MAKATI CITY — Residents of Barangay Magallanes took part in Makati's efforts to reduce waste as the Department of Environmental Services (DES) held a “Baratilyo ng Basura” activity on September 4, 2026. Conducted under the city's Waste Reduction and Diversion Program, the initiative collected 618 kilograms of recyclable materials with a total value of PHP 3,634.00. The activity highlights how materials often treated as waste can instead be recovered and given economic value. By encouraging residents to separate and bring recyclable items to designated collection activities, the city promotes responsible waste management while creating an opportunity for communities to benefit from their recyclable materials.
Turning Waste Into Useful Resources
The Baratilyo ng Basura program is carried out in partnership with Berdeng Kalabaw, Makati's partner recycler. Through the collaboration, collected materials are properly processed and diverted from landfills, helping reduce the amount of waste that ultimately ends up in disposal facilities. The initiative is part of the city's broader effort to establish proper waste segregation and resource recovery practices throughout its barangays. By providing residents with a convenient avenue to sell or donate recyclables, the program makes participation in sustainable waste management more accessible.
Small Actions, Bigger Environmental Impact
The city government continues to remind residents that responsible waste management begins at home. Simple practices such as separating recyclable materials from ordinary household waste can contribute to reducing the city's overall environmental impact. Similar Baratilyo ng Basura activities are conducted in different barangays as part of the DES' continuing environmental initiatives. Through sustained community participation and proper waste segregation, Makati seeks to strengthen its efforts toward a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable urban environment.
