MCC Steps Up Enforcement of New Administrative Regulations

By: Kruah Thompson

Monrovia, June 11, 2026 — The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) says it has stepped up enforcement of its new administrative regulations across several communities in the capital, targeting businesses, residents, and street vendors over sanitation and waste-disposal compliance.

The regulations, introduced on May 18, 2026, by MCC Mayor John-Charuk Saah Siafa, are intended to improve sanitation, public health, environmental management, and order in Monrovia.

Improper waste disposal has long been a challenge in Monrovia, where wastewater, food remains, plastics, and other waste are often discarded on streets and sidewalks.

City officials say the practice has contributed to garbage buildup, blocked drainage, and unsanitary conditions in several communities, especially during the rainy season when clogged drains can worsen flooding.

Health officials and environmental experts have previously warned that poor waste management can create conditions that increase the risk of sanitation-related illnesses, including malaria, cholera, diarrhea, and typhoid.

Residents and business operators have also raised concerns about foul odors, littered streets, and weak waste-disposal practices in some commercial areas.

As part of the enforcement effort, an MCC team led by City Manager Jones N. Williams, along with Public Safety and City Police officials, visited Mechlin Street and other communities to assess compliance.

During the visit, Williams asked business owners whether they were paying taxes, subscribed to a waste-collection company, and keeping the areas in front of their premises clean.

Some business owners told the team that efforts to stop people from littering in front of their shops sometimes lead to verbal confrontations.

MCC officials said businesses that are not subscribed to an approved waste-collection provider could be fined for failing to manage their waste properly.

Williams said businesses found violating the regulations during future inspections would face penalties.