Lagos waste authority to check proof of payment in Apapa-Iganmu
Residents and businesses in Apapa-Iganmu must now show proof of payment for waste disposal services. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) announced a new compliance operation to address illegal dumping. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, LAWMA’s Managing Director, said the initiative targets properties without valid waste collection arrangements. The operation will involve routine checks across the community.
What happened
- The Lagos Waste Management Authority launched the “Show Your PSP Payment Receipt” initiative in Apapa-Iganmu.
- Muyiwa Gbadegesin said the operation aims to curb indiscriminate waste disposal by verifying payment compliance.
- Residents and businesses must present evidence of registration and payment to their assigned Private Sector Participant (PSP) waste operators.
- The checks will help identify properties without valid PSP arrangements and reduce illegal dumping.
- LAWMA urged residents and business operators to regularise their PSP payments and maintain proper waste storage.
