Baguio’s ecological waste management fairs have resulted in the collection of 401 units of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), with a combined weight of 618.29 kg, according to a report of the Baguio City Council’s Legislative Monitoring and Evaluation Section (LMES).
The collection was among the accomplishments reported by the City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO) in connection with the implementation of Ordinance 15-2024 which institutionalized the Ecological Waste Management and Sustainability Fair in the city.
The report stated that 18 ecological fairs were conducted from 2023 to March 29, 2026 which served as platforms for environmental education, community engagement, and the promotion of proper ecological solid waste management practices.
WEEE collection booths were established as part of the fairs to provide a venue for the proper collection of discarded electrical and electronic equipment.
Based on the CEPMO’s records, the collection started in September 2024, with 23 units weighing 67.34 kg collected during the September 22, 2024 fair. A total of 401 units weighing 618.29 kg had been collected by March 29, 2026.
The fairs also featured Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities on the proper handling, segregation, and disposal of hazardous and electronic waste as well as applicable environmental policies.
The CEPMO reported that the IEC campaign helped enhance the participants’ knowledge of proper waste management practices and contributed to increased environmental awareness.
The activities likewise promoted recycling, upcycling, and eco-friendly product development through the Best Booth Competition and the sale of upcycled crafts and other products by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
The monitoring report noted that the ecological fairs are an effective platform for environmental education and sustainability initiatives. It also recommended continued capacity-building activities and livelihood support focused on recycling, upcycling, and sustainable product development.
The CEPMO further recommended strengthening IEC campaigns through social media, schools, barangay assemblies and local partnerships, as well as expanding collaboration with private sector partners, educational institutions and environmental organizations.
The legislative monitoring conducted by the City Council found that Ordinance 15-2024 is being implemented. **Jordan G. Habbiling
