Mayor Warns Against "Clean Salone Boys" Illegal Waste Disposal

Mayor Warns Against "Clean Salone Boys" Illegal Waste Disposal

The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, has issued a formal advisory to residents regarding the engagement of unauthorized waste collectors, commonly known as "Clean Salone boys." 

Investigations have confirmed that these informal operators frequently engage in the illegal disposal of refuse in public thoroughfares and communal spaces across the municipality.

Mayor Aki-Sawyerr emphasized the necessity of utilizing Freetown City Council (FCC) certified waste service providers. The continued reliance on unverified collectors significantly exacerbates the capital's sanitation challenges and undermines public health initiatives.

"We urge all citizens to cease the delegation of waste disposal to unauthorized street collectors, as this practice leads directly to the accumulation of litter on our streets. For professional and regulated waste management services, please contact the municipal hotline at 8244 to reach a certified provider," stated the Mayor.

Reports indicate that many informal collectors fail to utilize designated disposal sites, opting instead to abandon refuse at road junctions and within drainage systems. This conduct directly conflicts with the FCC’s strategic objectives to maintain a clean and sustainable urban environment.

The Mayor noted that these practices hinder the council's ongoing efforts to enhance sanitation standards and preserve the aesthetic and environmental integrity of Freetown’s communities.

This directive is a core component of the FCC’s broader regulatory enforcement campaign. The Council mandates that all household and commercial waste disposal must be managed exclusively through licensed operators integrated into the municipal waste management infrastructure.

Under the "Dorti Mus Go" reform framework and existing sanitation bylaws, the dumping of waste in public spaces, including waterways and gutters, is strictly prohibited. Individuals found in violation of these regulations will be subject to significant fines and legal penalties.

The FCC has established several resources to facilitate compliance, including professional service providers, organized tricycle collection units, and dedicated transfer stations, all accessible via the 8244 sanitation hotline.

The Council maintains a rigorous schedule of street cleansing and community sanitation exercises to address the ongoing logistical requirements of urban waste management.

In conclusion, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr called for full public cooperation with these measures, warning that non-compliance poses substantial environmental risks and threatens the collective well-being of all Freetown residents.