MENRO Milagros Leads Waste Exchange Drive in Barangays Matanglad and Bonbon

On June 19, 2026, the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) of Milagros, under the supervision of Carmen B. Cortes, EnP., and with the support of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Milagros led by Municipal Mayor Hon. Natividad Isabel R. Magbalon, M.D., successfully implemented the “Palit Basura, Balyo Bugas at Pagkain” initiative in Barangays Matanglad and Bonbon, Milagros, Masbate. As part of the continuing Zero Waste Program of Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) Milagros, the activity aimed to strengthen responsible waste management, enhance environmental awareness, and promote active community participation by allowing residents to exchange recyclable materials for rice and food items. The program serves as an innovative incentive-based strategy to encourage proper waste segregation and recycling at the grassroots level. A total of 32 participants from Barangay Matanglad and 31 participants from Barangay Bonbon actively joined the initiative, bringing various recyclable materials and demonstrating strong community commitment to environmental stewardship. Through their collective participation, a total of 1,808 kilograms of solid waste were successfully collected, consisting of 143 kilograms of plastic bottles, 1,433 kilograms of glass bottles, and 232 kilograms of plastic sachets and wrappers.
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