Valenzuela passes ordinance for proper disposal of face masks, face shields, PPEs
The city government of Valenzuela will ensure that face masks, face shields, and other personal protective equipment will be disposed of by its residents properly through imposing a fine against violators.
The local government said these garbage bags should be color yellow for easy identification or must be labeled as “infectious waste.” The measure stated that “any person who throws used face masks and face shields in canals, streams, rivers and other bodies of water or leaves the waste in places such as streets that may be blown away or scattered will be charged with an administrative penalty.”
The local government on Monday said the passing of the ordinance came after the Department of Environment and Natural Resources urged local government units to ensure the compliance of their constituents in the proper segregation, handling, and disposal of wastes following the provisions of the “Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act.”
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