The city of Beni, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, faces a crucial challenge: sanitation management. Indeed, the Urban Environmental Coordination is sounding the alarm on the absence of an official public landfill, which makes waste management particularly difficult.
There are many obstacles to effective waste management in Beni, ranging from the absence of waste collection networks to the inadequacy of treatment structures. Moïse Adirodu Buyo, head of administration and finance at the Urban Environmental Coordination, also highlights the lack of awareness among the population about responsible waste management.
Faced with this problem, the municipality of Beni called on two partner organizations to ensure waste management. The Médecins solidaires and the Association des cadres pour le Développement Intégré (ACDI) have taken charge of raising awareness among the population, separating waste and cleaning up public markets and households.
Godefroid Kombi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Médecins solidaires, emphasizes the importance of raising awareness among the population about separating waste from the moment it is produced, in order to facilitate its subsequent processing. For its part, ACDI emphasizes the involvement of urban authorities and the commitment of residents in the fight against insalubrity.
This collaboration between the Beni City Hall and partner organizations shows a common desire to solve the problem of waste management in the city. It is essential that local authorities, civil society and citizens work together to ensure a healthy and preserved environment for future generations.
In conclusion, the issue of waste management in Beni is complex but not insurmountable. Awareness raising, waste separation, the establishment of treatment structures and the commitment of all are key elements to ensure sustainable waste management and preserve the health of the city.