Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to improve waste collection and disposal ahead of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Eko Hot News reports Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, said the state is working with Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators and other waste managers to address challenges affecting waste collection and disposal across the state.
Wahab said the government is reviewing existing waste management operations to ensure that residents receive more efficient and reliable services.
He explained that the administration is strengthening regulatory measures to improve compliance among operators responsible for waste collection.
According to the commissioner, PSP operators must fulfil their contractual obligations and provide quality services to residents in the areas they cover.
The state government is also reviewing the financial sustainability of PSP operations as part of efforts to strengthen the waste management system.
Wahab said addressing financial and operational challenges remains important to ensuring that waste managers can effectively carry out their responsibilities.
The commissioner stressed that regulation would remain a key part of the state’s approach to improving waste collection.
He said operators would be expected to meet the required standards while the government continues to monitor service delivery.
The planned environmental sanitation exercise is expected to provide an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to support the state’s cleanliness campaign.
The exercise is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, as Lagos continues its efforts to maintain cleaner communities and improve environmental standards.
Wahab urged residents to cooperate with government agencies and waste managers during the sanitation exercise.
He said effective waste management requires shared responsibility between the government, service providers and members of the public.
According to him, residents have an important role to play by properly disposing of waste and supporting established waste collection arrangements.
The commissioner also encouraged waste managers to improve their engagement with communities and respond promptly to collection challenges.
He noted that better cooperation among stakeholders would help address some of the difficulties affecting waste management across Lagos.
The state government is also seeking to improve disposal operations as part of the wider reform of the environmental sector.
The move is aimed at creating a more organised system for the collection, transportation and disposal of waste.
Wahab said the administration would continue to examine areas where improvements are needed within the state’s waste management framework.
The government is particularly focused on ensuring that waste generated in residential and commercial areas is properly handled.
Regular and efficient collection is considered essential to preventing the accumulation of refuse and maintaining healthy urban environments.
Lagos, with its large and growing population, generates significant volumes of waste every day.
This makes effective coordination between government agencies, PSP operators and residents important for maintaining environmental cleanliness.
The commissioner said the government remains committed to building a waste management system that is efficient, sustainable and responsive to residents’ needs.
He also emphasised the importance of accountability among private waste management operators.
Under the PSP system, private operators play a major role in collecting household waste across different parts of Lagos.
Their performance therefore remains an important part of the state’s overall environmental management strategy.
Wahab’s latest comments come as the government prepares for the August sanitation exercise.
The exercise is expected to reinforce the importance of proper waste disposal and environmental responsibility among residents.
The commissioner called on Lagosians to support efforts aimed at keeping their communities clean.
He also urged residents to work with approved waste managers and comply with established waste disposal arrangements.
The government believes that sustained public cooperation will complement its regulatory and operational measures.
Wahab said the ultimate objective is to build a cleaner and more sustainable Lagos where waste is properly managed.
The state is expected to continue discussions with PSP operators and other stakeholders as it works to resolve operational and financial challenges within the sector.
The government is also expected to maintain oversight of waste management companies to ensure that services provided to residents meet required standards.
For Lagos residents, improved waste collection could help make neighbourhoods cleaner while supporting the state’s broader environmental goals.
The sanitation exercise will therefore serve as another opportunity for residents, waste managers and government agencies to work together.
Wahab reiterated that maintaining a clean environment cannot be achieved by government alone.
He said cooperation from residents and private-sector waste managers would remain essential to achieving lasting improvements.
The commissioner’s appeal comes as Lagos continues to pursue reforms designed to make environmental management more effective and sustainable.
The state government has assured residents that it will continue working to address challenges within the waste collection system.
As the August 29 sanitation exercise approaches, residents are expected to play their part in keeping public spaces and neighbourhoods clean.
The government, meanwhile, will continue its engagement with PSP operators and other waste managers to improve service delivery across Lagos.
