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Monday, December 24, 2012

Garbage recyclists get just P10.00 per kg of plastic trash

Social and political criticisms

I interviewed a garbage collector this morning and I ask him how much he gets for collecting plastic trash.  He says he gets P10.00 per kg.  I thought he gets more for that.  He said it is better than getting nothing.  He gets P5.00 per kg of metal.

On the other hand getting just 3 kgs will get the garbage collector a kg of rice.  That will see him for the day.  We admire this kind of people who see dignity in labor and who helps in the greening of our country. 

So the next time you see guys rummaging your trash think again.  Or you can collect the plastic for him/her in  a separate plastic bag.