For a city that never goes to sleep, Lagos State generates more than 14,000 metric tonnes of solid waste daily, an increasingly unmanageable volume as open dumpsites litter major routes within the city.
Home to over 20 million people, Lagos State occupies a landmass 20 times smaller than Niger State, making it difficult to manage vast volumes of waste, further raising concerns among experts who warn that open dumpsites pose serious threats to public health and the safety of residents.
With the population projected to double by 2030, experts warn that mounting waste could lead to environmental degradation, raise certain health concerns and worsen air quality.
