Prominent waste management firm in Ghana, Zoomlion has pointed to attitudinal challenges as a key obstacle to efficient waste management in the nation’s capital.
In an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show with Bernard Avle, Sophia Kudjordji, Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer at Zoomlion Ghana Ltd, expressed concerns about ongoing waste issues despite significant investments in the sector.
Despite expanding their workforce to enhance clean-up operations, challenges persist due to public attitudes towards waste disposal and weak enforcement by law agencies.
Kudjordji lamented, “Despite significant investments in waste management, it’s disheartening to see the amount of waste still present. We’ve increased our clean-up teams, but attitudes, behaviors, and enforcement gaps pose significant challenges.”
Accra, the capital, has long struggled with flooding, worsened by clogged drains filled with waste.
Zoomlion reported that 70% of waste in Accra is collected, with 30% remaining uncollected.
Moreover, major waste management firms, including Zoomlion, handle 80% of waste, while local operators handle the rest.
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