More than 500 aboboyaa (tricycle) riders transporting refuse have been left stranded along the Mallam–Kasoa Road due to mounting pressure at major waste disposal sites in the Greater Accra Region.
According to some of the affected riders, the situation has been caused by the closure of a refuse dumping site located on Mortuary Road, coupled with flooding at the Weija-Oblogo dumping site, which has significantly reduced waste disposal options.
Speaking to Adom News, a rider explained that the closure and flooding have forced waste collectors to transport refuse to the McCarty Down dumping site, resulting in severe congestion and long queues.
The riders noted that they collect refuse from several communities, including Madina, Pokuase, and Kasoa, and now have to travel longer distances to dispose of the waste.
The increased volume of trucks and tricycles heading to Macharty Down has overwhelmed the facility, causing delays that have left hundreds of riders stuck on the road.
Many of the affected operators expressed frustration over the situation, saying it is affecting their daily operations and increasing transportation costs.
They are therefore appealing to the relevant authorities to urgently address the challenges at the affected dumping sites to ease the pressure on waste disposal activities in the region.
The traffic buildup of refuse-laden aboboyaa tricycles along the Mallam–Kasoa corridor has also raised concerns among motorists and residents, who fear the situation could lead to environmental and sanitation challenges if not resolved promptly.
Authorities are yet to officially comment on the matter.
Source: Prince Owusu Asiedu
