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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 47404, member: 636"] Lagos waste officials arrested illegal garbage collectors near Victoria Island and Ikoyi areas on Sunday. The Lagos Waste Management Authority targeted cart pushers who operate without proper permits. Officials confiscated carts and detained workers during the enforcement operation. Managing Director Muyiwa Gbadegesin shared news of the arrests on his social media account. The crackdown continues efforts to stop unauthorized waste collection across the city. Illegal waste handlers threaten public health and break state environmental rules. These unauthorized collectors damage the city's sanitation system and create safety risks for residents. LAWMA demands that all citizens use approved waste management companies. The authority maintains strict policies against improper garbage disposal practices. Officials warn that violations will result in serious consequences for offenders. Property owners must check credentials before hiring waste collection services. The state requires all waste handlers to register with LAWMA and follow official guidelines. Companies that operate without approval face immediate shutdown and legal action. Residents who use illegal services also risk penalties under environmental protection laws. The authority urges everyone to report unauthorized waste collection activities. Violators face fines starting at 250,000 naira under the 2017 Lagos State Environmental Laws. Officials can also seize equipment and file criminal charges against repeat offenders. The harsh penalties reflect the government's commitment to maintaining clean neighborhoods. LAWMA promises continued enforcement operations throughout the metropolitan area. The authority calls these measures necessary to protect public health and urban safety standards. [/QUOTE]

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