The Lagos State Government has assured residents that delays in waste evacuation experienced in some parts of the state will soon ease as it rehabilitates key waste management facilities and improves operational capacity.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) Managing Director, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, gave the assurance on Tuesday during an inspection of the rehabilitation works at the facility.

Gbadegesin described the project as a critical intervention aimed at restoring smooth movement of compactor trucks, reducing turnaround time and improving waste evacuation efficiency.

According to him, the rehabilitation work, being carried out by Zoomlion Nigeria as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, would significantly improve access to the facility.

The project aims to restore seamless access to the Olusosun facility and substantially improve waste evacuation across the state.

Olusosun currently receives about 10,000 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste daily, making it one of the busiest waste disposal facilities in Africa.

However, recent heavy rainfall had affected access roads to the Olusosun facility, slowing down the movement of waste trucks and contributing to temporary evacuation delays in some areas of Lagos.

To address this, LAWMA is creating additional dumping platforms within the Olusosun facility to reduce truck congestion and improve operations pending the completion of the new transfer stations.

Two modern Transfer Loading Stations (TLS) are being constructed at Olusosun and Solous III to support the transition, each with the capacity to process 2,500 metric tonnes of waste daily.

The addition of these facilities is expected to significantly increase Lagos' waste handling capacity and improve transportation efficiency.

On waste collection capacity, Gbadegesin disclosed that the state government had concluded plans to acquire 3,000 compactor trucks of different capacities within the next three years.

About 150 new compactors, including smaller vehicles designed for narrow streets and hard-to-reach communities, are expected to arrive before the end of the year as part of the first phase of the procurement programme.

According to him, Lagos currently requires at least 2,000 operational compactor trucks to effectively manage its daily waste generation, adding that the planned fleet expansion would improve service delivery and strengthen the operations of Private Sector Participants (PSPs).

The modern Transfer Loading Station model will be extended across the state as part of efforts to modernise waste management infrastructure, reduce haulage distances, cut transportation costs and promote sustainable waste management practices.

Residents are assured that the current waste evacuation challenges are temporary and will gradually improve as ongoing rehabilitation works and infrastructure investments take effect.

LAWMA has committed to providing efficient and sustainable waste management services, while commending Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for supporting initiatives aimed at transforming waste management in Lagos State.

Gbadegesin appeals to residents for patience and cooperation, assuring that the current waste evacuation challenges are temporary and will soon ease as ongoing rehabilitation works and infrastructure investments take effect.

Key Facts

  • The Olusosun facility currently receives about 10,000 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste daily.
  • Two modern Transfer Loading Stations (TLS) are being constructed at Olusosun and Solous III, each with the capacity to process 2,500 metric tonnes of waste daily.
  • The state government plans to acquire 3,000 compactor trucks of different capacities within the next three years.
  • About 150 new compactors, including smaller vehicles designed for narrow streets and hard-to-reach communities, are expected to arrive before the end of the year.
  • The modern Transfer Loading Station model will be extended across the state to support the transition.

The Lagos State Government is set to improve waste management infrastructure and services in the state, following a recent rehabilitation of key waste management facilities.

The rehabilitation work, carried out by Zoomlion Nigeria as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, aims to improve access to the facility and streamline waste collection processes.

In related news, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has also announced plans to modernise waste management infrastructure, reduce haulage distances and cut transportation costs.

The state government is planning to acquire 3,000 compactor trucks of different capacities within the next three years, with the aim of improving service delivery and strengthening the operations of Private Sector Participants (PSPs).

The move is part of efforts to promote sustainable waste management practices in Lagos State.

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A truck navigating a congested road in Lagos, with piles of trash and debris scattered along the way.

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