The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has recorded a 14.4-tonne reduction in solid waste from the Central Business District (CBD) following an ongoing decongestion exercise.
Engineer Solomon Noi, Head of Waste Management at AMA, disclosed that the daily waste haul from the CBD has dropped from six to four tipper truckloads. He made the revelation during a session of the Assembly’s First Ordinary Meeting.
“After the exercise, we are recording an average of four trips a day. This represents a reduction of two loads of tipper trucks, estimated at 14.4 tonnes of waste,” he stated.
The initiative, part of AMA’s “Reset Agenda,” aims to restore order, improve sanitation, and enhance air quality in the capital. According to officials, the cleaner environment and reduced congestion are already positively impacting traffic flow and public health.
Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey reaffirmed his commitment to the campaign, saying sanitation standards will remain a key performance metric. “I’m heading to the market myself to engage traders. This is not a one-off effort,” he said, citing President Mahama’s directive to hold appointees accountable for sanitation outcomes.
The mayor also emphasized that the operation has not strained AMA’s finances and highlighted police collaboration for law enforcement. “We’re not quitting this work today or tomorrow,” he told the Assembly.
The AMA is also using public education tools, including information vans, to drive compliance. “Fixing Accra is non-negotiable,” the Mayor said, urging all stakeholders to stay committed to keeping the city clean and orderly.
