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A large pile of garbage along the Hillside bypass road leading to Fourah Bay College has been cleared following growing concerns from residents, students and other road users.
The cleanup comes after weeks of complaints about the accumulation of rubbish along the road, which residents said had begun affecting pedestrian and vehicular movement in the area.
Politico newspaper reported that the dumpsite had attracted growing concern because of its proximity to Fourah Bay College and surrounding communities. The road is regularly used by students, commuters and residents traveling to and from the college.
The newspaper’s reporter visited the area on Monday, August 17, 2026, and found that efforts were underway to remove the accumulated waste.
Young men operating a nearby car wash told the reporter that they had been mobilized by a woman from an unidentified institution to help clear the rubbish. The report did not establish the identity of the woman or the institution involved.
The cleanup followed calls from residents for authorities to address the situation. Marie Conteh, a mother of three, told Politico that they “really need help, as the flies from the rubbish are becoming unbearable.”
Conteh also called on the government and Fourah Bay College administration to assist with clearing the area and ensuring that it remains clean.
Another resident, Bai Turay, had accused Clean Salone workers of depositing rubbish at the location. He said residents had previously taken action against some workers, after which the dumping stopped for a period before returning.
Some Okada riders, speaking anonymously, also raised accusations concerning the nearby car wash operators. The report, however, did not independently establish who was responsible for the repeated dumping.
The removal of the garbage provides temporary relief for people using the road, but residents have called for measures to prevent the site from becoming an illegal dumpsite again.
Fourah Bay College is preparing for its bicentennial celebration in the first quarter of 2027. The University of Sierra Leone has said the institution is pursuing a broader transformation agenda that includes campus beautification and improvements to its physical environment.
Residents now want the authorities responsible for waste management and the surrounding area to ensure the cleared location does not once again become a dumping ground.
