City workers conduct clearing operations, removing debris and cleaning flooded streets after days of continuous rain caused by the southwest monsoon, August 10.

Garbage collection operations in Manila have continued despite days of heavy rain, even as flooding and fallen trees strained city services across several districts.

Department of Environment and Public Services (DEPS) Director Kenneth Amurao said waste collection remained ongoing as of Monday, August 10, with trucks still making their rounds in flooded and debris-hit areas.

The Manila Transfer Station also remained operational, allowing garbage to be processed and hauled out of the city, while disposal at the San Mateo Sanitary Landfill continued without reported disruption.

The update comes as Metro Manila has been under persistent rainfall since Saturday, August 8, due to the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat), which has caused flooding in low-lying communities and brought down trees in several parts of the capital.

Aside from collection, DEPS crews have also been deployed to help clear fallen trees and debris blocking roads, adding pressure to sanitation teams already working through difficult weather conditions.

City officials underscored the importance of keeping garbage operations running, noting that uncollected waste could clog drainage systems and worsen flooding, particularly in areas already submerged or prone to water buildup.