Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Concerns are mounting over poor waste management practices in Moyamba Junction following remarks by a senior citizen, Mohamed Tucker, during a recent interview with Kori Radio.
Tucker expressed serious concern over the increasing and indiscriminate dumping of waste across the township, describing the situation as a growing threat to public health. He said the manner in which residents dispose of refuse is unsafe and unhygienic, contributing to declining sanitation standards in the area.
“The situation is becoming alarming,” Tucker said, adding that many residents are failing to take cleanliness and public health issues seriously.
He identified several hotspots where waste has accumulated in large quantities, including the back of Moyamba Junction Market, the Freetown Main Motor Park, and a culvert along the Bo to Freetown highway. According to him, the culvert is nearly filled with litter, posing a serious risk of blockage to water flow.
Tucker warned that clogged drainage systems could have severe consequences, especially with the rainy season approaching. He cautioned that flooding could occur if urgent action is not taken, potentially leading to loss of lives and destruction of property.
He further called on residents to change their attitudes toward waste disposal, describing current practices as careless and harmful to community well-being.
Tucker also advised petty traders to adopt better waste management practices by keeping small bins at their stalls and ensuring daily disposal of refuse rather than allowing it to accumulate in open spaces.
He urged key stakeholders, including local authorities, traditional leaders, and community groups, to introduce and enforce by-laws aimed at improving sanitation and regulating waste disposal in Moyamba Junction.
The warning comes at a critical time as residents prepare for the rainy season, with many hoping that swift intervention will help avert a looming environmental and public health crisis.
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