Report Illegal Dumping

How do I report illegal dumping in Ghana?

Illegal dumping — the disposal of waste in unauthorised locations — can be reported quickly and easily through the TrashDrop app at trashdrops.com. Open the app, tap "Report Illegal Dumping," photograph the dump site (minimum one clear photo), allow the app to capture your GPS coordinates to pinpoint the location, and submit the report. You will immediately earn reward points that can be redeemed for discounts on future pickups or donated to community projects. TrashDrop notifies the relevant municipal authority and dispatches licensed cleanup crews, and you can track the cleanup status directly in the app. Ghana's Environmental Sanitation Law (Act 490) makes illegal dumping a fineable offence — reporting through TrashDrop is the fastest way to trigger enforcement action in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi or Tamale.

12M+
Tonnes of Waste Generated Annually in Ghana
Act 490
Ghana Environmental Sanitation Law
<2 min
Time to Submit a Report
4 Cities
Active Enforcement Coverage
Step by Step

Report in under two minutes

01

Open the App

Go to trashdrops.com on any smartphone. No download required. Sign in or continue anonymously.

02

Tap "Report Illegal Dumping"

Find the report button on the home screen or in the main menu — visible without a full account.

03

Photograph the Site

Take a minimum of one clear photo of the dump site. Multiple photos increase response priority.

04

Allow GPS Location

The app captures your GPS coordinates automatically to pinpoint the exact location of the dump site.

05

Submit the Report

Tap submit. Your report is logged with timestamp, coordinates, and photos for official use.

06

Earn Points & Track

You immediately earn reward points. Track the cleanup status directly in the app in real time.

What happens after you report

Immediately

Your report is logged with GPS coordinates, timestamped photos, and waste type classification. You earn reward points instantly.

Within 1 hour

TrashDrop routes the report to the relevant Municipal District Assembly and environmental enforcement unit.

Within 24 hours

A licensed cleanup team is dispatched to the site. The report is assigned a reference number for tracking.

Ongoing

You track cleanup progress directly in the TrashDrop app. Once the site is confirmed clean, your report is marked resolved.

Ghana's Environmental Sanitation Law

Under Act 490 (Environmental Sanitation Policy), illegal dumping is a fineable offence in Ghana. Environmental Health Officers attached to Municipal and Metropolitan District Assemblies are empowered to issue fines and prosecute offenders.

Reporting through TrashDrop provides authorities with GPS-verified, photo-documented evidence — the fastest pathway to formal enforcement action in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi or Tamale.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Ghana's Environmental Sanitation Law (Act 490) makes illegal dumping a fineable offence. Offenders can face fines and prosecution by Environmental Health Officers. Reporting through TrashDrop is the fastest way to trigger formal enforcement action by the relevant Municipal or Metropolitan District Assembly.

TrashDrop notifies the relevant municipal authority and dispatches licensed cleanup crews. You can track the cleanup status directly in the app. The report includes GPS coordinates, timestamped photos, and waste type data which municipal environmental health officers can use directly.

Yes. You immediately earn reward points when you submit a valid illegal dumping report. Points can be redeemed for discounts on future waste pickups or donated to community environmental projects.

Yes. TrashDrop supports anonymous reporting. Your identity is not shared with the municipal authority or the public. You can optionally include your contact details for follow-up communication if you'd like to receive updates.

You can report illegal dumping anywhere in Ghana where TrashDrop operates — currently Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale. GPS coordinates are captured regardless of location, and reports are routed to the nearest municipal authority.

Illegal dumping includes disposing of any waste — household rubbish, construction debris, industrial waste, e-waste, or hazardous materials — in any location not designated as an authorised disposal or recycling facility. Common sites in Ghana include roadsides, drainage channels, beaches, farmland, and vacant plots.

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