LAWMA intensifies enforcement, waste clean-up across Lagos

…agency urges residents to stop patronizing illegal cart pushers

By Adeola Ogunrinde

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

The agency’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, reaffirmed LAWMA’s commitment to keeping Lagos clean, stating that the monitoring and enforcement team had been mobilized to ensure compliance with the state’s waste management laws.

He said, “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 environmental degradation.

“We urge residents to desist from patronizing them and instead work with registered PSP operators for proper waste disposal.”

Gbadegesin noted that the enforcement team recently carried out major operations in areas like Ifako-Ijaiye, Dopemu, Agege, and Ojodu Berger, apprehending cart pushers known for collecting waste and dumping it at unauthorized locations.

He emphasized that such activities violate environmental laws and undermine the state government’s efforts to maintain a clean and livable city.

He warned that ignorance of the law is not an excuse and that anyone caught engaging in cart pushing would face legal consequences.

The LAWMA boss further stated that the authority had commenced the evacuation of waste from illegal dumpsites along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, particularly behind Circle Mall. He added that a similar operation was ongoing along the Mile 2-Badagry Expressway and would continue in the coming weeks.

The initiative aligns with LAWMA’s efforts to clear accumulated waste, remove silt from medians and verges, and prevent indiscriminate disposal along highways.

In a separate initiative, LAWMA has intensified efforts to clean up Lagos waterways, ensuring that rivers and other water bodies remain free of waste and blockages. This initiative aims to reduce environmental pollution and promote cleaner water channels across the state.

Gbadegesin urged Lagosians to support LAWMA’s initiatives by properly disposing of their waste, reporting service gaps, and calling the agency’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,” he added.

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