LAWMA
21 Sep 2023
Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) have sensitised Mushin residents on proper waste management.
18 Aug 2023
Some households in Lagos have resolved to dispose their wastes through cart pushers or burn them, rather than patronise Private Sector Participants (PSP).
6 Jul 2023
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), yesterday, announced plans to begin sealing of homes without waste bins on Lagos Island and Mainland, beginning from July 7, 2023.
5 Jul 2023
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced its intention to commence the intention to seal exercise, on homes without waste bins on Lagos Island and Mainland, beginning from 7th July 2023. This follows the earlier issuance of abatement notices to those areas two months ago, urging property owners and residents to procure adequate waste bins for their homes.
2 Jul 2023
In the past few weeks, some residents have got the abatement notice of Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) for failure to have LAWMA’s prescribed dustbin in their premises.
20 Jun 2023
Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reiterated the need for industrial partnership to ensure that the rate of plastic pollution is reduced to the barest minimum in the society.
6 Jun 2023
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has demolished shanties and other illegal structures used by street traders and traffic vendors, along the first and second toll gates, of the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
5 Jun 2023
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has demolished shanties and other illegal structures constructed by street traders and traffic vendors, along the First and Second Toll Gates along Lekki-Epe Expressway.
15 May 2023
With a population estimate of 24 million and daily household wastes put at 13,000 metric tonnes, Lagos State is still grappling with the challenges of managing wastes. Just last week, piles of garbage were seen on streets...
12 May 2023
The enforcement unit of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has dislodged scavengers and miscreants from illegal dumpsites across neighbourhoods in the city, for a cleaner and healthier environment.
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