LUBAO, Pampanga -- Governor Lilia Pineda wants to turn the "My Lubao Central MRF" to become the model materials recovery facility (MRF) in the province.
This was pronounced by the governor as she visited the said MRF facility yesterday together with Mayor Mylin Pineda Cayabyab, who showcased their projects such as production of organic fertilizers, recyclable materials, micro-organism, organic farming and bamboo furniture production.
The governor lauded the workers here for their efforts in helping the “My Lubao Central MRF” to become a model of all materials recovery facilities in the province.
Established in 2010 during the time of former mayor and now incumbent Vice-Governor Dennis Pineda, the “My Lubao Central MRF” already produced 47.07 tons of holcimable materials from January to this date alone.
However, in the same period, at least 212.82 tons of garbage were delivered to Metro Clark Sanitary Land and the municipal government spent a minimum of P360 per cubic meter bin of garbage or a total of P11,525 per 32 cubic meter bin.
According to Engr. Dan Aquino, designated solid waste management officer here, the “My Lubao Central MRF” is being manned by atl east 16 workers.
Now, he said, the entire town has no illegal dumpsites and all waste materials are being collected and delivered on a daily basis at the said Central MRF.
The governor also said she is “partly happy” with” My Lubao Central MRF,” for its waste disposal, proper composting and their compliance to RA 9003 as she believes that this could produce more good results if it could maximize its full potentials.
“I am happy but not 100 percent as I am still seeing garbage on the road. We must act together to achieve zero waste not only in Lubao but in the entire Pampanga and I want that as a legacy,” she said.
The governor pointed out that “there are still more things and more projects and programs that should be implemented to fully manage solid waste not only in Lubao but in the entire province.”
The governor urged the municipal government here to take all the necessary efforts needed in turning Lubao into the cleanest town in the province and achieving zero waste management.
He urged all sectors to fully and actively participate in the campaign for zero waste.
“Let us involve everybody, every entity, as everyone is producing garbage every day,” the governor reiterated.
The governor vowed to continue full support to the municipalities and cities which are most compliant on solid waste management through the provision of additional dump trucks, baling machines, shredders and among other equipment needed for the operation and management of solid waste, suggesting that that there should be a cluster materials recovery facility in every town to save energy and gasoline in collecting garbage. <>(Joel P. Mapiles/Pampanga PIO)