The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has recorded the evacuation of over 18,660 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste across its disposal facilities within one week, with operations at the Olusosun Disposal Facility increasing by more than 76 per cent following the rehabilitation of its access road and the opening […]
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Inspiring Young Eco-Heroes for a Cleaner Lagos. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), through the LAWMA Academy, has launched the 2026 edition of its annual Summer School, reaffirming the Authority’s commitment to raising a new generation of environmentally responsible children equipped with practical knowledge and lifelong skills in waste management, […]
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has successfully completed and opened a newly repaired road and extra garbage dumping platforms at the popular Olusosun Disposal Facility in Ojota. This project, which covers the full repair of Road E within the facility, is a major […]
LASG to acquire 3,000 compactor trucks within three years the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has assured residents that the temporary delays being experienced in waste evacuation across parts of Lagos will soon ease following the ongoing rehabilitation of Road E at the Olusosun Disposal Facility, which is […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced extensive waste evacuation operations along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway corridor, urging residents, traders, and transport operators to channel refuse through designated Private Sector Participant (PSP) operators. The directive was announced by the Lagos State Government in an official statement, as authorities intensified efforts […]
The Managing Director of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has appealed to residents to adopt responsible waste disposal habits, stressing that proper waste handling is key to building a cleaner, more liveable, and sustainable Lagos. Speaking during a television programme, Gbadegesin highlighted the realities […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has once again placed the spotlight on excellence, rewarding outstanding members of its workforce at a productivity awards ceremony held at its Ijora-Olopa headquarters. The event delivered more than recognition, as a corps member received automatic employment, while several temporary staff were upgraded to […]
Lagos has entered a tougher phase in its war against environmental abuse as the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) intensifies an aggressive crackdown on indiscriminate dumping across the state. In a statement outlining the agency’s renewed push, Managing Director/CEO Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin said Lagos can no longer afford the reckless […]
The Lagos State Government has called for stronger partnerships with industry players to address the environmental risks associated with construction, demolition, and disaster waste (CDDW). At a one-day stakeholder forum held in Ikoyi, organised by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and Wastecare Solutions Ltd., experts and regulators converged to […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), working alongside enforcement agencies, has successfully prosecuted eight individuals caught dumping waste illegally along Ejigbo Road. The arrests were made on June 28, 2025, after reports from concerned residents and intelligence gathering revealed repeated cases of illegal dumping in the area. The culprits were […]