ANGELES CITY — The newly established transfer station in Angeles City begins its operations today, Feb. 12, 2025, which aims to streamline garbage collection and improve sanitation throughout the city.
Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. said its operation serves to significantly enhance waste management efficiency and reduce garbage buildup on major roads.
Initially, all waste collected from major roads will be brought to the transfer station, with plans to gradually include barangay Capaya. Each week, one additional barangay will be permitted to use the facility until all 33 barangays in Angeles City are covered.
“With this new system, a single garbage truck can collect waste up to four times in one barangay, preventing garbage accumulation and ensuring cleaner streets,” Mayor Lazatin explained.
“This is just the beginning. As we roll out the system to more barangays, we are confident that Angeles City will set the standard for effective urban waste management,” Mayor Lazatin concluded.
Environmental Management System Officer-in-Charge Francis Pangilinan meanwhile highlighted the operational benefits of the transfer station, stating, “The strategic placement of the transfer station reduces the time and distance our garbage trucks need to travel, allowing them to make multiple rounds within a day.”
This not only speeds up collection but also improves overall efficiency in waste management,” Pangilinan said. The transfer station, Pangilinan added, is also implementing the “No Segregation, No Collection” policy.
Pangilinan also noted that the transfer station will reduce fuel costs and wear-and-tear on garbage trucks, maximizing city resources.
“It’s a sustainable solution that boosts productivity and ensures timely garbage disposal,” Pangilinan added.
“Tulad po ng hangad ni Mayor Lazatin, this is part of our ongoing commitment to maintain a healthy and hygienic environment for the Angeleños,” Pangilinan furthered.
The transfer station is expected to enhance the cleanliness of Angeles City while promoting better waste segregation and disposal practices, one of the priority programs of Mayor Lazatin.
To recall, the city’s transfer station was inaugurated last Dec. 2024.