Gov’t planning to phase out ‘Aboboya’ with new waste collection system – Mahama Ayariga
The government is planning to phase out the use of aboboya for household waste collection as part of a new regulated system involving purpose-built waste collection vehicles and electronic payments.
The Ghanaian government is set to replace the traditional 'Aboboya' waste collection bicycles with a new, regulated system featuring purpose-built vehicles and electronic payments. This transition aims to modernize the waste management process. The proposed system will utilize specially designed vehicles that can automatically discharge waste at designated transfer stations.
From these stations, larger trucks will transport the waste to landfill sites. New transfer stations are planned to be situated within a five-kilometer radius of communities in major cities.
In an interview with Citi FM on September 10, Mahama Ayariga, a government official, disclosed that he had discussed the proposed investment with the Finance Minister. The Finance Minister expressed readiness to support the acquisition of the necessary vehicles. Ayariga stated, "So I’ve discussed with the Finance Minister; he says he’s willing to invest in those.
When those ones come, you can now replace that [Aboboyaa]." Additionally, the government is collaborating with banks and fintech companies to introduce electronic payment systems for household waste collection. Under this system, waste will be weighed at transfer stations, and the volume collected will determine the payments received by operators.
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