Refuse at Tafawa Balewa Square Roundabout
The waste management crisis in Lagos State appears to be worsening, with heaps of refuse growing larger across several communities as the Lagos State Waste Management Authority struggles to sustain waste evacuation efforts.
Weeks after residents and business owners raised concerns over uncollected waste, fresh observations by PUNCH Metro revealed that refuse dumps have expanded in parts of Oshodi, Isolo, Ajao Estate, Ilasamaja, Mushin, Idi Araba and Alimosho.When PUNCH Metro revisited parts of Oshodi on Saturday, fresh waste was seen being added daily to existing heaps along major roads and residential streets, with some locations gradually turning into what residents described as “mini dumpsites.”
At the entrance of Yusuf Street, large piles of refuse were seen blocking part of the frontage of a residential building, while similar scenes played out on adjoining streets.
An occupant of the building, who identified herself simply as Kemi, lamented that the situation had deteriorated despite previous complaints and media attention.
