By E.H. Edejer / January 9, 2025 CLARK FREEPORT — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) announced plans to use waste-to-energy (WTE) technology as a renewable energy source in the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone in line with avowed goals to foster “smart and sustainable development.” BCDA said on Wednesday that it is… Read More BCDA eyes waste-to-energy facility as landfill alternative for Clark
By E.H. EDEJER | October 17, 2024 CAPAS, Tarlac — Local government units using the Kalangitan sanitary landfill in this town said they are unprepared for the immediate closure of the garbage facility, pointing out that disposal costs would spiral out of control should they be forced to transfer to another site. Gener Tanhueco, Municipal… Read More LGUs not ready for Kalangitan landfill closure
CLARK FREEPORT — The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has reiterated its position not to renew the service contract with Metro Clark Waste Management Corporation (MCWMC) for the operation of the Kalangitan landfill, saying the agreement officially expired last Saturday, Oct. 5. This despite the seeming inadequacy of a materials recovery facility (MRF) in Porac town,… Read More CDC won’t renew Kalangitan landfill contract despite ‘inadequate’ replacement dump
CLARK FREEPORT — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) in Central Luzon has recognized the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) for its successful programs in waste management and upcycling. The DENR-EMB presented the recognition to the SBMA Ecology Center during the Environmental Summit 2024 held on June 28 at the Widus… Read More SBMA cited for upcycling program in DENR environment summit
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority’s (BCDA) said it has received support from concerned local government units (LGUs) in Tarlac for its plan to redevelop the Kalangitan sanitary landfill in Capas into a more productive and high-impact project that will accelerate growth in the province and provide more jobs. The agency said in a statement… Read More BCDA: Tarlac LGUs support redevelopment plans for Kalangitan landfill
By Kris Crismundo | June 13, 2024 MANILA – The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said on Thursday, June 13, it has secured the support of the local government units (LGUs) in Tarlac to convert the Kalangitan sanitary landfill in Capas into an industrial zone as part of the development of the New Clark City… Read More BCDA says Tarlac LGUs back conversion of Kalangitan landfill into industrial zone
BASES Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman Delfin N. Lorenzana allayed fears of a looming garbage crisis in Central Luzon, pointing out the presence of three operational facilities that may serve as alternatives once the contract for the operations of the Kalangitan sanitary landfill in Capas, Tarlac expires. During an interview with Net25, Chairman Lorenzana… Read More No looming garbage crisis in Luzon–Lorenzana
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — With the planned closure this October of its waste depository in Capas, Tarlac, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is now looking for options on how to dispose of tons and tons of garbage generated daily by industrial and commercial establishments here. Amethya dela Llana, manager of the SBMA Ecology Center,… Read More Kalangitan landfill closure ‘a huge problem’; Subic seeks options
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