Garbage Items Left Along Streets of Quezon City Streets After Floodwaters Recede
Several garbage items remained hanging along the streets of Quezon City, even after the floodwaters had gone down.
After the recent heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, floodwaters may have gone down in parts of Quezon City, but traces of the disaster remain. Along G. Araneta Avenue and Maria Clara Street, pieces of trash can still be seen hanging from fences, trees, and electric posts.
By 2 p.m. on Tuesday, the streets were clearing up, but debris left by the flood was still scattered and suspended in public spaces. From plastic bags to food wrappers, and even bigger items like branches and old furniture, the floodwaters left behind a mess that points to a deeper problem.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) once again called on the public to dispose of garbage properly, especially during the rainy season. When trash is thrown into canals, rivers, and drainage systems, it clogs waterways and damages equipment meant to prevent flooding.
MMDA reported that one of its pumping stations, the Tripa De Gallina facility, pulled out a disturbing mix of trash during the rains, including tires and broken furniture.
These facilities play a crucial role in flood control. With 71 pumping stations currently operating in Metro Manila, the MMDA is doing what it can to lessen the impact of heavy rains. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is also set to build more stations to improve the system.
However, no amount of infrastructure will be enough if public cooperation is missing. The leftover garbage on the streets shows a problem that needs everyone’s help to solve. Simple acts like proper waste disposal can go a long way in keeping our cities clean and flood-free.
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