Mandaue using temporary trash transfer station

The Mandaue City government has opened a temporary garbage transfer station in Barangay Umapad to ensure the continued collection of waste following the closure of the Binaliw landfill in Cebu City due to an avalanche.

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The temporary facility, located at the Mandaue Green Learning Park (MGLP) in Barangay Umapad, started operations on Saturday, January 10, and will serve as an interim solution while authorities look for an alternative disposal sites for two weeks.

Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano said in an interview yesterday that the use of the MGLP is strictly temporary and meant to address the emergency situation.

“Kani temporary site pa lang ni kani sa Barangay Umapad, kani sa Mandaue Green Learning Park,” Ouano said.

He said the city is continuing talks with haulers and other stakeholders to find a more viable dumping site, as the reopening of the Binaliw landfill remains uncertain.

“For the meantime, wala pa mo-open balik ang Barangay Binaliw sa Cebu City --maybe two weeks, three weeks, or pila pa ni ka buwan,” he said.

Ouano noted that at least five local government units were previously using the Binaliw landfill; Cebu City, Mandaue City, Lapu-Lapu City, and the municipalities of Consolacion and Cordova.