Over 133 M kilos of trash collected in drainage, waterways clean-up

Over 133 million kilograms of waste materials were collected from various drainage systems and waterways across the country since January last year, the the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) disclosed on Monday, Aug. 11.

- By CHITO CHAVEZ

In a statement, the DILG said the massive cleanup drive was through the “KALINISAN (Kalinga at Inisyatiba para sa Malinis na Bayan)” with a goal of mobilizing local government units and communities for regular cleanup campaign.

“Tt addresses solid waste management while directly supporting flood prevention efforts by clearing waterways, drainage systems, and public spaces of clog-causing debris and plastic waste,” the DILG said.