Cebu City Declares State of Solid Waste Management Emergency
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has declared a State of Solid Waste Management Emergency through Executive Order 073, Series of 2026, addressing critical waste disposal challenges following the closure of the Binaliw landfill. The declaration was prompted by a deadly trash slide in January 2026 that killed 36 people and subsequent environmental risks. The order mandates strict waste segregation for all households and establishments, emphasizing that only residual waste should reach landfills under Republic Act 9003. It directs barangays to intensify recycling and composting campaigns, reactivate materials recovery facilities, and deploy waste marshals. A specialized task force will oversee compliance and coordinate with civil society. Initially piloted in ten barangays, the program aims to reduce landfill dependency and lower hauling costs incurred from using alternative sites like Aloguinsan. While the Department of Environment and Natural Resources partially lifted the cease and desist order against the Binaliw facility for limited operations, the city prioritizes long-term waste reduction strategies to protect public health and ensure environmental safety.
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Cebu City Declares State of Solid Waste Management Emergency
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has declared a State of Solid Waste Management Emergency through Executive Order 073, Series of 2026, addressing critical waste disposal challenges following the closure of the Binaliw landfill. The declaration was prompted by a deadly trash slide in January 2026 that killed 36 people and subsequent environmental risks. The order mandates strict waste segregation for all households and establishments, emphasizing that only residual waste should reach landfills under Republic Act 9003. It directs barangays to intensify recycling and composting campaigns, reactivate materials recovery facilities, and deploy waste marshals. A specialized task force will oversee compliance and coordinate with civil society. Initially piloted in ten barangays, the program aims to reduce landfill dependency and lower hauling costs incurred from using alternative sites like Aloguinsan. While the Department of Environment and Natural Resources partially lifted the cease and desist order against the Binaliw facility for limited operations, the city prioritizes long-term waste reduction strategies to protect public health and ensure environmental safety.
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