Environmental Compliance and Endorsements
- The Environmental Management Bureau of DENR issued an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for the WACUMAN sanitary landfill in Sitio Tiyakad, Barangay San Mateo, Norzagaray, Bulacan.
- This landfill received endorsements from local officials and organizations including the League of Municipalities, the Mayor’s Office, Sangguniang Bayan, and Barangay Captain of San Mateo.
- The endorsements recognize the landfill as a suitable alternative disposal site for Bulacan and adjacent areas.
Establishment of the Sanitary Landfill Disposal Facility
- The landfill facility is declared an alternate waste disposal site serving Bulacan, Metro Manila, and neighboring municipalities.
- It is subject to applicable provisions of RA 9003, including policies on powers and functions of commissions, local government solid waste management plans, siting and operating criteria for sanitary landfills, and establishment of common waste treatment facilities.
Monitoring and Regulatory Oversight
- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the National Solid Waste Management Commission are tasked with continuous monitoring of the sanitary landfill.
- Their role includes ensuring compliance with guidelines and policies for safe and proper waste management.
Infrastructure Support and Maintenance
- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is responsible for maintaining public roads near the landfill to support operational efficiency and waste delivery.
Promotion of Investment and Technology Adoption
- The Provincial Government of Bulacan, Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and Norzagaray LGU are encouraged to attract both local and foreign investments.
- Investments should focus on recycling technologies and waste-to-energy processes, in line with specific provisions of RA 9003.
Legal Authority and Effectivity
- The declaration is issued by the President of the Philippines under her legal powers.
- It affirms the landfill’s role in augmenting the country’s insufficient sanitary landfill capacity, addressing waste disposal challenges, and supporting environmental sustainability goals.