Oyo sets one-month deadline for waste bin compliance
The Oyo state government has announced the commencement of enforcement of mandatory waste bin provision for all residential and commercial buildings.
The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, said in a statement on Monday that the government had given residents and property owners one month to comply with the directive.
Mr Aderinto warned that a stringent enforcement operation will begin on Sept. 1, 2026.
The commissioner noted that the initiative was part of the government’s renewed efforts to strengthen environmental sanitation and ensure proper waste management across the state.
He further explained that every household, residential building, business premises, shopping complex, and plaza must provide designated waste bins.
He added that waste bins must be commensurate with the size of the building, the number of occupants, and the volume of waste generated.
The commissioner stressed that all residents and business owners must patronise only government-accredited private-sector participants responsible for waste collection and evacuation.
He warned that anyone found engaging unapproved waste contractors or disposing of waste through unauthorised means would face the full weight of the law.
Mr Aderinto urged members of the public experiencing challenges with waste collection services or those uncertain about accredited PSP operators to report to the Oyo State Solid Waste Management Authority (OYOWMA).
The commissioner added that residents could also contact the Department of Environmental Health Services under his ministry for necessary guidance and clarification.
He further revealed that government’s enforcement teams would also verify evidence of payment of waste evacuation fees during inspections.
He added that residents and businesses were expected to remain up to date with their monthly waste disposal payments as part of compliance requirements.
The commissioner explained that the new enforcement exercise is an extension of the state’s daily environmental sanitation initiative.
He restated that having waste bins and engaging accredited PSPs were not sufficient if the surroundings remained dirty.
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