May 18,2026
The Monrovia City Corporation has announced the implementation of new municipal administrative regulations alongside a public-private partnership solid waste management framework, urging residents and businesses to fully cooperate with the reforms.
The new regulations and waste collection mechanism are designed to restore urban order, significantly improve sanitation, safeguard public health, and strengthen environmental sustainability across Monrovia, particularly by addressing long-standing challenges with waste disposal and urban management.
The official statement was delivered by Mr. Abel Plackie, Director General of Corporate Services, during a press conference held today.
The solid waste partnership is being implemented in collaboration with the Liberia Solid Waste Association (LISWA) and the National Community-Based Enterprises (NACOBE). The new system introduces a decentralized, district-based waste management structure, where community-based enterprises will handle household and small business waste, while small and medium-sized enterprises will be responsible for servicing larger businesses, institutions, and diplomatic facilities.
The first phase of implementation is scheduled to commence on July 1, 2026, in Districts 7, 8, 9, and 16, marking a pilot rollout before expansion to other parts of the city.
The city government has assured robust monitoring and round-the-clock enforcement of the ordinances, emphasizing strict compliance. A 30-day public awareness campaign on the new regulations and the solid waste management framework will be conducted ahead of full enforcement.
The Corporation has called on all residents and businesses to access and comply with the new regulations through the official website of the institution.
Under the new municipal regulations, all households and businesses are required to subscribe to certified waste collection services, with strict penalties, including immediate fines, for littering, illegal dumping, and disposing of waste in drains, wetlands, and other unauthorized areas.
The regulations also restrict street vending to designated locations using approved structures, while enforcing mandatory permits for construction, renovation, outdoor advertising, and public events. Additionally, higher sanitation and maintenance standards are imposed on businesses and public facilities, alongside mandatory participation in the monthly โCitywide Mary Broh Sanitation Day.โ
Furthermore, the regulations prohibit the sale of gasoline in containers and roadside repair activities, while introducing controls on noise pollution from entertainment centers, churches, and public events to protect residential communities.
The MCC reiterated that these reforms represent a major and strategic step toward building a cleaner, safer, and more environmentally responsible capital city.
For his part, Monrovia City Mayor John-Charuk Siafa described the reforms as one of the most significant and transformative measures taken to sustainably address the cityโs pressing sanitation and urban management challenges.
Meanwhile, City Council member Hester Baker called on all stakeholders, including internal staff of the Corporation, to uphold and enforce the standards established under the new regulations.
Signed: Department of Press and Public Affairs
