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Ghana plans new landfill sites

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The Ghanaian government plans to build new landfill sites in the Greater Accra and Eastern regions to address rising waste volumes. The project is part of measures announced to improve waste management in the country, according to 3News.

The Ghanaian government plans to build new landfill sites in the Greater Accra and Eastern regions to cope with the increasing volume of waste generated in the country. Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister Mahama Ayariga said expanding waste-management infrastructure had become necessary, according to remarks reported on 29 September 2026.

The project aims to strengthen capacity in two regions facing rising waste volumes, as part of government measures to manage the growing amount of rubbish.

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