MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has shut down an open dumpsite being operated by the local government unit of Sta. Ana, Pampanga, which is being disguised as a recycling facility.
The DENR-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) in Region 3, along with the Philippine National Police-Maritime Group and Sta. Ana Municipal Police Station, served the cease and desist order against the open dumpsite located at Barangay San Nicolas.
The operation of the open dumpsite, the DENR said, is a violation of Section 37 of Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.
Under RA No. 9003, no open dumps should be estab…
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