Bacoor City eyeing waste-to-energy technology amid garbage problem

LUCENA CITY – With more than half a million kilograms of waste generated daily, Bacoor City is eyeing waste-to-energy (WTE) technology as a potential long-term solution to its garbage management problem.

Mayor Strike Revilla said in a Facebook post on Thursday that the city generates about 533,622.98 kilograms of waste every day.

“In response to this challenge, we are pushing for a study on Waste-to-Energy (WTE) technology as a long-term solution to the city’s waste management problem, in line with our 10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan,” Revilla said in his post in Filipino.

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WTE technology involves converting waste into usable energy, such as electricity or heat.

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Revilla said he recently led a delegation of local officials in a meeting with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to discuss the city’s proposed WTE plans and initiatives. 

“We also intend to coordinate with the DENR technical team that will visit Xiamen, China, to study Waste-to-Energy technology, and work with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to assess its potential for energy recovery and its environmental impact,” he said.

Revilla said the city government would continue exploring science-based solutions to protect the environment and benefit Bacoor residents.

The DENR has described WTE technology and facilities as a potentially cleaner and more sustainable alternative to conventional waste disposal methods, including sanitary landfills.

Such facilities are intended to improve the management and disposal of municipal residual waste while recovering energy from it.