LAWMA Launches Waste Police Unit to Combat Illegal Dumping

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), led by Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has announced the establishment of a waste police unit aimed at addressing illegal dumping in Lagos State.

This initiative, which involves key stakeholders such as transport unions and community groups, is designed to strengthen environmental compliance and discourage indiscriminate waste disposal. The announcement follows a report highlighting the accumulation of refuse in areas like Ikotun, Idimu, Ejigbo, and Egbeda.

Gbadegesin emphasized the government's commitment to intensifying enforcement against environmental infractions and exploring inter-state collaborations to enhance existing waste disposal infrastructure. He reassured residents of comprehensive measures to improve waste evacuation services, particularly during the rainy season.

LAWMA is also working with Zoomlion Nigeria to rehabilitate access roads to waste disposal sites and plans to deploy 100 compressed natural gas compactor trucks to boost waste evacuation capacity. The agency aims to clear 3,000 black spots daily and is investing in new transfer load stations to enhance service delivery.