Municipalities nationwide are grappling with a mounting garbage crisis, transforming urban areas into veritable dumping grounds. Failure to promptly dispose of civic waste is posing a threat to citizens’ lives, with pollution and foul odors permeating residential areas and thoroughfares.
Mayors of these municipalities cite a lack of resources and capacity to modernize waste management systems. Many struggle to secure land and establish proper dumping stations, exacerbating the problem. Consequently, most municipalities lack the capability to adequately handle household and medical waste, rendering them hubs of citizen distress rather than centers of public service.
Reports from our correspondents and district representatives offer a glimpse into the dire situation unfolding across various municipalities nationwide.