Lagos ramps up action against illegal waste dumping
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has stepped up its enforcement efforts to tackle illegal waste dumping across the state. The agency announced targeted operations in areas known for unauthorized waste activities, aligning with its zero-tolerance policy. LAWMA also reported the apprehension of suspects during these operations. Residents have been urged to use only approved waste operators.
What we know
- LAWMA intensified monitoring and enforcement operations at key locations in Lagos to address illegal waste activities.
- On March 19, 2026, operatives conducted targeted enforcement against illegal cart pushers in Gbagada, Bariga, and Iwaya.
- A suspect was apprehended during a follow-up operation.
- On March 21, 2026, the team apprehended an illegal wheelbarrow pusher during a waste source investigation at a black spot under the Mile 12 flyover bridge.
- LAWMA recorded 1,023 cases of illegal waste dumping and other violations in Lagos State in 2025, with 447 cases referred for prosecution.
