Abia State revises waste disposal tariffs, urging residents to comply with updated rates while warning against illegal refuse dumping. Learn more about the new structure.
Abia State has announced a revised waste disposal tariff, urging citizens to adhere to the new rates and refrain from illegal dumping.
The Director General of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), Mr. Ogbonnia Okereke, made this known on Tuesday, citing alignment with Section 2 of the Abia State Tax Codification and Consolidation Amendment Law of 2024.
Under the new tariff:
Room Apartments: ₦300/month
Self-Contained Units: ₦500/month
Two or Three-Room Flats: ₦1,000/month
Semi-Detached Duplexes: ₦1,500/month
Standard Duplexes: ₦2,000/month
Mansions: ₦3,000/month
Shops: ₦500/month
Additionally, single-owner compounds, market stalls, and various establishments like hotels and schools will pay specified rates.
Payments are strictly through the state’s Treasury Single Account (TSA) via designated platforms, discouraging cash payments and unauthorized agents.
Okereke stressed that waste receptacles will be strategically placed statewide to promote cleanliness, while households may soon benefit from door-to-door refuse collection services.
The state government remains committed to ensuring a cleaner, healthier environment, with penalties for defaulters.
Stay updated on policies affecting your area. Visit here to learn more about managing waste responsibly.
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