Pay to Throw: New Ministerial Decree Brings Fee-Based Waste Collection to the Forefront

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After four years of services, the Waste Management and Sanitation Company (SGDS SA) informs the populations of the towns of Greater Nokoué (Cotonou, Porto-Novo, Abomey-Calavi, Sèmè-Podji, Ouidah) that household waste collection will be subject to to pay fees in accordance with the Inter-ministerial Order taken for this purpose.

Under the terms of the said Order, the rates are determined on the basis of the services received, the type of property built and the level of development of the geographical area.

Therefore, for built-up properties that benefit from household solid waste removal twice a week, the monthly rates vary between 3,000 FCFA and 5,000 FCFA, depending on whether it is a property with one dwelling or an operating unit, or is a property that brings together a number of dwellings. or operating units.

For built properties that benefit from three disposals of household solid waste per week, the monthly rates are between 7,000 FCFA and 30,000 FCFA, depending on whether it is a property with a single dwelling or operating unit, or a property that bringing together a number of dwellings or operating units. , and taking into account the level of development of the geographical area.

As a result, for built properties, invoicing the fee will come into effect from 1 January 2025. An invoice, drawn up in the owner’s name, will be given to the property occupier by SGDS SA agents for payment.

Invoices are only payable on the public services portal at the following address:

For industrial companies and other structures that produce a lot of waste, specific contracts are concluded with SGDS SA

SGDS SA, through its director general, Mr. Eké Gilles Amoussou, thanking households and businesses for their participation in the continuous improvement of waste management and sanitation. (Gov.bj)