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The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Freetown City Council (FCC), has introduced a standardized pricing structure for waste collection services in the capital, setting maximum charges that approved waste service providers can levy on households, businesses, and institutions.
The announcement, made by Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, is aimed at promoting transparency, affordability, and fairness in the delivery of waste management services across the city.
Under the new framework, all FCC-approved waste collection operators are required to adhere to the established price caps, preventing arbitrary charges and ensuring residents receive services at regulated rates.
According to the approved tariff schedule, households will pay a maximum of Le10 for the collection of up to 25 kilograms of waste, Le15 for 50 kilograms, Le30 for 120 kilograms, and Le80 for 300 kilograms. Businesses and institutions will be charged up to Le55 for 120 kilograms, Le140 for 300 kilograms, and Le220 for 500 kilograms of waste.
City authorities said the standardized pricing system forms part of broader efforts to strengthen urban sanitation, improve service delivery, and create a more accountable waste management sector.
The initiative is also expected to enhance public confidence in waste collection services while supporting ongoing efforts to keep Freetown clean and environmentally sustainable.
The FCC urged residents, businesses, and institutions to engage only approved waste service providers and report any violations of the newly established pricing guidelines. Officials noted that the reforms are designed to ensure that all residents have access to reliable waste collection services at fair and predictable costs.
The introduction of the standardized waste collection price list marks another step in the government’s drive to improve sanitation standards and promote a cleaner, healthier urban environment for residents of Freetown.
