The Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) Region III said that the Angeles City Government’s Waste Transfer Station in Barangay Capaya complies with national environmental and waste management laws.
In a letter dated June 13, 2025 and addressed to Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr., the DENR-EMB cited that the facility passed inspection and met the minimum requirements under Section 25 of Republic Act No. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, and DAO No. 2001-34.
The evaluation was conducted in March 2025 by a technical team from the Ecological Solid Waste Management Section.
“Based on the results of the inspection and evaluation of secondary data, it has been determined that the Transfer Station of LGU Angeles City has complied with the minimum considerations... Moreover, the LGU Angeles City shall apply mitigating measures if there are any complaints or nuisance to the community,” the letter stated.
The DENR-EMB also reaffirmed its support for future collaborations with the city to promote environmental responsibility and sustainability in the region.
“This recognition is a testament to our city’s unwavering commitment to responsible and sustainable waste management,” Mayor Lazatin said. “We thank the DENR-EMB Region III for their guidance, and commend our Environmental Management System Office headed by Francis Pangilinan, and the City Environment and Natural Resources Office, led by Ms. Jenifer Castro, for their consistent efforts in ensuring that Angeles City remains compliant and proactive in protecting our environment.”
The facility, which covers 2,000 square meters, was inaugurated in December 2024 and began operations in February 2025.
The city government spent ?78 million for the project, aimed at streamlining waste collection and improving sanitation in the city.
The facility's operations now allow waste hauling three to four times daily. The city government said this is a process that is faster, more convenient, and cost-effective.
To support the operations, the city government mobilized four 10-wheeler trucks, 14 six-wheeled dump trucks, one backhoe excavator, one bulldozer, and one loader.
Lazatin said he also allocated two garbage trucks to complement the facility’s operations.
Apart from the ?78 million allocated for the construction of the facility, the city government said it also earmarked an additional ?5 million for septage management and treatment.
The city government said it is planning to install a wastewater treatment system in line with its environmental protection program.
In March 2025, DENR Region III Ecological Solid Waste Management Pampanga Focal Person Yves Yshmael Balagtas named the Angeles City Waste Transfer Station as one of the best in Central Luzon.
He commended the facility's cleanliness, organization, and compliance with environmental standards.