Better with water (BWW), a French-founded NGO improving access to essential services in urban poor communities, has reached a key milestone in its solid waste management pilot project in Cavite with the official inauguration of a new Materials Recovery Station (MRS) in Tabing Dagat. The inauguration, held on December 9th, gathered the Mayor of Noveleta, representatives of the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), local officials, community leaders and residents.
With the MRS now operational, trained local collectors can begin structured waste collection, helping to improve cleanliness and health conditions in this coastal community. Before the project, Tabing Dagat had no municipal waste service, leading to widespread open dumping and burning. The new system introduces regular household waste pickup and centralized sorting of recyclables. The initiative is the result of several years of technical design and community consultations, ensuring that the service responds to local needs and fosters strong community ownership. A similar pilot is underway in BARS community, Cavite, and a third replication is planned to extend the model to other underserved areas.
Beyond solid waste management, BWW continues to expand its programs to improve access to safe water, hygiene, sanitation and improve disaster risk management, ensuring holistic support for urban communities and building healthier, more resilient neighborhoods.
If your company’s CSR priorities align with their work or if you would like more information about their ongoing projects, please feel free to contact Better with Water at philippines@betterwithwater.