DENR shuts down Tagbilaran dumpsite, citing violations

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TAGBILARAN, Bohol—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources shut down the dumpsite at Barangay Dampas here Wednesday after it discovered multiple violations during a rigorous inspection at

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The DENR, led by undersecretary Benny Antiporda, found violations committed by the city government, such as open dumping and negligence of leachate, or excess liquid, coming from the trash. Antiporda issued a cease and desist order on dumpsite operations, saying the area threatens the environment. If the local government will not take steps to deal with the dumpsite, the DENR will file administrative and criminal charges against city officials.Trash collection will be put on hold, as the local government drafts an alternative plan and submits it to the DENR for approval.

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