DENR eyes more sanitary landfills
MANILA, Philippines — The government plans to establish at least 300 more sanitary landfills by 2022 as part of efforts to address the worsening garbage problem in the Philippines.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said this initiative would be done through a public-private partnership as the country struggles to improve the management of solid waste.
The DENR recently had a virtual consultation with sanitary landfill operators to ensure their commitment in helping local government units address solid waste management.
Landfills remain the primary long-term method of solid waste disposal allowed under the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.
The Philippines produces about 40,000 metric tons of waste daily, 20 percent of which are residual components which need proper treatment. This is projected to balloon to 77,765 MT of garbage collected daily by 2025.
Waste management remains a big problem in the country, with plastic the most visible source due to its lightness, durability and cheap cost.
Currently, there are 189 sanitary landfills in operation servicing 399 LGUs across the country.
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