Davao City Faces Garbage Crisis Following Landfill Closure
Davao garbage woes worsen amid landfill closure
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Davao City, Philippines, is experiencing severe disruptions in garbage collection due to the closure of its main landfill after a tragic incident that buried an elderly woman. The city generates about 750 metric tons of waste daily, and the landfill's suspension has left many residents without proper waste disposal options.
- 01The landfill closure was triggered by a trash slide on May 20, resulting in three fatalities, including an elderly woman.
- 02Approximately 500 individuals have been displaced and are currently housed in evacuation centers due to the incident.
- 03The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) suspended landfill operations on May 22, prompting calls for reconsideration from the city government.
- 04Residents are advised to temporarily store their garbage at home as collection systems are overwhelmed.
- 05A new sanitary landfill adjacent to the existing site is under construction and is halfway completed, with hopes for stabilization of waste management.
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Davao City, home to around 1.8 million residents, is grappling with a garbage crisis following the closure of its primary landfill due to a tragic trash slide on May 20, which resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including an elderly woman. The incident has severely disrupted the city's waste management system, which previously processed approximately 750 metric tons of waste daily. As search and retrieval operations continue, around 500 displaced residents are currently sheltered in evacuation centers. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) suspended landfill operations on May 22, and the city has requested a reconsideration of this order after implementing corrective measures. In the meantime, residents have been urged to store their garbage at home due to overwhelmed collection systems. A new sanitary landfill is under construction, with hopes that its completion will stabilize waste management and prevent future incidents.
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The garbage crisis in Davao City affects daily waste disposal for residents, leading to potential health hazards and environmental concerns.
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