Lagos State plans to permanently close its major landfill sites at Olusosun and Solous in Igando by December 2024, transforming them into renewable energy stations. This initiative aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s agenda to address environmental and health concerns. The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) announced that the transformation will take 18 months and involve covering the sites with geotextiles and solar panels, while constructing transfer loading stations at both locations.
LAWMA’s Managing Director, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, stated that the waste will be transported to new material recovery facilities in Ikorodu and Badagry, reducing visible waste and promoting recycling. Lagos currently recycles only 8% of its waste, but aims to increase this to over 20% within three years.
The project also includes introducing a two-bin system for households and businesses to separate organic and recyclable waste, and LAWMA is working with local and international partners to support sustainable waste management in the state.
