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Lagos Smell: Centre of Excellence generates 13,000 tonnes of waste daily

Lagos State generates an average of 13,000 tonnes of waste daily, according to Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director of Lagos State Waste Management Authority , in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria .
LAWMA effectively evacuates waste in partnership with Private Sector Participation operators, deploying 102 compactor trucks daily, according to Dr. Gbadegesin.
Dr. Gbadegesin highlighted ongoing innovations, including a glass recycling plant and expanded waste-to-wealth initiatives, to reduce landfill dependence.
Dr. Gbadegesin emphasized that every Lagos resident plays a role in maintaining a cleaner environment by disposing of waste properly and sorting waste at source.

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