked to challenges associated with access to disposal facilities, particularly during the peak of the rainy season.
Dr. Gbadegesin said that LAWMA’s waste-to-wealth partner, ZoomLion Nigeria Limited, has commenced preliminary works to stabilise and reopen Road E at the Olusosun facility, a critical intervention expected to improve access, reduce turnaround time and enhance operational efficiency at the site.
He said that the Authority has resuscitated and optimised the use of Transfer Loading Stations (TLSs) across the State as a stop-gap measure to facilitate quicker evacuation of waste from communities while ongoing infrastructure improvements continued.
The LAWMA boss said that government is also taking steps to support the acquisition of additional waste collection vehicles by PSP operators, adding that the expected deployment of 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) compactor trucks would significantly boost waste evacuation capacity across Lagos, while 10 new compactor trucks donated by the Lagos State Lottery and Gaming Board have already been deployed to strengthen waste collection operations.
According to him, government has intensified enforcement against indiscriminate waste disposal and other environmental infractions, while recently constituting a coordinated Waste Police initiative involving key stakeholders, including transport unions and community groups, to strengthen environmental compliance and discourage illegal dumping.
He added that government is also exploring inter-state collaboration to complement existing waste disposal infrastructure, improve operational flexibility, and support more efficient waste evacuation across Lagos State.
Dr. Gbadegesin noted that LAWMA’s disposal facilities received over 418,500 tonnes of waste in May 2026, despite operational challenges experienced during the period, adding that 3,000 blackspots are being cleared daily through ongoing sanitation interventions, while government continues to invest in infrastructure, equipment, and operational improvements aimed at strengthening service delivery across the State.
The LAWMA boss highlighted the ongoing construction of new Transfer Loading Stations at Olusosun and Solous III, saying that the facilities would collectively divert up to 4,000 tonnes of waste daily to recycling and treatment facilities upon completion, significantly reducing pressure on disposal sites, advancing the State’s circular economy objectives, and complementing government’s broader commitment to modernising waste management through increased investment in recycling, material recovery, waste diversion, and other sustainable waste-to-resource initiatives.
Dr. Gbadegesin advised residents to continue to patronise approved PSP operators, avoid indiscriminate waste disposal and support ongoing government efforts to maintain a cleaner and healthier environment.
He reassured residents that the current operational challenges are being actively addressed and that service levels would improve progressively as the various interventions took effect.
He reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to continuously improving waste management services and assured residents that all relevant stakeholders were working diligently to restore optimal service levels across affected communities.
