Top Waste Management Companies in Ghana (2026 Guide)
Looking for a reliable waste collection company in Ghana? Municipal solid waste in Ghana is handled by private operators contracted by the metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies. The contractor assigned to your zone does not always match what households and businesses actually need.
If you want on-demand rubbish collection or a recurring weekly pickup that you control from your phone, the easiest option is to book directly with Jumeni. For everything else, here is how the major waste management companies in Ghana compare.
Jumeni: best for households and businesses that want control
Jumeni is the easiest way to book waste collection in Accra. Households and businesses across Accra use the Jumeni app to schedule on-demand pickups and recurring weekly collection without phone calls or chasing the borla truck.
Why Jumeni works for most households and businesses:
- On-demand and recurring pickups. Book a single rubbish pickup or set a weekly schedule.
- You stay in control. Manage your schedule, pay from the app, access your invoices and pickup history, and report issues without phone calls.
- Transparent pricing. You only pay for waste actually collected. Every invoice is in the app.
- Notifications that matter. Get updates on delays, pickup completion, and service changes.
- Verified collectors. Jumeni partners with local aboboya, supporting sustainable livelihoods while keeping pickups on-time.
Get started in 2 minutes: Download the Jumeni app.
Other major waste management companies in Ghana
Here are the other notable waste management companies operating in Ghana. Most of them work through municipal contracts rather than direct booking with households.
Zoomlion Ghana Limited
Founded in 2006, Zoomlion is Ghana’s largest waste company by workforce. It operates through Public-Private Partnerships with metropolitan assemblies and owns several subsidiaries including Zoom Domestic, Alliance Waste, Metropolitan Waste, ZoomPak, and Waste Landfills Company. Service is typically zone-based via your local assembly.
Jekora Ventures
Jekora Ventures started in 2003 as a maintenance contractor at the Odornaa lorry park and grew into a solid waste management contractor for the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA). They run a source segregation programme alongside their main collection contracts.
Asadu Royal Waste Management
Asadu Royal Waste Management was founded in 2002 and operates in Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi, offering residential and commercial waste management contracts.
J Stanley-Owusu (JSO Waste)
J Stanley-Owusu is one of Ghana’s oldest waste management firms, dating back to 1961. JSO is a wholly Ghanaian-owned company offering waste management services in the Greater Accra and Ashanti regions, primarily through commercial and institutional contracts.
How to choose a waste collection company in Ghana
For most households and small businesses, the choice comes down to how you want to book and pay:
| You want… | Best option |
|---|---|
| On-demand pickup any day of the week | Jumeni |
| To manage your schedule, payments, and pickup history from your phone | Jumeni |
| Bulk commercial waste with a long-term contract | Zoomlion, Jekora, JSO |
| Zone-based municipal service (whoever your assembly assigned) | Check with your district assembly |
If you are not sure who currently collects your rubbish, contact your Municipal Health Department. They keep the list of assigned contractors. But if you would rather book a pickup right now, download the Jumeni app.
Ready to book waste collection in Accra?
Jumeni serves households and businesses across Accra. Pricing is transparent, pickups are on-time, and everything is managed from the app.
Download the Jumeni app to get started.