By Abdullahi Lukman
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced that 418,500 tonnes of waste were evacuated across Lagos State in May 2026 through its network of licensed Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators, averaging 13,200 tonnes daily.
The figure was contained in the agency’s operational performance report for May 2026, which highlighted ongoing efforts to improve waste collection, environmental sanitation and service delivery across the state.
Speaking on the report, LAWMA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the agency remained committed to enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening service delivery and addressing challenges within the state’s waste management system.
According to him, 442 PSP operators were actively engaged in waste collection during the period, while 27 collection routes were under review to improve service coverage and operational efficiency.
Gbadegesin disclosed that LAWMA also cleared 173 waste black spots across the state, including locations around road medians, markets, bus stops and other public spaces affected by indiscriminate refuse disposal.
He added that the agency continued to improve customer engagement, receiving 474 complaints and service requests during the month. Efforts, he said, were ongoing to enhance response times and ensure better service delivery to residents.
To support its operations, LAWMA currently deploys 77 compactor trucks, five skip trucks and 12 additional operational equipment units for waste evacuation and sanitation activities across Lagos.
The agency is also implementing several service improvement measures, including route optimisation, stricter monitoring of PSP operators, infrastructure upgrades, increased equipment deployment and sustained enforcement of environmental regulations.
Gbadegesin urged residents to support government efforts by patronising approved PSP operators, reporting service deficiencies through official channels and avoiding indiscriminate waste disposal.
He noted that Lagos operates one of Africa’s largest urban waste management systems, requiring continuous investment, infrastructure development, effective enforcement and collaboration among stakeholders to meet the demands of its growing population.
The LAWMA chief reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to maintaining cleaner communities, improving service standards and building a more sustainable and resilient waste management system across the state.
