{
  "id": 12153264,
  "title": "Government plans engineered landfills and waste transfer stations nationwide – Ayariga",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/government-plans-engineered-landfills-and-waste-transfer-stations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T12:21:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/government-plans-engineered-landfills-and-waste-transfer-stations-nationwide-ayariga/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's government plans to invest in engineered landfill sites and waste transfer stations nationwide as part of a major overhaul of the country's sanitation infrastructure. Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, announced this at the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House on Monday, October 5. The Ministry is currently refining a nationwide sanitation strategy and awaiting cost estimates for the construction of the proposed sites and transfer stations. Ayariga outlined the plan, which includes the construction of three landfill sites for Greater Accra, with two each for Greater Kumasi and Sekondi-Takoradi. The strategy also calls for the development of waste transfer stations in every Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assembly (MMDA) to enhance waste collection and transportation. To support the infrastructure, waste collection vehicles, tricycles, and household bins will be provided to strengthen waste management at the local level. Additionally, electronic payment systems will be implemented to streamline waste collection and boost the overall efficiency of the system. The proposed investments are part of the government's broader efforts to strengthen sanitation infrastructure and improve waste management across the nation.",
  "summary": "The government is preparing to invest in engineered landfill sites across regional capitals and waste transfer stations in Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies as part of a major overhaul of Ghana’s sanitation infrastructure.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "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."
}