Freetown Enforces Waste Regulations Under #DortiMusGo

Freetown Enforces Waste Regulations Under #DortiMusGo

The Freetown City Council (FCC), in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police, has announced the full enforcement of the Solid and Liquid Waste Collection Byelaws 2024 as part of the citywide #DortiMusGo initiative.

According to a public notice issued on 4 June 2026, the enforcement follows a formal Memorandum of Understanding between FCC and the Sierra Leone Police aimed at strengthening compliance with waste management regulations across Freetown.

The council stated that all residents, businesses, and institutions must now comply with the byelaws, which include mandatory registration with authorized waste service providers and payment of designated collection fees. Under this framework, only FCC-approved providers are permitted to collect waste within designated wards.

Residents are required to register with assigned service providers and utilize approved payment platforms, including the Smart City Services App, USSD code *715123#, Orange Money, Afrimoney, or licensed mobile money agents. Payments to unauthorized collectors are strictly prohibited.

The regulations further mandate the use of FCC-standardized bins and bags, with disposal strictly aligned with scheduled collection times. Dumping or burning waste in public spaces—such as drains, streets, and waterways—is strictly forbidden. All septic and liquid waste services must be managed by registered providers and transported to approved disposal facilities in Kingtom and Kissy.

The FCC has implemented standardized pricing structures based on bin size and waste volume to ensure transparency. For instance, a 25kg bag costs NLe 15, a 50-litre bin is priced at NLe 25, and a 120-litre bin is NLe 50, with costs scaling up to NLe 500 for a 1000-litre capacity. Industrial, medical, and construction waste are subject to special rates.

Authorities have warned that non-compliance will result in strict penalties, including fines of up to NLe 5,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both. A Joint Enforcement Team, consisting of the FCC Metropolitan Police, the Sierra Leone Police, and the Judiciary, has been deployed citywide to ensure compliance.

Residents are encouraged to report illegal dumping, missed collections, and unauthorized collectors via the FCC toll-free hotline 8244 or the Smart City Services App.

The #DortiMusGo initiative marks a significant effort toward enhancing sanitation, environmental protection, and urban resilience in Freetown.