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The Freetown City Council (FCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sierra Leone Police to support the implementation of the #DortiMusGo initiative, a citywide campaign aimed at improving waste management and promoting a cleaner and more resilient Freetown.
The agreement is intended to strengthen enforcement of the Waste Management Byelaws 2024 and ensure compliance across households, businesses, and institutions within the capital.
According to the FCC, all residents are required to register with FCC-approved waste collection service providers operating within their respective wards or blocks. The council said only authorised providers are permitted to collect waste in the city.
Residents and businesses are also expected to make payments for waste collection services through approved channels, including the Smart City Services App, USSD code 715123#, Orange Money, Afrimoney, and other licensed mobile money platforms. The FCC warned that payments made to unapproved collectors will be considered illegal.
The byelaws further require the use of standardised FCC-approved bins and bags, which are available through designated providers. Waste must be disposed of according to scheduled collection times, while indiscriminate dumping or burning of waste in drains, streets, waterways, or open spaces is prohibited. All waste is to be disposed of at designated sites in Kingtom and Kissy.
For liquid waste, including septic tank services, only registered operators are permitted to collect and transport waste to approved facilities. Street trading that obstructs waste collection routes has also been banned under the regulations.
The FCC said residents can track collection schedules and report missed services, illegal dumping, or unapproved waste collectors through the Smart City Services App or the toll-free hotline 8244.
A Joint Enforcement Team comprising FCC Metropolitan Police, the Sierra Leone Police, and the Judiciary has been deployed across all wards to enforce compliance.
Authorities warned that violations of the byelaws could attract fines of up to NLe 5,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both.
