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<\/a><\/p>\nThe call was made by the group at the commissioning of ZOOMPAK Waste Transfer Station at Teshie in Accra.<\/p>\n
The station, the first of its kind in West Africa will serve as the critical consolidation link in making waste management much more efficient in the country.<\/p>\n The Chairman of JOSPONG group Dr. Joseph Agyepong, also announced the company\u2019s plans to distribute 2 million free waste bins by the end of 2016.<\/p>\n He explained that this was in line with the company`s quest to create a healthy environment for Ghanaians and also maintain proper sanitation in the country.<\/p>\n The Vice President, Kwesi Amissah Arthur who was the Special Guest of hounor at the event charged Ghanaians to be responsible for managing their waste.<\/p>\n He explained that while government is investing heavily in waste management and hygiene they should be responsible to adhere to strict hygienic practices.<\/p>\n Zoompak will serve as a transit point for waste companies to discharge solid waste.<\/p>\n The station will also make solid waste collection more efficient and reduce overall cost of production of waste contractors in the metropolis.<\/p>\n The station will handle up to 1300 ton of waste daily, over 50 % of the total waste generated in Accra. The company has plans to replicate a similar facility at Achimota.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n