ANGELES CITY — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau Region 3 has officially confirmed the city government’s waste transfer station in Barangay Capaya as fully compliant with national environmental and waste management standards.
In a letter dated June 13, 2025 and addressed to Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr., the DENR-EMB said the facility passed inspection and met the minimum requirements under Section 25 of RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000), and DAO No. 2001-34. The evaluation was conducted in March 2025 by a technical team from the agency’s ecological solid waste management section.
“Based on the results of the inspection and evaluation of secondary data, it has been determined that the Transfer Station of LGU Angeles City has complied with the minimum considerations… Moreover, the LGU Angeles City shall apply mitigating measures if there are any complaints or nuisance to the community,” the letter stated.
The DENR-EMB also reaffirmed its support for future collaborations with the city, reinforcing its collective efforts to promote environmental responsibility and sustainability in the region.
“This recognition is a testament to our city’s unwavering commitment to responsible and sustainable waste management,” Lazatin said. “We thank the DENR-EMB Region III for their guidance, and commend our environmental management system office headed by Francis Pangilinan, and the city environment and natural resources office led by Jenifer Castro, for their consistent efforts in ensuring that Angeles City remains compliant and proactive in protecting our environment.”
Fully funded by the city government with P78-million investment, the transfer station spanning 2,000 square meters was inaugurated in December 2024 and began operations in February 2025, streamlining waste collection and improving sanitation citywide.
The 24/7 operational hub has significantly increased efficiency, now allowing waste hauling to be conducted 3 to 4 times daily — a process that is faster, more convenient, and cost-effective. To support the operations, the city mobilized a fleet of four 10-wheeler trucks, 14 six-wheeled dump trucks, one backhoe excavator, one bulldozer, and one loader.
In addition, Mayor Lazatin also allocated two brand-new garbage trucks to barangays to complement the facility’s operations.
Apart from the ₱78 million allocated for the construction of the facility, the city government also earmarked an additional ₱5 million for septage management and treatment. The transfer station is equipped with a gated perimeter fence, designated entry and exit points for organized waste flow, administrative storage rooms, and comfort rooms. Plans are also underway to install a wastewater treatment system to further elevate the city’s environmental protection efforts.
In March 2025, DENR Region 3 Ecological Solid Waste Management Pampanga focal person Yves Yshmael Balagtas recognized the Angeles City Waste Transfer Station as one of the best in Central Luzon — commending its cleanliness, organization, and compliance with environmental standards.
Angeles CIO
