The groundbreaking ceremony for the Construction of Recovery and Recycling Complex and Ecopark at the Bacolod Sanitary Landfill, Barangay Felisa, Bacolod City was held yesterday.
According to a press release, the project aims to address the city’s growing waste management challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions.
As a highly urbanized center of economic development in Negros Occidental, Bacolod generates an increasing volume of waste, necessitating efficient systems to mitigate environmental impact, enhance resource recovery, and support a circular economy. The project seeks to maximize the recovery of recyclable materials, reduce landfill waste, and ensure the proper processing and recycling of recovered resources. Additionally, it aims to promote environmental sustainability through incentivized waste segregation and the reinforcement of circular economy programs.
With a total project cost of P160 million, Recovery and Recycling Center will cover a 33.13-hectare site and consist of three key components: the construction and site development of the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF); supply and installation of furniture and equipment; and implementation of electrical and lighting systems.
The MRF facilities and equipment will include a conveyor belt sorting line, Integrated Waste Solutions (IWS) in MRF operations, baling of recyclables, tree trimming and yard waste disposal for recycling, and windrow composting.
Once completed, the facility will serve as a model for sustainable waste management and environmental responsibility in the region, setting a new standard for efficient waste processing and circular economy initiatives.*
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