Waste Management - PPPHC Flashcards
What is the full meaning of LAWMA?
Lagos Waste Management Authority.
Who is primarily responsible for waste management in Lagos State?
LAWMA (Lagos Waste Management Authority).
What is the estimated daily waste generation in Lagos State?
About 9,000 metric tonnes per day.
What is the population estimate of Lagos State?
Over 18.5 million people.
Lagos accounts for what percentage of Nigeria’s urban population?
27.4%.
Mention three key stakeholders involved in waste management in Lagos apart from LAWMA.
Ministry of the Environment, Local Governments, Private Sector Participants (PSPs).
What is the role of PSP operators in Lagos waste management?
Collection, transportation, and disposal of waste.
Which sector complements LAWMA by collecting residual waste?
Informal labour force.
List any four Departments under LAWMA.
Waste Management Services, Marine Waste, Medical Waste Management, Landfill Operations.
State two additional Departments in LAWMA.
Commercial Services, Corporate Intelligence & Strategy.
What is the main responsibility of the Waste Management Services Department?
Management of waste collection, transportation, and disposal across Lagos.
Which LAWMA unit manages waste at landfill sites?
Landfill/Dumpsite Management Unit.
What unit handles waste from Lagos waterways?
Marine Waste Services Unit.
Which unit is responsible for highway cleaning in Lagos?
Street Sweepers Unit.
What unit manages waste generated from markets?
Market Waste Unit.
Which LAWMA unit is responsible for recycling activities?
Recycling Unit.
List three benefits of recycling.
Conserves natural resources, reduces pollution, creates employment.
What are three examples of items that can be recycled?
Plastic bottles, glass, paper.
What initiative encourages recycling participation in Lagos?
LAWMA Recycling Initiatives.
What is the Recycling Bank Initiative?
A system where residents exchange recyclables for incentives.
Give two tips to improve recycling habits.
Sort waste properly and rinse recyclables before disposal.
Name the department in LAWMA that handles medical waste.
Medical Waste Management Department.
What department oversees the business aspect of LAWMA services?
Commercial Services Department.
Which department in LAWMA handles research and strategy?
Corporate Intelligence & Strategy Department.
Name the department that handles administrative and corporate services in LAWMA.
Corporate Services Department.
