Afrinova Wastle Solutions Limited has launched Wastle, a technology-driven waste management platform designed to improve access to reliable waste collection services while promoting recycling, creating green jobs and advancing Ghana’s circular economy.

The platform, launched on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, seeks to provide households, businesses and institutions with dependable waste collection through digital innovation and stronger community participation.

The initiative is being rolled out in partnership with the Ayawaso West, Madina and Adentan Municipal Assemblies as part of efforts to improve sanitation and support cleaner, healthier communities.

Speaking at the launch, the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, called on Ghanaians to make proper waste management a daily habit rather than limiting clean-up efforts to periodic sanitation exercises.

His remarks come ahead of the government’s national clean-up exercise scheduled for Friday, 10 July, and Saturday, 11 July, across seven flood-affected regions to help reduce the risk of further flooding following recent heavy rains.

“Wastle is here at the right time so let’s take advantage of this and enjoy their services at the comfort of our homes and offices.” He added, “We should come out and clean our surroundings, especially in front of our homes. We shouldn’t wait for sanitation exercises. It should become part of our regular routine,” Dumelo said.

He welcomed the introduction of the Wastle platform, expressing confidence that it would strengthen waste collection systems and contribute to addressing Ghana’s sanitation challenges.

The Managing Partner for Operations at Afrinova Wastle Solutions Limited, Alex Kwame Donyinah, said the concept for Wastle was inspired by the company’s observation that many households relied on passing tricycle operators to dispose of their waste, highlighting the broader challenge of inconsistent waste collection across the country.

“Why should families and businesses rely on chance encounters just to dispose of their waste when technology can provide a reliable solution?” he asked.

Donyinah explained that “Wastle leverages digital technology to bridge the gap between waste generators and service providers, making waste collection more efficient”.

He added that poor sanitation continues to impose significant economic costs on Ghana and stressed that technology, strategic partnerships and active community participation are essential to building cleaner and more resilient communities.

Representing the Member of Parliament for Madina, Ivan Dzakpasu said the recent floods underscored the consequences of poor waste disposal and blocked drainage systems.

He described Wastle as more than a waste collection application, noting that it also empowers residents to request waste collection services and report blocked drains before they become flood hazards.

“This is not just an app. It is a tool to help prevent the disasters we have experienced. A cleaner community is a safer community,” he said.

The launch of Wastle marks another step towards leveraging technology to improve sanitation delivery, strengthen environmental sustainability and encourage greater public participation in keeping communities clean.