Prosper Okoye
Residents and business owners in parts of Lagos are being asked to prove they pay for waste collection, as authorities step up efforts to tackle mounting rubbish in the city.
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says people living and working in Apapa and Iganmu will need to present receipts showing payment to their assigned private waste collectors.
For some residents, the move has sparked concern about possible penalties and disruption.
Join our WhatsApp Channel“I pay when I can, but sometimes the collectors don’t even come regularly,” said a shop owner in Apapa. “Now they are asking for receipts — what happens if the service itself is not consistent?”
The initiative, called “Show Your PSP Payment Receipt”, is aimed at tackling illegal dumping and improving accountability in waste collection.
According to LAWMA’s chief executive, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, officials will carry out routine checks on homes, shops and other premises to confirm that occupants are registered with authorised waste operators and are up to date with payments.
In many parts of Lagos, waste collection is handled by Private Sector Participants (PSPs), who are paid directly by residents and businesses. But gaps in payment and service delivery have often led to rubbish being dumped in open spaces, creating what authorities describe as “blackspots”.
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Officials say the new checks are meant to identify properties without proper arrangements and ensure everyone is covered.
But for residents, the issue is not only about enforcement.
In busy commercial areas like Apapa-Iganmu, where waste can pile up quickly, some say the focus should also be on improving reliability and affordability of services.
LAWMA is urging people in the affected areas to regularise their payments and ensure proper waste storage before inspections begin.
The move highlights a broader challenge for Lagos: how to manage the waste of a rapidly growing city while balancing enforcement with everyday realities faced by its residents.
Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa
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