Historically, walking through Lagos' urban centers would often involve encountering public waste bins at nearly every corner. These bins were strategically positioned with the noble purpose of accommodating transit waste, meant for discarded plastic bottles, snack wrappers from bus rides, or casual litter from a constantly moving population. Currently, these public bins have nearly disappeared from our streets. This decline was not due to logistical failure by authorities, but rather a necessary retreat prompted by persistent abuse of their intended purpose. Under the current socio-behavioral and structural realities of Lagos, it is evident that public bins are fundamentally unviable. The following are the reasons: 1. The Conflation of Private and Public Waste: The basic tenet of waste management in Lagos is clear, every property must have its own waste disposal system. Whether one is a landlord, a tenant in a "face-me-I-face-you" dwelling, or a shop owner, t...
We focus on citizen waste disposal activities and actions required to manage waste in Lagos State. An Environmental Investigation Agency for a community change initiative to improve waste disposal, and tackle global environmental challenges. Bridging the gaps between the government and the people of Lagos.