{
  "id": 10632042,
  "title": "Gov’t announces plans to construct new landfill sites in Greater Accra, Eastern Region",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/govt-announces-plans-to-construct-new-landfill-sites-in-greater-accra",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T06:26:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/govt-announces-plans-to-construct-new-landfill-sites-in-greater-accra-eastern-region/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's government is planning to construct new landfill sites in the Greater Accra and Eastern regions to address the growing waste disposal issue, as reported on Accea-based Citi FM. Currently, the Kpone landfill, which has reached its capacity, is being prepared for decommissioning. Minister Mahama Ayariga stated that the shortage of engineered landfill facilities in some parts of the country has influenced this decision. The government is also exploring alternative waste management options, including incineration and waste-to-energy systems, which could convert waste into a source of energy. Discussions on adopting these technologies are underway at the government level, with the broader goal of moving towards a waste-management system that maximizes the productive use of waste while reducing reliance on landfill sites.",
  "summary": "The government is looking beyond the Kpone landfill as Ghana grapples with mounting waste, with plans underway to establish new landfill sites in parts of the Greater Accra and Eastern regions. Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister Mahama Ayariga said the move had become necessary as existing waste-disposal facilities face growing pressure. He disclosed […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "GNFS responds to two separate fire incidents in Greater Accra",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/gnfs-responds-to-two-separate-fire-incidents-in-greater-accra",
        "published": "2026-09-29T04:14:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}