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Mayor Implements Stricter Waste Rules After Landfill Collapse

2/3/2026

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The Binaliw landfill collapse prompted Mayor Teresa Alegado to implement stricter waste-hauling guidelines in Cebu City.
Waste disposal capacities include 100 to 150 tons for Cebu City and 100 tons for Lapu-Lapu City.
New rules require designated transport schedules and protective measures for trucks to prevent contamination.
Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA) urge improvements in water supply near Pasil Fish Market and propose relocating the Bagsakan hub to boost oversight.

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The Binaliw landfill collapse prompted Mayor Teresa Alegado to implement stricter waste-hauling guidelines in Cebu City.
Waste disposal capacities include 100 to 150 tons for Cebu City and 100 tons for Lapu-Lapu City.
New rules require designated transport schedules and protective measures for trucks to prevent contamination.
Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA) urge improvements in water supply near Pasil Fish Market and propose relocating the Bagsakan hub to boost oversight.