By Domingo Dargbeh
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the
Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) and partners commissioned an organic composting facility in Fiamah over the weekend.
The commissioning ceremony is part of a structured response to Monrovia growing waste crisis.
The facility is supported by the Government of Canada through the MRV for Climate Action Project.
It is expected to reduce landfill pressure, cut public health risks and convert organic waste into compost for agriculture.
EPA Executive Director Emmanuel Yarkpawolo, described the plant as a shift toward sustainable waste management.
“Today is not just about opening a facility, it is about validating a new model for Liberia.” Yarkpawolo said, the approach promotes environmental protection while creating economic value.
Monrovia City Mayor John-Charuk Siafa, spoke of how the initiative strengthens the city response to waste as a public health concern.
Siafa linked the project to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s ARREST Agenda, particularly with focus on environmental sustainability.
“We are waging a determined war on waste, because it is a public health issue, and a shared responsibility.” The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), which provided land for the facility, underscored the importance of institutional collaboration.
LWSC management described the project as key to improve urban sanitation services.
Pilot Lead Chris Godlove of the Solid Waste Management Transformative Project, referred to the ceremony as a milestone for innovation in waste management.
Godlove credited government leadership and partnerships for bringing the initiative to life.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, signaled increased budgetary support. Assistant Finance Minister Wellington Barchu spoke of how government was thinking about dedicating funding for solid waste management in the 2027 national budget.
Officials say the project’s long-term success will depend on public cooperation, especially proper waste separation and disposal practices.