LAWMA intensifies enforcement to curb indiscriminate waste disposal in Lagos

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified its enforcement and clean-up operations across the State to curb indiscriminate waste disposal and maintain environmental sustainability.

The Agency also stated on Monday that efforts are ongoing to intensify cleanup of Lagos waterways, ensuring that rivers and water bodies remain free of waste and blockages.

According to a statement signed by Kadiri Folashade, LAWMA’s director of public affairs, the waterways cleanup initiative was aimed at reducing environmental pollution and promoting cleaner water channels across the State.

Muyiwa Gbadegesin, managing director/CEO, LAWMA, urged Lagosians to support the Agency’s initiatives in 2025, by properly disposing of their waste, reporting service gaps, and calling LAWMA’s helplines for backup waste collection services.

“A cleaner Lagos is achievable when everyone plays their part. We urge residents to work with assigned PSP operators, report waste-related infractions, and adopt responsible waste disposal habits. Together, we can create a cleaner and healthier city for all,” Gbadegesin stated.

He further emphasised LAWMA’s unwavering commitment to keeping Lagos clean, noting that the monitoring and enforcement team had been mobilised to ensure compliance with waste management laws of the State.

“LAWMA remains resolute in stamping out illegal waste disposal and environmental violations. Our Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement Anti-Cart Pushers Squad has been actively dislodging illegal waste operators who contribute to the degradation of our environment. We urge residents to desist from patronising them and instead work with registered PSP operators for proper waste disposal”, he said.

Gbadegesin stated that the enforcement team recently carried out major operations in Ifako-Ijaiye, Dopemu, Agege, Ojodu Berger, and other parts of Lagos, apprehending cart pushers known for collecting waste and dumping it at unauthorised locations, stressing that such activities violated environmental laws and undermined the state government’s efforts at maintaining a clean and livable city.

According to him, the agency has commenced evacuation of waste from illegal dumpsites along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, particularly behind Circle Mall, with operations taking place simultaneously in other places to clear accumulated waste, remove silt along the median and verges and prevent indiscriminate disposal along highways.