Winning LAWMA/state waste contracts starts with the right vehicles: compactor sizing, bin compatibility and the tender file.
PSP operators in Lagos and waste boards in other states specify vehicle requirements in tenders. Buying wrong costs you the contract; buying right is straightforward.
The standard requirements
- Rear-loader compactor — typically 8–15 m³ for scheduled rounds; body sealing and leak containment inspected
- Bin compatibility — lift gear must handle the LGA's bins (120/240/660 L standards)
- Technical file — specification sheets, hydraulics schematics, bin-lift certification with the bid
- Fleet size — contracts state unit counts; scaling means staged deliveries
Sizing by contract type
| Round type | Vehicle |
|---|---|
| Household scheduled rounds | 8–15 m³ compactor |
| Markets & dispersed points | Hook lift with containers / skip loader |
| Transfer runs | 18–26 m³ heavy compactor |
Details in waste management solutions; configurations in the refuse family; budgeting in the compactor price guide.
The tender file, included
We issue the technical file with the quotation — the same documents tender committees ask for. Order the bin-lift gear matched to your target LGAs at specification time, not after.
Local market notes are general guidance. Confirm current port tariffs, state waste management rules and road restrictions with local authorities and your clearing agent before committing.