Explainer: Why did Binaliw landfill partially reopen amid rehab efforts?

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — When a landfill facility in Barangay Binaliw in Cebu City partially reopened in April, critics and local leaders questioned its safety while investigation and rehabilitation efforts remain ongoing. On January 8, 2026, accumulated waste at the landfill operated by Prime Integrated Waste Solutions, Inc. (PIWSI) collapsed, killing at least 35 workers and injuring several others. The trash slide heightened concerns over worker safety, environmental risks, and landfill management practices in Cebu City, which had already been dealing with persistent waste issues. READ: Binaliw landfill: DENR-EMB 7 partially lifts cease-and-desist order Three months after the tragedy, the […]... Keep on reading: Explainer: Why did Binaliw landfill partially reopen amid rehab efforts?

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