The sanitation crisis in every part of Monrovia continues to deteriorate, with garbage being uncollected daily.
The situation has raised concerns about public health, environmental protection and the effectiveness of the city’s waste management strategy.
Residents and business owners say, heaps of uncollected garbage have become a common sights in every part of the town; covering the suburbs and entrances.
As the rainy season continues, many citizens fear that the growing accumulation of waste could worsen flooding, increase mosquito breeding, and expose them to preventable diseases, including cholera and typhoid.
Against this backdrop, Monrovia City Mayor John-Charuk Siafa had visited the Whein Town landfill to assess the challenges, and interact with sanitation workers responsible for handling refuse disposal.
Siafa discussed with workers for practical and sustainable approaches to improve waste collection and disposal.
He emphasized the need for effective leadership to engage with workers rather than relying solely on reports from city offices.
“You cannot fix a problem from behind a desk. Real progress happens when leaders stand with the people doing the work. Together, we will transform waste management.”
While the inspection has been welcomed as a positive gesture, many residents argued that visible improvements have yet to materialize in communities where garbage continues to accumulate on a daily basis.
