The Oyo State Waste Management Task Force has commenced the placement of abatement notices on the premises of companies, industries and homes without waste bins across the state.
An abatement notice, usually a legal document, is used to reveal a particular violation and actions to be taken to correct it.
A statement by the Chairman of the task force, Aderonke Adedayo, said the availability of waste bins cannot be overemphasised as they promote clean and healthy environment.
She disclosed that the recent move is part of the government’s measures aimed at ensuring proper waste management and environmental hygiene in the state.
While urging landlords and property owners to provide waste bins for their properties and ensure compliance, she said, “The Task Force will ensure proper waste management in the state because it is very crucial to the well-being of residents. The use of waste bins is a must in Oyo State, as this will help us prevent the spread of diseases.”
She therefore warned that the sanctions embedded in the waste management laws for not having waste bins will be rigorously applied.
Meanwhile, the Managing Director, Mottainai Recycling Ltd, Adey Adewuyi, has revealed that the state government will commence placement of the notice on residential properties by April 17.
He stressed that placement of the notices on business and residential properties is in lieu of the forthcoming enforcement of the use of waste bins by businesses and residents across the state, adding that his company will work with relevant agencies to ensure compliance.
“We are working tirelessly to ensure a cleaner Oyo State. Mottainai is working with the Oyo State Environmental Task force and other relevant agencies to ensure a cleaner Oyo State. They will also help in enforcement of the use of waste bins across the state. Recall that we have sensitized community leaders, Market leaders and other relevant agencies in the State to ensure compliance with the policy,” he said.