MMDA urges public to properly dispose waste

MANILA, Philippines — Coinciding with the observance of World Environment Day today, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is asking the public to ensure proper waste management and disposal to mitigate flooding.

The MMDA said people should change their mindset on solid waste management to break the dumping-cleaning cycle.

“People should refrain from dumping garbage in waterways,” acting MMDA acting Chairman Don Artes said yesterday.

Artes noted that about 600 kilos of trash are collected yearly from the Hagonoy creek in Taguig.

He said around 50 trucks, each carrying 12 tons of waste, are required for the cleanup operation near the Hagonoy pumping station.

Artes said solid waste management is not solely the responsibility of the government, but a shared duty of all citizens.

He underscored the importance of waste segregation and effective garbage collection.

Artes said 71 pumping stations under the supervision of the MMDA are operational.

Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano thanked Artes for personally overseeing the cleanup operation in the city.

She said the MMDA’s cleanup initiatives are not limited to seasonal events, but are continuous activities aimed at preventing flooding in Metro Manila.