The indiscriminate dumping of refuse has worsened, just as irregular collection by waste operators has turned what was once an occasional problem into a constant crisis. Residents note that heaps of trash have become so common that they’re almost everywhere you turn in Lagos. She added that waste collectors rarely enter the streets, forcing residents to dump waste wherever they can. Weak enforcement, poor compliance monitoring, and a lack of training for waste operators continue to hamper waste management. It is because the residents see them as better alternative to PSP operators, who are irregular in waste collection.

Source: The Guardian December 27, 2025 05:25 UTC