The government of Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has reminded all waste management operators in the city of their obligations to adhere to a provincial device for managing waste. This device includes the collection, conditioning, transportation, and evacuation of waste, according to a communiqué released by the Régie de gestion des déchets de Kinshasa (Regedek). The Regedek's director-general, Fanny Aude, signed the communiqué, emphasizing the importance of proper waste management.
The objective of this imposed device is to ensure that waste producers condition their waste according to existing prescriptions, respect separate collection, and use stamped bags. Additionally, they must exclusively use small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or operators authorized by Regedek for waste management. This measure aims to facilitate control operations and maintain a clean and healthy environment in Kinshasa. All types of establishments, including industrial, commercial, hospital, hotel, restaurant, and administrative entities, as well as markets and international institutions, are required to comply.
The Regedek has invited all waste producers to contact their services located at 1575 avenue Colonel Ebeya, in the commune of La Gombe, to ensure compliance with the regulations. The management of waste is considered a regulatory obligation that no establishment can evade. This initiative is part of the "Kinshasa Ezo bonga" program, which aims to make Kinshasa a clean and sanitary city. The program was launched to put an end to the anarchic proliferation of informal collectors in Kinshasa.
The Regedek was created in April 2025 to address the issue of informal waste collectors in Kinshasa. Since its creation, the Regedek has been working to establish a structured and regulated waste management system in the city. By imposing this provincial device, the government of Kinshasa aims to ensure that all waste management operators in the city adhere to the same standards and regulations.
The new device has been welcomed by many residents of Kinshasa, who have long complained about the lack of proper waste management in the city. The Regedek's efforts to improve waste management in Kinshasa are seen as a positive step towards making the city a cleaner and healthier place to live. The government of Kinshasa has urged all waste producers to cooperate with the Regedek and adhere to the new regulations.
Failure to comply with the new regulations may result in penalties and fines for waste management operators who do not adhere to the provincial device. The Regedek has warned that it will conduct regular inspections to ensure that all waste management operators are complying with the regulations. This measure is expected to improve the overall cleanliness and hygiene of Kinshasa.
The implementation of the provincial waste management device is a significant step towards achieving the goals of the "Kinshasa Ezo bonga" program. The program aims to transform Kinshasa into a clean and modern city, and the proper management of waste is a crucial aspect of this initiative. With the cooperation of all waste producers and management operators, Kinshasa can become a cleaner and healthier place to live.
Key points
- The government of Kinshasa has imposed a provincial waste management device on operators in the sector, requiring them to collect, condition, transport, and evacuate waste properly.
