ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo City Government signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Rezbin Waste Technology Inc. on June 29, 2026, launching a tech‑driven partnership that will place 25 recycling stations across the city. The initiative turns proper waste segregation into rewards, making sustainability a daily habit for every Ilonggo.
A Partnership That Rewards Recycling
Mayor Raisa Treñas led the signing ceremony at Iloilo City Hall, joined by General Services Office Head Engr. Neil Ravena and Rezbin Co‑Founder and Iloilo Site Manager Martin Cornelius Martirez. The collaboration brings the project “Closing the Loop: Inclusive and Tech‑Enabled Plastic Collection for Sustainable Recycling” to life. It operates under the EU‑Green Economy Partnership with the Philippines, which champions circular economy solutions.
The 25 Rezbin Stations will be installed in strategic locations, including barangays and schools, making them highly accessible to the public. Each station encourages proper waste segregation through a technology‑enabled, incentive‑based system. Users simply deposit their recyclables and earn points that can be redeemed for rewards.
How the Smart Stations Work
Residents download the Rezbin app and create an account to start participating. They bring clean, dry recyclables—plastics, paper, cardboard, and metals—to any Rezbin Station across the city. A quick scan of a QR code links the deposit to the user’s profile, and points are credited instantly.
The accumulated points can be exchanged for incentives from a network of participating partner businesses. These rewards range from discounts at local shops to digital vouchers, giving residents a tangible reason to recycle. The system gamifies waste management, turning a civic duty into an engaging, rewarding experience.
Targeting 7,500 Active Users
The initiative aims to engage at least 7,500 users, with a particular focus on youth and women. By embedding the program in schools, the city hopes to cultivate a generation of environmentally conscious citizens who treat recycling as second nature. Women, who often manage household waste, are empowered to become sustainability champions within their families.
Beyond individual participation, the program strengthens community‑wide waste diversion and recycling rates. Data collected from the stations will provide the city with real‑time insights into waste generation patterns. This data‑driven approach allows for more targeted environmental management and policy‑making.
At No Cost to the City
A critical feature of the partnership is that the entire program comes at no expense to the city government. Rezbin Waste Technology Inc. handles the installation, maintenance, and operation of the 25 stations. This ensures that public funds can be directed to other pressing social services while still achieving significant environmental gains.
The General Services Office, under Engr. Ravena, will coordinate with barangay officials to identify the most impactful sites for the stations. The goal is to place them where foot traffic is highest, maximizing community interaction and waste collection. The partnership is a model of how private innovation can support public sustainability goals.
Strengthening Iloilo’s Circular Economy
This initiative reinforces Iloilo City’s commitment to becoming a model for sustainable and responsible waste management. It aligns with the city’s broader efforts to reduce landfill dependence and promote a circular economy. By closing the loop on plastic waste, Iloilo moves closer to its vision of a cleaner, greener, and more livable urban center.
The Rezbin partnership joins the city’s growing portfolio of environmental programs, from mangrove planting to river clean‑ups. It demonstrates that technology, when paired with community participation, can accelerate the shift toward a waste‑free future. Residents are invited to download the app, visit a station, and start turning their trash into rewards.
