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Successive governments in Lagos State have had to contend with the problem of the management of Municipal Solid Waste. Various strategies have been deployed to tackle the problem with varying degree of successes. The objective of this paper is to appraise two aspects of this problem: Storage and Collection. The weaknesses and strengths of the methods were examined and the insights into these formed the bases of suggestions for improvement in the study area Primary data were obtained through interviews with the various stakeholders and secondary data were collated from the archives of relevant agencies, especially Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and earlier study by the author. In Lagos state, waste storage is done at the point of generation and temporary mid-way locations like Refuse Houses, Community Dumpsites, Highway median, Junctions and Bus stops. Major refuse collection methods examined include: bell ringing, Door-toDoor/Highway Traverse, Bulk-loading, Vehicle towing, Corpse removals and Bin Collections. Major suggestions made are concerned with the need for sorting of the waste at the point of generation to enhance reduction, re-use and re-cycling which will provide jobs, income, raw materials and promote clean environment. Refuse Houses that were sold off should be re-purchased for the use of the PSP operators as temporary storage point. It is also suggested that demographic characteristics and activities be understood before any storage or collection strategy is adopted. Government is advised to continue with its involvement of private sector participants with appropriate legal, infrastructural and institutional support. It is also suggested that public enlightenment be continuous to inform the residents of the government’s policy and the duties and privileges of the citizens thereof.

Appraisal of Storage and Collection Strategies of Municipal Solid Waste in Lagos State