BAGUIO CITY, July 21 -- The city government has approved an increase in garbage fees to help fund its 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan and encourage residents and businesses to reduce waste generation.

The City Council approved on final reading Ordinance 69-2026 on July 13, which sets new monthly garbage fees for households, commercial establishments, institutions, business enterprises and other waste generators covered by the city's garbage collection system.

The new fees range from PHP200 to PHP1,200 per month, depending on the classification, waste capacity and clientele of the generator. Households will pay PHP75 monthly.

Association of Barangay Councils President Councilor Rocky Aliping, one of the ordinance's authors, said the...