The Lagos Waste Management Authority is advocating for residents to acquire smart bins to enhance domestic waste storage, aiming for a cleaner and more sustainable environment.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, LAWMA’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, made this appeal during a demonstration at the agency’s Ijora Olopa headquarters on Tuesday.
The demonstration showcased how waste evacuation trucks handle the new smart bins.
Gbadegesin highlighted the benefits of incorporating smart bins into Lagos’s waste management system.
“The smart bin has added features that improve its functionality. For instance, this smart bin has a Radio Frequency Identification chain that enables us to know when it is emptied by the PSP operators. With this bin, we can monitor and assess their performance,” he explained.
He also noted that each smart bin is geolocated to a specific residence, stating, “When you buy the smart bin, we deliver it to a house and pin it to that house. So, the bin is forever associated with that house. If it is stolen, we can track it, tell where the bin is, and monitor it remotely from our control room.”
Gbadegesin emphasized the smart bins’ durability, boasting a 15-year warranty, and their advanced features compared to traditional bins.
“The bins are not only smart but also durable with a 15-year warranty. They provide comfort to every resident and offer good quality for money,” he said.
In addition to their durability, the smart bins are colour-coded to promote waste in the separation and recycling.
“We have two types of bins: the green one for general waste and the blue one for recycling. If you have the recycling bin, there is an opportunity for you to receive incentives for the recyclables you collect,” Gbadegesin added.
He encouraged Lagos residents to embrace this innovation, urging, “It’s 2024, and with Artificial Intelligence and other innovations, Lagos can’t afford to be left behind. If you want to be part of the new Lagos, you need to get this smart bin. It will help us achieve our shared goal of keeping Lagos clean.
Gbadegesin also called on residents to adopt the new initiatives from LAWMA, emphasizing the importance of avoiding indiscriminate waste dumping and utilizing the services of designated PSP operators.
