To ensure that Christmas and New Year festivities are celebrated in a clean environment, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified the distribution of black thrash bags for household waste and purple bags for recyclables to residents. The body also affirmed its readiness to meet the waste management needs of residents during the season and consolidate on its year round vision of establishing a cleaner and healthier Lagos. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who disclosed this yesterday said the authority would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the season was celebrated in a clean environment. Gbadegesin, in a statement, said the move was based on the anticipated 100 per cent increase in waste generation during the period. He also revealed that PSP operators had been mandated to work round the clock in their assigned areas of operation, while the authority would provide backup trucks.

Source: The Guardian December 24, 2019 03:11 UTC