San Mateo landfill encroaches protected area, delaying WTE projects
The issuance of a clearance for two 50-megawatt waste-to-energy (WTE) facilities at the San Mateo landfill in Rizal has been deferred due to concerns that the landfill may encroach upon a protected area. This necessitates further legal and technical validation of the proposed projects.
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