Waste Management Department
The Waste Management Department is established at Metropolitan Assembly as per Second Schedule of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936). The Department exists 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.
Contact Information
- Phone
- 024 333 8285
- Address
- CC-000-0889, Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana.
- Office hours
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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
- Provide technical support to the Metropolitan Assembly on sustainable waste management strategies.
- Prepare short, medium and long-term strategic waste management plans.
- 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 PPP arrangements for Waste Management Services.
- Enforce bye-laws and regulations relating to waste management and sanitation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and communities to improve waste management practices.
- Monitor and evaluate waste management operations and service delivery.
- Prepare reports and data for planning, budgeting and decision-making.
Services
- Household and commercial waste collection
- Street sweeping and public place cleaning
- Waste transport and disposal
- Public education on waste management
- Recycling and resource recovery promotion
- Sanitation enforcement and compliance