Lagos Waste Crisis: PSPs Struggle at Olusosun Dumpsite

Lagos State is experiencing a significant waste management crisis as private sector participants (PSPs) report difficulties in offloading refuse at the Olusosun dumpsite in the Ojota area. PSP operators have cited long queues and poor maintenance of access roads as the primary reasons for the blockage.

Residents across the state have raised alarms about the worsening refuse management situation, with heaps of waste littering major highways and neighborhoods, including Oshodi, Isolo, Ajao Estate, Ilasamaja, Mushin, and Idi Araba. During a recent visit, it was observed that refuse trucks were struggling to gain access to the dumpsite, with some operators spending up to four days waiting to offload waste.

The condition of the internal roads leading to the dumpsite has deteriorated significantly, causing delays and operational stress. Operators have identified inadequate machinery and poor road conditions as contributing factors to the inefficiency.

The situation has led to overflowing refuse around residential and business premises, prompting urgent calls for maintenance and repair of the access roads.