InvestigationWaste management in Mbour: illegal dumps and pollution
Inventory of the illegal dumps of Mbour, their impact on health and the environment, and the commitments of the authorities.
- Published on 20 May 2025
- Updated: 22 May 2025
- By Khountou editorial team
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- Illegal dumps
- 23
- identified by citizens
- Average collection delay
- 2 weeks
- in outlying districts
- Administrations involved
- 3
- incl. ONAS and the municipality
- Ongoing actions
- 7
- followed by citizens
Situation overview
Mbour is struggling to absorb the waste of a fast-growing population. Irregular collection and the lack of transfer points have multiplied illegal dumps near homes, beaches and schools.
Administrations' responses
Measures taken by the authorities, statements and commitments.
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Trend of reported dumps
Reports received
Update timeline
22 May 2025
Response of the municipality
20 May 2025
Initial publication of the case file
12 May 2025
Initial report
Documents & evidence
Recommendations / courses of action
Proposals to organise collection and close the most dangerous dumps.
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