Lagos’ 5.1m-tonne waste burden: The search for way out 

Vanguard News | 12-09-2026 05:38am |

Lagos State could generate approximately 5.1 million tonnes of solid waste annually if the upper daily estimate of 14,000 tonnes remains constant. This translates to about 98,000 tonnes weekly and 420,000 tonnes monthly. The city's waste management system handles various types of waste from homes, markets, offices, factories, restaurants, and shops. The article examines the continuous operation of this system and the challenges posed by congestion, population growth, and infrastructure pressure.

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