A disturbing video surfaced over the weekend showing a man in Freetown disposing of waste into an open drainage system during a heavy downpour. Dressed in a black tank top and trousers, the man was seen using a red garbage tricycle to unload several bags of trash directly into a waterlogged gutter.

The incident, caught on camera and widely shared online, has sparked outrage among residents. Many expressed frustration and disappointment, calling the act careless and a clear example of the ongoing disregard for public hygiene and environmental responsibility. People were quick to point out how such behavior directly contributes to the city’s worsening flood problems.

Freetown recently experienced deadly floods after intense rainfall overwhelmed drainage systems, resulting in loss of life and widespread property damage. The city continues to struggle with poor waste management, blocked gutters, and limited infrastructure to handle heavy rainfalls—issues that have plagued urban areas for years.

Environmental experts and local authorities have long warned about the dangers of dumping waste into drains, especially during the rainy season. With the climate becoming more unpredictable and rains expected to intensify in the coming weeks, concerns are mounting that without serious action, disasters like this will continue.

As residents rally online to condemn the video, many are also calling for stronger enforcement of sanitation laws and better public education on environmental responsibility. The hope is that this viral footage will serve as a wake-up call—not just for the individual involved, but for the entire community.

The need for change is urgent. Keeping Freetown clean and safe starts with individual responsibility, but it must be supported by a collective effort to protect the environment, especially in the face of increasingly extreme weather.