The authority said indiscriminate disposal of refuse can block drainage channels, increase the risk of flooding during rainfall and contribute to the spread of diseases.
LAWMA advised residents who witness illegal dumping to provide the location, time of the incident and relevant details to help officials respond. Where available, residents can also provide photographs or descriptions of vehicles involved.
The authority provided two contact numbers for reporting incidents: 08000052962, also known as 080000LAWMA, and 07080601020.
According to the agency, its 2025 waste surveillance figures recorded 1,023 cases of illegal dumping and waste-management non-compliance. Of these, 447 cases were referred for legal action.
LAWMA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has also urged residents to use registered Private Sector Participation operators for proper refuse collection and to avoid dumping waste in drains, road medians and open spaces.
The authority said public reports help identify locations where illegal dumping is common and support efforts to hold offenders accountable.
Residents with sanitation complaints or service-related enquiries can also contact LAWMA through its official communication channels.
The agency called on Lagosians to take shared responsibility for keeping their communities clean and reducing preventable environmental hazards.
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The Lagos Waste Management Authority has urged residents to report illegal waste dumping, warning that blocked drains and indiscriminate disposal can increase flooding and public health risks. Residents can contact the authority through its designated reporting lines. The Lagos Waste Management Authority has urged residents to report cases of illegal waste dumping, warning that the practice poses environmental...
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- The Lagos Waste Management Authority has urged residents to report illegal waste dumping, warning that blocked drains and indiscriminate disposal can increase flooding and public health risks.
- Residents can contact the authority through its designated reporting lines.
- The Lagos Waste Management Authority has urged residents to report cases of illegal waste dumping, warning that the practice poses environmental and public health risks across the state.The authority said indiscriminate disposal of refuse can block drainage channels, increase the risk of flooding during rainfall and contribute to the spread of diseases.LAWMA advised residents who witness illegal dumping to provide the location, time of the incident and relevant details to help officials respond.
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The Lagos Waste Management Authority has urged residents to report illegal waste dumping, warning that blocked drains and indiscriminate disposal can increase flooding and public health risks. Residents can contact the authority through its designated reporting lines. The Lagos Waste Management Authority has urged residents to report cases of illegal waste dumping, warning that the practice poses environmental...
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October 16, 2026
