By Emmanuel T. Erediano
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Variety News Staff
DEPARTMENT of Public Works Secretary Ray N. Yumul on Tuesday warned residents that they may be cited for illegal dumping if they place non-typhoon waste along roadsides.
Yumul conveyed the warning through Variety on Tuesday after DPW staff observed household garbage that did not appear to be related to the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Sinlaku dumped along Middle Road in Gualo Rai, about two days after U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors and Department of Public Works crews cleared the highway.
In an interview Tuesday, Yumul said DPW has been trying to be as accommodating as possible, but once roadways have been cleared of typhoon debris and green waste, residents should not be dumping non-typhoon garbage there.
Yumul warned that those who leave non-typhoon waste along roadsides may be cited by the Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality for illegal dumping. He said he has already asked BECQ to get involved in the matter.
The DPW secretary said illegal dumping along roadsides poses hazards to motorists and pedestrians.
Yumul also called on members of the community to contact BECQ, the Department of Public Safety, or Crime Stoppers whenever they witness illegal dumping in their neighborhoods.
Emmanuel “Arnold” Erediano has a bachelor of science degree in Journalism. He started his career as police beat reporter. Loves to cook. Eats death threats for breakfast.
