Construction & Demolition Waste Management in Ghana

The Waste Challenge in Construction

Construction and demolition waste is the fastest-growing waste stream in Ghana's urban areas — and the most likely to attract EPA enforcement action.

Illegal Roadside Dumping

C&D waste dumped on roadsides and drains blocks drainage systems, causing flooding. EPA enforcement fines for illegal dumping start at GH₵ 10,000.

No Documentation for Site Permits

District assemblies increasingly require waste disposal documentation as part of building permits. Sites without a licensed hauler face permit delays and stop-work orders.

Higher Disposal Costs

Mixed C&D waste is charged at general disposal rates. Separating concrete, timber, and metal on-site can reduce disposal costs by up to 40% through PCM's recycling programme.

How PCM Solves This

From site mobilisation to final clear-out, PCM manages your C&D waste with proper documentation and licensed disposal.

Skip Container Hire

2m³ to 10m³ containers delivered within 24 hours. Suitable for all construction phases: excavation rubble, demolition debris, fit-out waste. Multiple collections per week available.

On-Site Separation Guidance

Our team advises on separating concrete/masonry, timber, metals, and mixed debris at source. Separated streams attract lower disposal rates and higher recycling credit.

EPA Waste Documentation

For every disposal, you receive a signed EPA disposal receipt. Required documentation for your building permit waste management conditions.

Phase-Aligned Collections

We schedule collections to match your construction phases — demolition, foundation, structure, fit-out, and clean-up. No unnecessary collections, no missed clearances.

Emergency Clearance

On-demand emergency removal for urgent site clearance — 4-hour response for project deadlines and inspection days.

Metal & Timber Recycling

Separated metals and timber are recycled through PCM's MRF facility, potentially reducing your net disposal cost. Credits applied to your account.

What's Included

• Skip containers 2m³ to 10m³ — multiple sizes for every phase
• 24-hour delivery SLA
• On-site separation guidance (concrete, timber, metal, mixed)
• EPA-compliant disposal documentation for every collection
• Phase-aligned collection schedule
• Emergency 4-hour clearance on request
• Metal and timber recycling credit applied to account
• Weekly waste summary report for project records

Regulatory Compliance

EPA Construction Waste Permit

Construction projects above a certain size require an EPA waste management plan. PCM provides the required licensed hauler documentation.

MLNR Guidelines

Ministry of Lands & Natural Resources guidelines on construction waste apply to all licensed projects. PCM disposal receipts satisfy these requirements.

District Assembly Building Permit Conditions

Most Greater Accra DA building permits include sanitation conditions. PCM's service contract satisfies standard conditions for waste disposal.