The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has begun installing new public waste bins across the Central Business District (CBD) of Accra, aiming to improve sanitation and encourage responsible waste disposal among residents and businesses.
The initiative follows the donation of 20 public waste bins by Duraplast on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as part of the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and national development.
The bins were strategically placed along the Kinbu to CMB stretch, a busy commercial corridor known for high pedestrian and vehicular traffic, where waste generation is particularly high.
Speaking during the installation exercise, Accra Mayor, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, explained that the bins are intended to serve traders, pedestrians, and roadside operators, while cautioning that they are not meant for household waste.
He stressed that individuals caught dumping household refuse in public bins would be arrested and prosecuted under the law.
Mayor Allotey assured the public that sanitation workers and trucks would be deployed daily to collect waste from the bins and maintain cleanliness in the city. He also called on corporate institutions to support the initiative, noting that maintaining a clean city requires collective effort and cooperation.
During the presentation of the bins, Executive Director of Duraplast Ms. Mireille Hitti, highlighted that sanitation remains a critical challenge in Accra. She stated that providing waste disposal infrastructure encourages responsible habits, improves public health, and fosters civic pride.
