The Environmental Health and Waste Management Department of Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has warned residents against indiscriminate waste disposal.

The department gave the warning during the second day of its public sensitisation campaign on proper waste management on Tuesday in Lagos.

It decried the increasing rate of dumping refuse along roads and the associated health risks.

The sensitisation exercise, which commenced on June 22, aims to promote proper waste disposal and environmental cleanliness across communities, in line with the Lagos State government’s clean and healthy environment policy.

Speaking during the exercise, the team leader, Ajoke Salami, said the council had provided a waste compactor to enhance refuse collection.

Ms Salami said the awareness campaign was aimed at encouraging residents to comply with proper waste management practices.

She warned against indiscriminate refuse disposal, especially on road medians and major highways.

According to her, such acts constitute environmental offences punishable under existing regulations.

“The indiscriminate dumping of waste not only defaces the environment but also contributes to flooding, environmental pollution and public health challenges.

“The council’s waste compactor has become operational and will be deployed across communities for the evacuation of accumulated refuse,” she said.

Ms Salami commended the council leadership for the initiative.

She said the measure would improve sanitation standards, reduce environmental hazards and enhance environmental cleanliness across communities in the LCDA.

 (NAN)