The city government here has launched on Monday, Sept. 5, a waste segregation program which enables residents to avail some grocery items in exchange of recyclable items.
BACOLOD CITY –
According to Lester Mateo of IPM Construction and Development Corporation, ‘Trash to Cashback’ is an incentivized waste segregation program wherein all recyclable items such as papers, plastic, and metals can be brought at their drop off center at the Bacolod City Government Center . Mateo said they are also planning to eventually allow the residents to use their points in purchasing food or services, with their partner outlets.
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