Zoomlion Ghana Limited has launched a bold nationwide initiative to overhaul Ghana’s waste management system by deploying 200 advanced sanitation trucks – 100 of which have already hit the road across all 16 regions.
The rollout, which represents a major leap in the country’s fight against poor sanitation, aims to significantly enhance waste collection efficiency, improve public health, and reinforce Ghana’s environmental resilience.
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The second batch of 100 trucks is expected soon, according to Zoomlion, as part of its broader plan to modernise waste management infrastructure and respond to the increasing demands of Ghana’s fast-growing urban population.
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At a regional commissioning event in Koforidua, the Sanitation Chairman of the New Juaben South Municipal Assembly, Mr. Enoch Boahene, commended the company’s trailblazing role in sanitation. Representing the Eastern Regional Minister, Boahene said the new trucks will drastically improve district-level operations and speed up refuse evacuation.
“Without Zoomlion’s forward-thinking approach, waste would have overwhelmed our communities. Their logistics support and coordination with assemblies have cleared stubborn waste heaps in areas like New Juaben and brought urgent relief,” he stated.
Boahene called on traditional authorities, local leaders, and the general public to rally behind Zoomlion’s mission, emphasising that sanitation is a shared responsibility critical to Ghana’s future.
Mr. Emil Amoah, General Manager of 360 Waste Limited, a Zoomlion subsidiary, described the initiative as a long-term investment in health, sustainability, and urban modernisation.
“These are not ordinary trucks; they are equipped with cutting-edge features designed to operate efficiently under diverse conditions. This marks a serious commitment to cleaner, healthier cities,” Amoah said.
He added that the fleet will improve coverage, particularly in neglected or underserved communities, while also enhancing the country’s capacity to respond quickly to sanitation emergencies.
Zoomlion reaffirmed its collaboration with Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs), ensuring its operations align with national sanitation policies and grassroots needs.
“Our partnership with MMDAs is built on mutual trust and a shared goal—providing every Ghanaian with dependable sanitation services,” Amoah emphasised.
The company’s latest move has drawn praise from municipal authorities and public health experts alike, who view it as a game-changing intervention to address the waste challenges brought on by rapid urban growth.
By combining innovation, sustainability, and community-centred service delivery, Zoomlion is positioning itself not just as a waste collector but as a key driver of Ghana’s journey toward a cleaner, greener, and healthier future.