Over 418,500 tonnes of waste, representing an average daily 13,200 tonnes, were evacuated by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and its network of licensed Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators in May 2026, the agency said.

LAWMA, in its operational performance report for May, which was released yesterday, highlighted ongoing efforts to improve waste collection, environmental sanitation and service delivery across Lagos State.

Speaking on the report, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the agency remains focused on improving operational efficiency, strengthening service delivery, and addressing pressure points within the waste management system.

He disclosed that 442 PSP operators remained active across Lagos State, while 27 routes were currently under review as part of ongoing efforts to optimise service coverage and improve collection efficiency.

Gbadegesin added that the agency also cleared 173 waste blackspots during the reported period, covering road medians, markets, bus stops and other public spaces impacted by indiscriminate waste disposal.

He added that the body has continued to strengthen its customer engagement systems, receiving 474 complaints and service requests during the month, with efforts ongoing to enhance response times and improve service delivery across the state.

According to him, LAWMA currently deploys 77 compactor trucks, five skip trucks and 12 other operational equipment units across the state to support waste evacuation and environmental sanitation activities.

Gbadegesin further listed ongoing service improvement measures to include route restructuring and optimisation, enhanced monitoring of PSP operations, infrastructure upgrade, equipment deployment and sustained enforcement against environmental infractions.

In the meantime, he urged residents to support government efforts by patronising approved PSP operators, reporting service gaps through official channels, and refraining from indiscriminate waste disposal.

According to him, Lagos operates one of the largest urban waste management systems in Africa, requiring continuous investment, infrastructure upgrade, enforcement and stakeholder collaboration to meet the demands of a rapidly growing population.

He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to delivering cleaner communities, improving service standards, and building a more resilient and sustainable waste management system for the state.