Monrovia, December 23, 2024 – The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) has officially reopened its two modernized Solid Waste Transfer Stations at Fiamah and Stockton Creek, following months of extensive renovations.
The reopening ceremony, held on December 23, 2024, brought together key dignitaries, including Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Augustine Ngafafuan, and representatives from development partners like the World Bank, European Union, and United Nations. Mayor John-Charuk Siafa, who led the initiative, highlighted the significance of the achievement in addressing Monrovia’s ongoing waste management challenges.
In his remarks, Mayor Siafa emphasized the MCC’s commitment to improving waste management across Monrovia and its surroundings.
“Today marks the dedication of two fully modernized waste transfer stations that were temporarily closed for renovations in April,” he said. With the reopening, the MCC will transition away from using the Center Street and Bong Mines Bridge sites as temporary waste collection points.
Mayor Siafa outlined the MCC’s broader vision for waste management, which includes:
Creating a sustainable waste management model that prioritizes recycling and waste monetization, Laying the groundwork to expand this model to other cities across Liberia and Transforming Monrovia into a cleaner, innovative city that champions environmental sustainability.
Finance Minister Ngafafuan commended Mayor Siafa and the MCC team for their dedication, noting that the renovation project exemplifies the government’s commitment to improving citizens’ living standards. He also announced the government’s decision to prioritize counterpart funding to complement efforts by development partners.
EU Ambassador to Liberia, Madam Nona Deprez, praised the MCC for the renovations and reaffirmed the European Union’s support for Liberia’s development initiatives.
Mayor Siafa inherited the two transfer stations in a dilapidated state, with overwhelming waste and decayed structures. Their renovation signals a major milestone in Monrovia’s fight against its waste management crisis.
