He said the initiative underscored the authority’s commitment to safety.
Mr Adebola described waste management as a collective responsibility.
Mr Gbadegesin said the state government decided to start the programme with its own workforce to demonstrate confidence in the initiative.
The Lagos Waste Management Authority says it apprehended 46 people during coordinated early morning operations across Lagos Island.
He explained that the policy marked a shift from viewing waste solely as a disposal challenge.
The MD said that the activities of unregulated waste handlers degraded the environment.
He said that the state had limited space to open new landfill sites due to its aquatic nature.
According to him, the Olusosun dumpsite is to be decommissioned within 18 months.
Mr Gbadegesin said the authority was looking at an annual economic value of $2.5 billion from a circular economy when harnessed.
LAWMA managing director Muyiwa Gbadegesin said in an interview on Monday in Lagos that the agency would introduce CNG compactors.
