Digital address: WR-003-7798 Client Service Tel: +233 55 420 2626 Email: info@shamadistrict.gov.gh
Waste Management Services
Services of the waste management department ranges from waste collection and disposal, public cleansing to advisory services.
Services are either rendered directly or outsourced to private service providers through franchise agreement, or direct contract where the Shama District Assembly pay for the service rendered.
Statutory services provided by the department include waste collection from public places such as markets, lorry stations and public open spaces.
Solid Waste Collection Services
Subscription to solid waste services is mandatory to all owners and occupiers of all types of premises (domestic, industrial, institutions etc).
Prospective service beneficiaries are required to register with only SDA accredited service providers in their respective communities for solid waste services.
It is illegal to subscribe to services of unaccredited service providers.
Special Waste Collection Services
- Evacuation of bulk waste from private property
- Evacuation of construction waste and debris
- Cleaning of constructing site and evacuation of waste after completion of project
- Evacuation of E-Waste
- Cleaning and Evacuation of toxic waste
Liquid Waste Management Services
- Desludging of septic tanks
- Desilting of septic tanks
- Construction of household toilets
- Implementation of GAMA-WSP household toilets project
- Connection to Metropolitan sewerage network
- Design and construction of toilet facilities
Apply for:
- Solid waste management, contact the Head of Environmental Health Department on
+233 24 443 6255
Cleansing Services
- Cleaning of streets, pavements and kerbs
- Cleaning of public open spaces
- Cleaning of public places such as markets and lorry parks
- Cleaning of drains
These services are available to private property owner or establishments on demand
Advisory Services
- Development of waste management plans for real estate developers, commercial properties and industrial establishments
- Preparation of RFPs for procurement of waste management services by private entities
- Evaluation of proposals for waste management services