Waste Management Department
The Waste Management Department is established at Metropolitan Assembly as per Second Schedule of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936). Waste Management Department exist to solve waste management challenges through the mobilisation, harmonisation and utilisation of qualified human capacity and resources to deliver safe, effective and efficient collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste (liquid waste, solid waste) with the collaboration of all stakeholders to improve the quality of life of the citizenry.
Vision
Providing access to safe, sustainable and equitable environmental sanitation infrastructure and services for enhanced public health and socio-economic opportunities for the citizenry.
Mission
To deliver waste management solutions through effective and efficient service delivery in collaboration with all stakeholders to enhance the quality of life of the citizenry.
Core Functions & Responsibilities
Waste management comprises the safe, effective and efficient separation and collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste (liquid waste and solid waste). Waste management (covering separation, collection and sanitary disposal of wastes, including solid wastes, liquid wastes, excreta, industrial wastes, health-care and other hazardous wastes; cleansing of thoroughfares, markets, streets, drains and other public spaces).
Waste Management Department in the Metropolitan shall:
- Provide technical support to the Metropolitan Assemblies on sustainable waste management strategies.
- Prepare short, medium and long-term strategic waste management plans (e.g. MTDPs etc.).
- Provide adequate Sanitary Infrastructure (planning, design, costing and implementation) for separation, collection, treatment and safe disposal, reuse and recycling of both solid and liquid waste.
- Supervise and control the operation of cesspit emptiers and allied equipment.
- Facilitate the process of procuring, licensing and supervision of private sector service providers (including Development of Public Private Partnership arrangements for Waste Management Services).
Management
Mr. Jonas Duneebon
Contact Details
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Phone Number
+233 24 427 7522 -
Email Address
wastemanagement@
ccma.gov.gh -
Location
17 Johnston Road,
Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana.
Relevant Documents
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Emptier Service Form
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