The government says waste collected during the ongoing post-flood cleanup exercise will be processed and recycled for agricultural and other productive uses as part of efforts to strengthen sustainable waste management.

The assurance was given by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, during a tour of transfer stations and the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant to assess how waste collected from flood-hit communities is being managed.

According to the minister, the government is moving beyond simply disposing of waste by promoting recycling and composting to support agriculture and environmental sustainability.

He explained that the inspection forms part of efforts to monitor the entire waste management chain—from the collection of debris in affected communities to its final processing—to ensure the system delivers long-term environmental benefits.

The Minister noted that organic waste is being converted into compost for agricultural and horticultural purposes, while recyclable materials such as plastics are separated for further processing.

He added that strengthening waste recovery and recycling remains key to the government’s efforts to build a cleaner, more sustainable Ghana while reducing the environmental impact of flood-related waste.

The visit formed part of activities under the ongoing National Sanitation Day exercise, which seeks to clear debris from flood-hit communities and improve environmental sanitation across Accra.