EcoWaste Coalition: Check Landfills Integrity, Step Up Waste Prevention and Reduction

A deadly garbage slide at the Davao City Sanitary Landfill, which killed one person, injured two, and left two others missing, has prompted environmental groups to demand urgent action on the Philippines’ growing waste crisis. The EcoWaste Coalition is calling on authorities to inspect all landfills for regulatory compliance, warning that current policies prioritize disposal over prevention. The group argues that recurring landfill disasters across the country — from Cebu City to Navotas — expose a systemic failure to implement integrated waste management practices such as segregation, recycling, and composting.

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EcoWaste Coalition: Check Landfills Integrity, Step Up Waste Prevention and Reduction