Clark landfill firm eyes P300-M expansion
Facility will ensure continued service for the ever-growing waste management needs of not only its corporate locators but also those of local government units in Central Luzon
New Clark City has lived up to its reputation as a “Green City” with a sustainable sewage system that Metro Clark Waste Management (MCWM) is developing.
At a cost of P300 million, MCWM is expanding an engineered sanitary landfill, set to be completed this year.
When completed, the facility will ensure continued service for the ever-growing waste management needs of not only its corporate locators but also those of local government units (LGU) in Central Luzon.
Local and international studies have projected that the volume of household waste is expected to far exceed available disposal capacity.
MCWM is developing an additional seven hectares where an additional leachate treatment plant to ensure proper treatment of waste by-products, as well as a separate disposal cell for industrial waste will be employed.
The company also said it was investing in additional vehicles, and other equipment and infrastructure.
It is the first and only waste management firm in the country that utilizes European environmental protection technology and equipment.
Modern waste disposal
Its efficient waste management operations, relentless focus on client service, and strict compliance with Department of Environment and Natural Resdources (DENR) standards allowed MCWM to manage over 20 percent more waste in 2020 versus the previous year.
Local and international studies have projected that the volume of household waste is expected to far exceed available disposal capacity.
DENR recently reported its aim to close all open dumpsites, which are considered illegal, this year.
“At a time when many of our countrymen are facing so many challenges due to the pandemic, it is very gratifying to us that we can continue to provide such an essential service to our clients; and that they don’t need to worry about the proper disposal of their waste,” MCWM’s executive vice president and general manager Vicky Gaetos said.
Growing need
“We commit to effectively fulfill our role by investing in new technology, equipment, and infrastructure that will allow us to serve our LGU and industrial clients, all of whom also acknowledge the need for proper waste management that is safe for the public and the environment,”
Gaetos indicated.
MCWM also continues to implement stricter on-site protocols to maintain regular operations and ensure its employees’ safety.
These measures include regular and frequent disinfection of its waste collection trucks and official company vehicles, deployment of personal protective equipment for all staff including hospital-grade gear for trained personnel inspecting medical waste, use of only company-provided footwear inside the premises, and implementation of comprehensive protocols for suspected, confirmed, and recovering cases.