How Refuse Dumping Is Taking Over Ikotun, Igando, and Other Lagos Communities
Speaking with our correspondent, a resident of Isheri Oshun, Stella Olude, blamed the problem on irregular waste collection by private sector participation (PSP) operators, “One of the major reasons is irregular waste collection. Most PSP companies are inconsistent, so people dump refuse on walkways when going to work,” she said. She also added that poor waste infrastructure and lack of access to transfer and recycling centers worsen the situation.
