26 October 2005
Bonuan dumpsite; WMD moving to make molehill of mountain
THE Waste Management Division is continuously consolidating and compressing the tons of garbage at the dumpsite in Bonuan Gueset to somehow extend the use of the facility until a suitable replacement is found. The activity has been going on since October 12.
WMD chief Reginaldo Ubando said the activity is part of the phased closure and rehabilitation of the dumpsite, and in preparation for the All Souls Day celebration.
“We are currently gathering the garbage in one area, then we will compact it. This is to decrease the rising of garbage at the dumpsite,” Ubando said.
Ronald De Guzman, environment management specialist, stressed that it is now noticeable that the mountainous garbage has shrunk, and some parts of the dumpsite have been cleared particularly near the cemetery in order to provide convenience to people going to the cemetery.
De Guzman said the continuous downpour last month made it difficult for WMD dumptrucks and payloaders to enter the dumpsite, thus the garbage was temporarily dumped near the entrance to the dumpsite. Part of the rehabilitation of the dumpsite, according to him, is “bio-remediation” in the area or the planting of various kinds of trees.
“These trees will effectively absorb the possible occurrence of toxins and leaches from the dumpsite,” De Guzman noted. He said the planting activities will start next week.
De Guzman added that the activity is also in compliance with the requirements of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to clear some areas at the dumpsite. (Sunshine D. Robles)
WMD chief Reginaldo Ubando said the activity is part of the phased closure and rehabilitation of the dumpsite, and in preparation for the All Souls Day celebration.
“We are currently gathering the garbage in one area, then we will compact it. This is to decrease the rising of garbage at the dumpsite,” Ubando said.
Ronald De Guzman, environment management specialist, stressed that it is now noticeable that the mountainous garbage has shrunk, and some parts of the dumpsite have been cleared particularly near the cemetery in order to provide convenience to people going to the cemetery.
De Guzman said the continuous downpour last month made it difficult for WMD dumptrucks and payloaders to enter the dumpsite, thus the garbage was temporarily dumped near the entrance to the dumpsite. Part of the rehabilitation of the dumpsite, according to him, is “bio-remediation” in the area or the planting of various kinds of trees.
“These trees will effectively absorb the possible occurrence of toxins and leaches from the dumpsite,” De Guzman noted. He said the planting activities will start next week.
De Guzman added that the activity is also in compliance with the requirements of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to clear some areas at the dumpsite. (Sunshine D. Robles)
