In a special meeting led by the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) with mayors, board members, agriculturists, geologists from the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), chiefs from various Capitol offices, and officials of PTO, PEO, PGDH, DILG, and Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) to discuss the proposed Category 3 sanitary landfill project in the province.
This project, which has been the governor’s plan for a long time, aims to establish a safe and efficient facility for solid waste management, promote sustainable waste disposal methods, and keep the province clean.
Sanitary landfills are what the Provincial Government sees as the solution to the waste problem.
The province of Sorsogon generates 81,398 tons of garbage annually, about 223 tons per day.
In the proposed project, there will be two clusters of sanitary landfills in the province that will store different types of waste in all towns.
Sanitary landfills will be made sure to follow strict environmental standards to minimize their negative impact on the environment.
In addition, the project favors waste segregation and recycling to reduce the amount of waste thrown into the disposal facility.
It will also reduce the cost and will not have to pay to other towns to dispose of waste, including hospital bio-hazard wastes.
This project is a big step for Sorsogon towards a greener future and will further promote the Cleanliness and Environment programs of 7K.
The target date of the project is next year and if it is started, it will open job opportunities for Sorsoganons.
