IT-SHAD World Ventures, the PSP operator beneath the Lagos Waste Administration Authority (LAWMA) liable for waste assortment in Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, has elevated tariffs following the closure of the Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota and the relocation of waste disposal to Owuelepe in Ikorodu.
The brand new charges, disclosed in a Discover of Tariff Enhance seen by BusinessTimes, take impact from April 2026 and replicate larger operational and logistics prices as a result of longer haulage distance.
The operator covers the Odo-Ogun/Ajegunle axis inside Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, serving each residential and industrial prospects.
The corporate stated the tariff adjustment is critical to offset rising operational bills. These embrace diesel prices, car upkeep, spare components, and different overheads.
The operator cited the closure of Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota and the relocation of waste disposal to Owuelepe, Ikorodu, as a key think about elevated logistics and transportation prices.
The corporate appealed for residents’ understanding, stressing that the assessment is crucial to preserve environment friendly and dependable waste administration companies.
Below the brand new pricing construction efficient April 2026, expenses will differ in keeping with property sort.
The operator confirmed that earlier month-to-month expenses would now not apply as soon as the brand new charges take impact.
The Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota has formally closed, prompting the relocation of waste disposal to Owuelepe in Ikorodu.
Lagos State Authorities has collaborated with personal companions, together with ZoomLion Nigeria, to develop switch loading stations and Materials Restoration Amenities for extra environment friendly waste dealing with.
This transfer is a part of the state’s effort to modernize waste administration, cut back environmental hazards in residential areas, and transition towards structured recycling and disposal methods.
Trade stakeholders had beforehand warned that current tariffs had been unsustainable.
Lengthy-term initiatives embrace waste-to-energy initiatives and expanded Materials Restoration Amenities, which goal to scale back reliance on landfills and promote a round waste economic system.
