There are 55 open garbage dumpsites that continue to operate illegally despite warnings issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
According to Republic Act 9003, known as “the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act”, it no longer allows the use of open dumping. This was the statement of Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (Penro) Nestor Canda.
Canda cited the towns of Jagna, Duero and Tubigon which are already enforcing strict implementation of waste segregation at the household level, recycling and composting of biodegradable wastes. He adds that wastes generated by these towns are lessened by at least 60 percent.
According to Canda, they will continue to issue notices to local government units and allow them to comply with RA 9003.
