The Quezon City Government has reminded political aspirants to avoid utilizing plastic posters as campaign materials.
City Ordinance No. SP 2202, passed in 2013, prohibits individuals or organizations from using tarpaulins and posters made from polyethylene or plastic within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City.
Plastic-type tarpaulins not properly disposed of end up in waterways, unlike PVCs that can be repurposed and converted into bags and other products.
According to the Department of Sanitation and Cleanup Works of Quezon City, this year, the city has already collected 18,000 kilos (18 cubic meters) of campaign tarpaulins, from national and local candidates, posted in unauthorized areas such as electric posts and public and government-owned facilities.
“Plastic posters, even those that are torn into pieces, usually clog creeks and tributaries thereby increasing the risk of flooding. We are calling on political aspirants to think about the long-term negative effects of plastics in our communities. We have to work together, and consider our actions even on the tiniest detail to protect our environment,” Mayor Joy Belmonte said.
Aside from campaign-related posters, private organizations and companies are also prohibited from producing and posting plastic-made tarpaulins.
These tarps will be immediately removed by concerned offices of the city government.
QCitizens can also report to the city government the installed plastic advertisement or campaign materials by dialing the QC Helpline 122.
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