The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has evacuated more than 18,660 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste within one week following major operational improvements at the Olusosun Disposal Facility. The increase in Lagos waste management activities reflects the impact of infrastructure upgrades designed to improve waste collection and disposal across the state.
Speaking during an exclusive interview with Vanguard at LAWMA’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa, Managing Director Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin said the agency recorded 1,866 truck trips to its disposal facilities between July 28 and August 3, 2026. He described the achievement as clear evidence that strategic investment in critical infrastructure is improving service delivery.
According to Gbadegesin, the most significant improvement occurred at the Olusosun Disposal Facility, where 1,012 truck trips were recorded during the period. This represented a 76 per cent increase compared with the 574 trips recorded in the previous week, amounting to an additional 438 truck movements.
He explained that the rehabilitation of the facility’s access road and the creation of additional waste disposal platforms had reduced truck waiting times, improved access, accelerated turnaround, and strengthened the authority’s overall waste evacuation capacity. The upgrades also helped resolve operational challenges that previously slowed waste collection, particularly during the rainy season.
The LAWMA boss revealed that the agency achieved its highest daily performance on August 1, processing 349 truck trips across all disposal sites and evacuating approximately 3,490 metric tonnes of waste. Other facilities, including Ewu-Elepe, Badagry, Oke-Osho, and the Waste-to-Wealth Material Recovery Facility in Igando, also supported the improved operations.
Looking ahead, Gbadegesin said LAWMA will continue strengthening Lagos waste management through the construction of Transfer Loading Stations, expansion of recycling infrastructure, development of waste-to-energy projects, and the acquisition of more compactor trucks. He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to helping the Lagos State Government build a sustainable waste management system centred on recycling, resource recovery, and modern waste processing.
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