Lagos Waste Management Authority
LAWMA is the foremost waste management agency in Lagos State, mandated to ensure a clean, healthy and sustainable environment for all residents and visitors of Lagos.
Our History
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) was established by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority Law of 2007. It was born from the Lagos State Refuse Disposal Board (LSRDB), which had operated since 1977. Today, LAWMA oversees the collection, treatment, and final disposal of all forms of solid waste across Lagos State — the most populous city in Africa.
Over the decades, LAWMA has expanded its mandate to include enforcement of environmental sanitation standards, management of construction-site waste compliance, and strategic partnerships with private sector operators (PSPs) to ensure last-mile waste collection in all 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas of Lagos.
Mission
To provide an efficient, sustainable and world-class waste management service that protects public health and preserves the environment of Lagos State.
Vision
To be the leading waste management authority in Africa, running a zero-waste Lagos through innovation, technology and community partnership.
Core Values
- • Integrity & Accountability
- • Environmental Responsibility
- • Excellence & Innovation
- • Community Engagement
- • Public Health Protection
Key Services
Waste Collection & Disposal
Daily collection of domestic, commercial and industrial solid waste across Lagos via a network of PSPs, LAWMA-owned vehicles and transfer loading stations.
Construction Site Compliance
Monitoring and enforcement of waste management standards on all active construction sites. Site managers are required to register, pay applicable levies, and maintain cleanliness on site.
Citizen Complaint Management
Citizens can report any waste offenses — illegal dumping, open burning, blocked drains, littering — through this portal or the LAWMA mobile app. All complaints are tracked and acted upon.
Recycling & Resource Recovery
LAWMA operates recycling programmes and Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) to divert recyclable materials from landfills, supporting the state's circular economy agenda.
Drainage & Waterway Cleanup
Regular desilting and cleaning of major drains, canals and waterways to prevent flooding and waterborne disease outbreaks, in partnership with Lagos State Ministry of Environment.
Public Awareness & Education
Community sensitisation campaigns, school outreach programmes, and media engagements to foster responsible waste disposal behaviour among Lagos residents.
About This Portal
This digital portal is an extension of LAWMA's commitment to transparency and citizen engagement. It provides the public and regulated parties with self-service access to:
- ✓File a complaint — report any waste offense in Lagos, upload photo and video evidence, and record an audio statement.
- ✓Track your complaint — monitor the status of a filed complaint through every stage of LAWMA's review and enforcement workflow.
- ✓Construction site lookup — site managers and contractors can view their site's compliance status and proceed to online payment of applicable levies.
- ✓Mobile app access — download the LAWMA app for full feature access including field officer tools, account management, and push notifications.
1977
Founded
57
LGAs Covered
10M+
Residents Served
24/7
Operations