Geo Pomona Waste Management has started collecting refuse in Harare as part of its agreement with the city administration to manage waste services. The company began operations by clearing illegal dumpsites across the city, representing the initial stage of a comprehensive waste collection program. Their teams have successfully removed 32.8 tonnes of waste from dumpsites located in Warren Park, Kambuzuma, Highfield, and Mbare neighborhoods. This exceeds their February target of 21.8 tonnes and demonstrates early progress in their cleanup efforts.
The company plans to expand these cleanup activities to additional suburbs through a gradual implementation approach. During the current transition period, Geo Pomona continues finalizing logistical arrangements with city officials before assuming complete responsibility for refuse collection throughout the capital. The City of Harare maintains responsibility for household waste pickup until these arrangements are completed. Dr. Dilesh Nguwaya, chief executive officer of Geo Pomona, explained they are working through a transition phase to establish necessary logistics with municipal authorities.
The waste management firm has partnered with equipment suppliers to accelerate preparations for beginning household collection services. Their strategic approach focuses on eliminating existing illegal dumpsites before establishing a structured waste collection system across Harare. Dr. Nguwaya emphasized their commitment to collaborating with stakeholders to achieve long-term improvements in municipal waste management. Recent media tours have highlighted substantial progress in areas where dumpsites have been cleared, generating positive feedback from residents.
Community members expressed appreciation for these cleanup efforts but emphasized the need for consistent household collection to prevent new illegal dumpsites from forming. Highfield resident Christina Madzonga described how illegal dumpsites present serious health hazards to nearby communities due to unpleasant odors and disease-carrying insects. Kambuzuma resident Shepherd Chamanikwa encouraged neighbors to support these initiatives through more responsible waste disposal practices. The company intends to install waste bins at previously cleared dumpsite locations with regular collection schedules to prevent future improper dumping as part of its comprehensive waste management strategy.
The company plans to expand these cleanup activities to additional suburbs through a gradual implementation approach. During the current transition period, Geo Pomona continues finalizing logistical arrangements with city officials before assuming complete responsibility for refuse collection throughout the capital. The City of Harare maintains responsibility for household waste pickup until these arrangements are completed. Dr. Dilesh Nguwaya, chief executive officer of Geo Pomona, explained they are working through a transition phase to establish necessary logistics with municipal authorities.
The waste management firm has partnered with equipment suppliers to accelerate preparations for beginning household collection services. Their strategic approach focuses on eliminating existing illegal dumpsites before establishing a structured waste collection system across Harare. Dr. Nguwaya emphasized their commitment to collaborating with stakeholders to achieve long-term improvements in municipal waste management. Recent media tours have highlighted substantial progress in areas where dumpsites have been cleared, generating positive feedback from residents.
Community members expressed appreciation for these cleanup efforts but emphasized the need for consistent household collection to prevent new illegal dumpsites from forming. Highfield resident Christina Madzonga described how illegal dumpsites present serious health hazards to nearby communities due to unpleasant odors and disease-carrying insects. Kambuzuma resident Shepherd Chamanikwa encouraged neighbors to support these initiatives through more responsible waste disposal practices. The company intends to install waste bins at previously cleared dumpsite locations with regular collection schedules to prevent future improper dumping as part of its comprehensive waste management strategy.
