Waste Collection & Trash Pickup in Ghana — Book in Minutes
Fast, tracked waste pickup for homes and businesses in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale.
TrashDrop is fast, tracked waste collection for homes and businesses in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale. Book a trash pickup from your phone, follow your verified collector live on the map, and pay with MoMo or cash. Use QR Bags for regular rubbish collection, or request a Digital Bin pickup when you need waste gone today.
What happens to your waste
after it leaves your door?
Buy Official Bags
Purchase TrashDrop QR-coded bags from any authorised vendor near you — available in 3 sizes and 3 waste types.
Scan to Activate
Each batch has a unique QR code. Scan with the TrashDrop app to activate and link the bags to your account.
Request Free Pickup
When your bag is full, tap one button to request free collection. A verified collector comes to your door.
Verified Disposal
Waste only reaches legally mapped landfills. You get confirmation your waste was properly handled, end to end.
Every bag is tagged with a QR code, tracked from your doorstep to verified disposal sites.
Our collectors are verified, and waste can only be disposed at legally mapped landfills.
No shortcuts. No dumping. No guesswork.
TrashDrop — Waste you can track.
From doorstep to landfill.
Two ways to drop your waste.
Zero excuses.
TrashDrop offers two ways to book waste collection, built for how you actually live: QR Bags for regular rubbish collection with free pickup, or the Digital Bin for an on-demand trash pickup whenever you need one.
The QR
Bag System
Buy · Scan · Collect
Purchase Official Bags
Buy TrashDrop bags from any authorised vendor near you.
Scan the QR Code
Each bundle of bags has a unique batch QR code. Scan it to activate all bags in the bundle and link them to your account.
Request Free Collection
When your bag is full, tap to request pickup — collection is completely free.
The Digital
Bin Service
Request · Quote · Track
Request On-Demand Pickup
Open the app and submit a Request Bin Pickup (No Bag) anytime, anywhere.
Instant GPS Price Quote
Receive a transparent, GPS-based price quote instantly — no surprises.
Real-Time Collector Tracking
Your request is matched to a nearby collector. Track arrival live on the map.
Track. Report. Eliminate Illegal Dumping.
Beyond waste collection, TrashDrop helps communities, cities and environmental agencies across Ghana detect, report and clean up illegal dumping. Explore reported dumping sites across Ghana in real time.
Step 1 of 3
Take a photo of the illegal dumping site
Step 2 of 3
Confirm location
Accra, Ghana
GPS Accurate
Step 3 of 3
Review and submit
Photo attached
Accra, Ghana
Mobile Reporting
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Total Reports
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Hotspot Zones
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Cleanup Rate
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Avg Response
Making a Real Difference
Every report, every cleanup, every community action adds up to meaningful environmental change across Ghana.
Bridge blockage · Accra
Drainage blockage
Pavement dump
Drainage overflow
Kumasi Central Market
Pavement · Accra
Roadside dump
Blocked walkway
Bin overflowReal reports submitted by TrashDrop users across Ghana · Photos used with permission
Illegal Dumps Reported
Tonnes Waste Removed
CO₂ Prevented (tonnes)
Active Communities
SMART WASTE.
FAIR PRICE.
QR-tagged bags · on-demand pickup · no hidden fees
Prices from ₵115/batch · Free collection on all plans
Recyclable
Plastics, paper, metals. Collector earns from material resale.
LOWEST PRICE · BEST VALUEGeneral
Everyday mixed waste. Standard collection, no sorting required.
MOST FLEXIBLEOrganic
Food scraps, garden waste. Composting-ready handling.
ECO-PREMIUM· 1 batch/month
· Any type or size
· Cancel anytime
e.g. Recyclable Small — ₵109/mo
· 2 batches/month
· Mix & match type and size
e.g. 2× General Medium — ₵297/mo
· 6 batches
· Quarterly prepay
· Full mix & match
e.g. 6× Recyclable Small — ₵586/qtr
Choose Your Pathway
Whether you're a citizen, government official, or waste operator — TrashDrop has tools designed specifically for you.
Citizens & Communities
- Report illegal dumping in real-time
- Track environmental impact in your area
- Participate in community cleanup events
- Earn recognition for contributions
Municipal Authorities (MMDA)
- Monitor illegal dumping hotspots
- Assign and dispatch cleanup teams
- Track enforcement actions & outcomes
- Generate compliance reports
Waste Management Operators
- Manage bins and collection points
- Optimize waste collection routes
- Track operational performance KPIs
- Real-time fleet and schedule management
Partner With TrashDrop
Join a growing network of cities, agencies, and organizations using TrashDrop to build cleaner, smarter communities across Ghana and Africa.
Smart Cities
Integrate TrashDrop into your city's digital infrastructure for real-time waste intelligence.
Municipal Waste Agencies
Streamline operations, track compliance, and optimize resource allocation.
Environmental NGOs
Leverage data insights to drive advocacy and community-based cleanup programs.
Recycling Companies
Identify waste streams, optimize collection routes, and increase recycling rates.
Waste collection near you
TrashDrop collectors handle trash pickup and rubbish collection in four cities. Choose yours to see the neighbourhoods we cover.
Waste collection in Accra
East Legon, Madina, Dome, Spintex, Achimota, Adenta, Tema and more
See Accra coverage →Waste collection in Kumasi
Adum, Asokwa, Bantama, Suame, Ahodwo, Nhyiaeso and more
See Kumasi coverage →Waste collection in Takoradi
Takoradi Central, Anaji, Effia, Kwesimintsim, Sekondi and more
See Takoradi coverage →Waste collection in Tamale
Tamale Central, Lamashegu, Kalpohin, Vittin, Sagnarigu and more
See Tamale coverage →Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about TrashDrop waste collection in Ghana.
Sign up at trashdrops.com or message TrashDrop on WhatsApp at +233 20 933 8885. Choose the QR Bag System for regular rubbish collection, where pickup is free once your bag is registered, or the Digital Bin service for an on-demand trash pickup with an instant GPS price quote. A verified collector accepts the request and you can track them live until your waste collection is complete.
TrashDrop is a Progressive Web App at trashdrops.com that connects households and businesses with verified waste collectors in six steps. Sign up, set your location, choose the QR Bag System (buy official bags, scan to activate, request a free pickup) or the Digital Bin service (enter waste details, get an instant GPS quote, pay via MoMo or cash at collection). A collector accepts within 2 hours, tracks to your location via live GPS, scans the QR code to confirm collection, and delivers to an authorised disposal site. You receive confirmation and reward points.
No. TrashDrop runs as a Progressive Web App entirely in your browser at trashdrops.com — no app store download required on iOS or Android. It also works offline for core functions.
You purchase official TrashDrop bags from authorised vendors. Each bundle has a printed QR code — scan it in the app to register the bags. Once registered, requesting a pickup is completely free. You only pay the one-time cost of the bag bundle.
Open the TrashDrop Carter App at trashdrops.com, verify your Ghana phone number, upload your Ghana Card and vehicle details, and submit for approval. Once approved, accept jobs near you on the map. Average earnings are ₵32.43 per completed pickup — paid instantly to MTN, Vodafone, or AirtelTigo mobile money. Full-time collectors earn ₵2,500–₵8,000/month.
Open the TrashDrop app, tap "Report Illegal Dumping," photograph the site (minimum one clear photo), allow GPS to capture the location, and submit. You immediately earn reward points. TrashDrop notifies the relevant municipal authority and dispatches licensed cleanup crews. You can track cleanup status directly in the app.
TrashDrop offers waste collection and trash pickup in Accra (including East Legon, Dome, Madina, Spintex, Achimota and surrounding areas), Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale. Coverage is expanding continuously across Ghana.
For the Digital Bin on-demand service: MTN MoMo, Vodafone Cash, AirtelTigo Money, and debit/credit cards — paid at the point of collection. For the QR Bag System, pickups are always FREE. Only the bag purchase itself has a cost, payable at your local authorised vendor.
Yes. Every TrashDrop collector is verified with a valid Ghana ID (Ghana Card, Passport, or Voters ID), vehicle registration, and operational licence before being approved. Collector profiles show their verification status, vehicle type, and star rating.
Book your first pickup.
Or report an illegal dump.
