City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Officer Ronald Amigo said that the city has collected 100 to 130 tons of waste daily since last year which filled the existing landfill in Brgy. San Jose, here. 

Amigo added that from 2023 to 2024, the city government aims to have 85% recycled waste. 

“Based sa akon nga observation, less than 30% ang diverted waste that is why nagsulod si city government para ma-achieve ang 85% nga waste recycled kag 15% lang ang i-dump sa sanitary landfill (Based on my observation, less than 30% are diverted wasted that is why the city government has entered to achieve the 85% recycled waste and only 15% will be dumped in the landfill),” Amigo stated. 

During the turnover, mayor Dadivas said that the procured equipment will be used for a faster collection of waste in the city. 

“Ang aton sanitary landfill kag ang na-procure nga six ka garbage trucks, road roller, kag ang bulldozer (Our new sanitary landfill, six garbage trucks, road roller, and bulldozer) are all components to have a very good sanitary and healthy environment here in Roxas City,” Dadivas added. 

He also encouraged the 47 barangays to procure their garbage trucks. 

“I ask for the cooperation of Roxas City for your contribution and continued support in keeping our city clean, healthy, and an ideal place to live in,” Dadivas stated.