Bacolod City, under the leadership of Mayor Albee Benitez, envisions establishing a mechanized Central Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) equipped to process various types of recyclable materials, including plastic waste, biodegradable waste, glass, paper, and metal.

To realize this vision, Bacolod City is set to hold a groundbreaking ceremony on March 12 for the Construction of Recovery and Recycling Complex & Ecopark in Bacolod Sanitary Landfill, Barangay Felisa. This pioneering project aims to address the city’s growing waste management challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions.

As a highly urbanized center of economic development in Negros Occidental, Bacolod generates an increasing volume of waste, necessitating efficient systems to mitigate environmental impact, enhance resource recovery, and support a circular economy. This project seeks to maximize the recovery of recyclable materials, reduce landfill waste, and ensure the proper processing and recycling of recovered resources. Additionally, it aims to promote environmental sustainability through incentivized waste segregation and the reinforcement of circular economy programs.

With a total project cost of ₱160 million, Recovery and Recycling Center will cover a 33.13-hectare site and consist of three key components:

1. Construction and site development of the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

2. Supply and installation of furniture and equipment

3. Implementation of electrical and lighting systems

The MRF facilities and equipment will include:

A conveyor belt sorting line

Integrated Waste Solutions (IWS) in MRF operations

Baling of recyclables

Tree trimming and yard waste disposal for recycling

Windrow composting

Once completed, this facility will serve as a model for sustainable waste management and environmental responsibility in the region, setting a new standard for efficient waste processing and circular economy initiatives.

Source – Bacolod City PIO