San Jose de Buenavista: The Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) of Antique’s capital town has called on residents to reduce the amount of residual wastes dumped at the sanitary landfill.

According to Philippines News Agency, San Jose de Buenavista MENRO Madelyn Pagunsan highlighted in an interview that the town generates approximately three tons of residual waste daily, out of a total of 16 tons of solid waste. Pagunsan explained that items like soft plastics, including gift wrappers and straws, fall under the category of residual waste. These items can be sold to junkshops, prompting households to segregate them before disposal at the material recovery facility (MRF).

Pagunsan further clarified that only specific residual wastes, such as diapers and sanitary napkins, are permitted for disposal at the sanitary landfill. The garbage collection schedule for barangays producing high volumes of waste includes pick-ups on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

San Jose de Buenavista is the only town in the province equipped with a sanitary landfill, which became operational in 2020. This development was in compliance with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) directive to close open dumpsites across the nation.