It is an eyesore and a health risk. From Anthony to Mushin, Lagos is battling mountains of refuse, and residents say they have had enough.

A growing waste crisis is sweeping across several parts of Lagos, leaving residents, business owners and recyclers deeply concerned.

While some blame irregular collection, others point to indiscriminate dumping by residents. As exclusively reported by cbinews.tv, we went into the affected communities to get the real story.

In the Anthony area of Lagos, Ibrahim Ogunbadejo, a businessman says the situation has persisted for two months, with refuse collectors failing to show up regularly.

In Fadeyi, there is some acknowledgement of government effort, but locals say it needs to be far more robust.

In Maryland, business owners say the stench and sight of refuse is driving customers away from food outlets.

While many see a crisis, others see opportunity. Bassey Edet, a scavenger in Mushin, earns his living from the dumps, recycling refuse into useful products.

In Yaba, recyclers commend the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) for its work, but insist the current pace of evacuation cannot match the rate at which waste is generated.

When cbinews.tv contacted the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) for a response, officials maintained that evacuation has continued without interruption, but declined to speak on camera.

Ultimately, residents told cbinews.tv that evacuation alone will not solve the crisis. They are calling for stronger enforcement, consistent collection schedules and a real change in public attitude to waste disposal.

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