GOL Launches Modern Composting Facility to Transform Waste Management
March 18, 2026
By Laymah Kollie
Monrovia: The Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC), in collaboration with key national and international partners, has officially launched a state-of-the-art organic composting facility in Fiamah, marking a significant milestone in the country’s waste management and environmental sustainability efforts.
The newly commissioned facility is designed to convert organic waste into high-quality compost for agricultural use, while simultaneously reducing the burden on landfills and transfer stations. Officials say the initiative will also help lower methane emissions one of the most potent greenhouse gases and contribute to Liberia’s climate change mitigation commitments.
Speaking at the launch, a representative of the MRV for Climate Action Initiative, Mr. Christopher Gorloff, described the project as “a historic day in the history of urban services and environmental management,” emphasizing that the facility is a “world-class, well-engineered” system that opens new opportunities for sustainable waste utilization.
“This facility presents an opportunity to create a hub for waste management,” he noted, highlighting its proximity to wastewater treatment systems and transfer stations, as well as ongoing urban farming activities in the area.
The project, backed by the Government of Canada, also received strong support from the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), which provided land for the facility. Representing the LWSC, Deputy Managing Director for Administration, T. Wilson Gaye underscored the economic benefits of the initiative.
“This project will not only improve sanitation in Monrovia but also create employment and income opportunities for our people,” he said, urging stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of the facility as it transitions into full operation. Officials from the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding such initiatives, noting that solid waste management remains a key component of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.
The EPA Executive Director Emmanuel Yarkpawolo described the commissioning as a “bold commitment to transforming how we manage waste in Monrovia and across the country,” adding that the facility aligns with Liberia’s national waste management policy and climate goals.
He further stressed that the project will be operated by community-based organizations, empowering local communities while creating green jobs and fostering environmental stewardship. In addition to composting, authorities revealed plans for future waste-to-energy projects aimed at converting municipal waste into cooking gas, signaling a broader shift toward a circular economy in Liberia.
The Fiamah composting facility stands as a symbol of what can be achieved through collaboration between government institutions, communities, and international partners. As Liberia continues to confront urban waste challenges, stakeholders say the initiative offers a sustainable pathway toward cleaner cities, improved public health, and economic opportunity.
