The Lagos Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA), has reopened the Olusosun Landfill after a 48-hour close down.
This was made known by the management on Wednesday in Lagos.
The Managing Director, LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, while seaking on the 48-hour shutdown, said the temporary closure of the landfill became necessary to prepare it for the anticipated increase in waste disposal activities during the forthcoming Yultide festivities.
“December will have more influx of trucks due to the volume of waste that would be generated during the period. He said.
He also noted that, “70 per cent of waste generated in Lagos is deposited at Olusosun. Turnaround time is very crucial for waste management, the tipping platform has to be very stable, so that waste disposal does not take more than 10 minutes. And the authority is working at ensuring that 10 trucks can tip at once.”
Mr. Odumboni stated that the palliative measures would be extended to other dumpsites across the metropolis, starting from Solous dumpsite, Igando, which would also be shut down in a couple of days, for same maintenance work.
