Manila’s local government has defended its increase in garbage collection fees for businesses, citing the last adjustment in 2013 as outdated.
The hike, enacted through City Ordinance No. 9151, aims to align charges with current waste volumes, hauling costs, and service expenses, including redirecting waste to the New San Mateo Sanitary Landfill in Rizal.
City officials clarified that the fees apply only to commercial establishments, not residential households, and are scaled based on the type of business and estimated garbage output.
Some business owners have expressed shock at the sharp rise, with small clinics reporting fees jumping from P1,000 in 2025 to P12,000 in 2026.
To ease the transition, the city plans a “transitory two-phased increase” along with amnesty programs and payment incentives for businesses.
Source: PhilNews24 | January 9, 2026
