What is the Trash to Cashback Program of Quezon City?
The Trash to Cashback Program, which was launched by the Quezon City Government on March 2021, is part of the city’s circular economy initiative that provides a mechanism for citizens to actively participate in the waste diversion program of the city. Implemented by the Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department in partnership with Basic Environmental Systems and Technologies, Inc. (BEST), the project allows participants to exchange and convert their recyclable wastes and single use plastics into Environmental Points, which may be used to purchase groceries, goods and services from the bXTRA App and as payment for utility bills such as electricity, water and internet service through the Bayad App.
What is the schedule and where are the locations of the Trash-to-Cashback Drop-off and Exchange booths?
Quezon City Hall Park and Lagoon
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Meralco Business Center at Kamuning, Commonwealth and Novaliches
Tuesday and Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
District Booths (Commonwealth Barangay Hall, Archival Center at Brgy Paligsahan, Novaliches District Center at Brgy Sta Monica and Cenacle Drive at Brgy Culiat)
Wednesday and Friday
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Update on schedule and locations are announced via the Facebook Page of the Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department (https://www.facebook.com/qc.climatechangedepartment)
What are the recyclable materials that can be traded?
Are glass, bottles and styrofoam accepted in the Trash-to-Cashback Booths?
As we have yet to establish a partner that can process/recycle glass and bottles, these materials are not yet accepted in the trading booths. As to Styrofoam, these can be brought at the Quezon City Hall Park and Lagoon only.
Are sachets accepted in the Trash-to-Cashback Booths?
Plastic sachets such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, coffee, chips, candy, etc. are accepted in the trading booths as Assorted or Single-Use Plastics. Plastic packaging from online deliveries, bubble wrap, and sacks are also accepted under this category.
Do you require a minimum weight (in kilos) for the conversion of recyclable materials and single use plastics into Environmental Points?
Single use plastics should at least weigh three (3) kilograms to get a point while other recyclable materials should be at least one (1) kilogram.
What if the recyclable materials and single use plastics do not meet the required minimum weight?
If the recyclable materials brought are below the required minimum weight, the items may be donated to the partner institutions of BEST, Inc. Participants may also opt to keep their recyclables first until it reaches the minimum required weight.
What are the corresponding points of recyclables and single-use plastics?
What are the products or services that you can avail using Environmental Points?
Environmental Points can be used to buy groceries and goods from the Trash to Cashback Mart (https://bxtraoutlet.delivery/ttcb-mart/) and online deliveries from partner merchants of bXTRA Philippines (https://bxtraoutlet.delivery/).
How can I use my Environmental Points to pay for my utility bills (e.g., electricity, water, internet service, etc.?
Note that a consumer must at least have 200 Environmental Points to be able to use the points in paying for utility bills via the Bayad App. Download the Bayad App on your mobile devices and visit the following branches to pay your bills:
- Ever Commonwealth Branch – Upper Ground Floor, Ever Gotesco Center, Commonwealth Avenue
- Sauyo Branch – 591 Quirino Highway, Novaliches
- Gulod Branch – 894 Quirino Highway, Novaliches
Is the program exclusive for Quezon City citizens only?
The Trash to Cashback Program of Quezon City is open to all interested citizens who are willing to help the environment one recyclable at a time.
