MCC To Begin Implementation Of New Municipal Regulations Soon; Rolls Out PPP Solid Waste Management Framework

The Mayor of the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC), John Charuk Siafa, has announced the implementation of new Municipal Administrative Regulations and the roll out of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Solid Waste Management Framework aimed at restoring urban order, improving sanitation, protecting public health, and strengthening environmental sustainability across Greater Monrovia.

Speaking during a press conference on Monday, May 18, 2026 at the MCC office, Mayor Siafa said they are in partnership with the Liberia Solid Waste Association (LISWA) and the National Community-Based Enterprises (NACOBE), adding that the city is restructuring waste management through a decentralized district-based system.

According to him, under this framework, community-based enterprises (CBEs) will manage household and small business waste collection, while small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will service larger businesses, institutions, and diplomatic facilities.

He said the first implementation phase will begin by July 1, 2026 in districts #7, #8, #9, and #16 before expanding citywide.

The Mayor of Monrovia also said the new Municipal Administrative Regulations introduces stronger standards for sanitation, public safety, urban planning, environmental protection, and business compliance.

Meanwhile, Mayor Siafa has emphasized that noise pollution from entertainment centers, bars, clubs, churches, and events will be strictly monitored to protect residential communities.

The Mayor of Monrovia noted that the city government is transitioning its primary role toward regulation, monitoring, and enforcement. “Dedicated sanitation inspectors, supervisors, and city police units will maintain round-the-clock enforcement of city ordinances and environmental regulations. Violators will face fines, arrests, impoundments, and prosecution through the City Court,” he observed.

To ensure coordinated implementation, Mayor Siafa said the MCC will work closely with key government institutions, including the Liberia Land Authority, Ministry of Public Works, Environmental Protection Agency, and the Liberia National Police to establish a strong implementation and enforcement framework.

The MCC boss further announced the launch of a 30-day public awareness campaign surrounding these new regulations and the PPP framework. According to Mayor Siafa, during this period the city will engage residents, business owners, transport unions, marketers, community leaders, institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure broad understanding and compliance before full-scale enforcement begins.