THE proposed ordinance for proper handling, storage, collection, transport, treatment and disposal of hazardous wastes was favorably endorsed by the City Council committees on health and on environment, respectively chaired by Councilors Maria Lourdes Gaane and Zaldy Ocon to the committee on laws and rules chaired by Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya.
This is, however, subject to the finalization of the draft ordinance, which will incorporate all the proposals of different agencies.
During the recent meeting, Noel Paglinawan of the Medical Human Resources Health Care presented the proposed technology that will be used for waste management solution.He assured that he will furnish the committees cost analysis of the product.
According to Elvisa Mabelin of the City Local Environment and Natural Resources, the office is waiting for the amendment of the Environmental Compliance Certificate. There is already a separate service vehicle to transport the toxic waste, she added. (sp)
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