The Angeles City Local Government Unit (LGU), through its City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), has kicked off an intensified campaign on solid waste segregation. This initiative aims to enhance awareness about proper waste disposal practices across the city. It is set to run from January to June 2025, focusing on conducting information, education, and communication (IEC) sessions and public hearings in all 33 barangays within the city.
The IEC sessions will target key community stakeholders, including barangay council officers, community leaders, homeowners association officers, and local business owners. These groups will be engaged in discussions about the importance of solid waste segregation and the city’s waste management policies. The first public hearing took place today at Barangay Capaya, where officials outlined the Black and White Solid Waste Segregation policy.
As part of the city’s ongoing efforts, CENRO teams had previously distributed informational flyers containing guidelines on solid waste management. These flyers also specified the collection schedules for different types of waste, helping residents understand when and how to properly dispose of their trash. The city’s segregation policy employs color-coded bags, with black bags designated for wet waste and white bags for dry waste, a system designed to streamline waste sorting and disposal.
This campaign is an essential component of the city’s comprehensive solid waste management plan, which complies with Republic Act 9003, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. The plan is regularly monitored by the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) to ensure compliance. It also supports the mandates outlined in Chapter 3 of City Ordinance No. 431, also known as the Angeles City Environmental Code, which emphasizes the importance of sustainable waste management practices.
CENRO Head Jenifer Castro emphasized that engaging community leaders and stakeholders is vital in raising awareness and ensuring compliance with the city’s solid waste management policy. She believes that consistent and effective communication with residents at the barangay level will lead to more responsible waste disposal and a cleaner, greener environment for the city.
This initiative aligns with the vision of Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr., who aims to leave a lasting environmental legacy through improved waste management practices. The mayor has been a strong proponent of enhancing environmental awareness, particularly in ensuring that local residents are actively involved in the city’s waste management efforts.
The city’s intensified IEC campaign represents a crucial step in promoting environmental responsibility and improving the efficiency of waste management systems. By fostering greater public participation, the city hopes to create a more sustainable and environmentally-conscious community, while adhering to both national and local regulations on solid waste management.
