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- Wahab said the Olusosun site would begin its transition once the state’s waste-to-wealth partner commences operations
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to decommission the Olusosun and Soluos 2 and 3 landfill sites within the next 18 months.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, revealed this during an inspection tour of the sites over the weekend. He explained that the timeline would give the state enough room to complete new waste management plants in Badagry, Ikorodu, and Epe, which will serve as alternatives before the shutdown of the existing landfills.
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Wahab said the Olusosun site would begin its transition once the state’s waste-to-wealth partner commences operations at the material recovery facility. According to him, the process will involve a gradual shutdown and capping of the site in line with international environmental standards.
He stressed that decommissioning would only begin after alternative facilities are ready to receive the residue from processed and sorted waste.
The commissioner added that the state was shifting from a traditional linear waste disposal model to a modern, environmentally responsible system that treats waste as a valuable resource.
“We are moving into a proper waste management ecosystem where the amount of waste that ends up in landfills will be significantly reduced,” Wahab said. “We will recycle a substantial portion, convert some into compost fertiliser, and channel combustible materials to partners such as Lafayette for energy production.”
He noted that, ultimately, only a minimal fraction of total waste would require disposal in landfills once the new system becomes fully operational.
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