Centre Region Governor: Yaoundé MINAT Sanitation Enforcement Intensified

• Centre Region Governor Naseri Paul Bea led an inspection in Yaoundé 3 and 6 to verify MINAT sanitation measures.
• Tangible progress against illegal dumps was observed, with sites cleaned and local merchants becoming guardians.
• Three new decisions for Yaoundé 7 include a new HYSACAM collection point at Nkolbisson and the permanent removal of the IRAD bridge dump.
• Barricades blocking HYSACAM access to a new waste transfer point at Ekorezok were destroyed, with site operations starting next Thursday.
• These actions reflect the government's commitment to sustainable sanitation and increased MINAT environmental compliance enforcement in Yaoundé.

The proactive stance taken by regional and local authorities, under the umbrella of MINAT environmental compliance Cameroon, signals a heightened regulatory environment for waste management.

The administrative authorities in Yaoundé are intensifying their efforts to ensure adherence to prescribed sanitation standards, signaling a robust push for environmental compliance across the city. This Tuesday, a high-level delegation led by Naseri Paul Bea, the Governor of the Centre Region, alongside Emmanuel Mariel Djikdent, the Prefect of Mfoundi, conducted an on-site inspection across the Yaoundé 3 and Yaoundé 6 arrondissements. The primary objective of this visit was to verify the practical implementation of sanitation measures mandated by the Ministry of Territorial Administration (MINAT), highlighting a period of increased Yaoundé MINAT sanitation enforcement.

During their tour, officials noted tangible improvements in combating illegal waste disposal sites. In Melen, specifically at the location known as CHUY, a barricade has been erected, and teams from the THYCHLOF company are actively engaged in cleanup operations, having demonstrated their waste collection system on site. Similarly, the area adjacent to the Lycée Bilingue d'Etoug-Ebe in Yaoundé 6, which was previously marred by significant refuse, has undergone a noticeable transformation, now presenting a clean appearance.

The positive changes extend to community engagement, with local merchants, who had long suffered from the unsanitary conditions, now taking on the role of guardians for the newly cleaned spaces. The Sub-prefect of Yaoundé 6 has publicly committed to maintaining these elevated cleanliness standards. While progress at the SED site in Yaoundé 3 is still underway, with a trash bin recently installed, the project is reported to be advancing positively, reflecting the impact of these Centre Region Governor sanitation directives.

Beyond assessing current conditions, a prior working session involving all relevant stakeholders resulted in the adoption of three significant decisions aimed at fostering a cleaner Yaoundé 7. These strategic initiatives underscore a comprehensive approach to Yaoundé municipal waste collection and disposal. One key measure involves the establishment of a new collection point at Nkolbisson, situated at the market entrance directly opposite the YONA School Complex.

At this new Nkolbisson site, a temporary HYSACAM bin will be deployed to collect waste generated by the market and surrounding businesses. Crucially, HYSACAM Yaoundé operations will include the nightly removal of this bin and a thorough cleaning of the entire area, ensuring continuous sanitation. Furthermore, a long-standing environmental blight, the former dump located at the IRAD bridge, which previously detracted from the institute's entrance, is slated for permanent elimination.

HYSACAM will be responsible for the evacuation of all waste from the IRAD bridge site. Concurrently, the Yaoundé 7 City Hall, supported by law enforcement agencies, will undertake the development of this space to prevent any future re-establishment of a dump. In another significant development at Ekorezok, specifically behind Caramba, barricades that had obstructed HYSACAM trucks from accessing a new waste transfer point were dismantled this Tuesday. The city hall plans to expand and prepare this site, with its operational launch scheduled for next Thursday, marking a decisive step in improving local waste infrastructure.

These concerted actions, spanning inspections, community engagement, and strategic infrastructure development, collectively reflect the government's unwavering commitment to achieving sustainable sanitation across Yaoundé. A publication from the Ministry of Territorial Administration itself confirmed this determination to ensure the long-term cleanliness of the city. The proactive stance taken by regional and local authorities, under the umbrella of MINAT environmental compliance Cameroon, signals a heightened regulatory environment for waste management.

The ongoing efforts demonstrate a clear intent to move beyond sporadic clean-up campaigns towards integrated and enforced waste management regulations in Cameroon. This administrative drive aims to instill a culture of environmental responsibility, ensuring that both residents and commercial entities adhere strictly to established waste disposal protocols. The visible presence of high-ranking officials and the immediate implementation of new measures underscore the seriousness with which these sanitation directives are being pursued, indicating a sustained focus on maintaining public health and urban aesthetics.

This signals increased regulatory scrutiny and enforcement risk for businesses and individuals regarding waste management and environmental compliance in Yaoundé. Lawyers should advise clients to review their waste disposal practices and ensure strict adherence to MINAT-prescribed sanitation measures to avoid penalties.

Source: Original reporting via Actu Cameroun.