Developers and contractors in Quezon City face stricter requirements as local authorities prepare to reject public and private developments that leave debris behind or fail to restore damaged public infrastructure.
Under the Quezon City Construction Site Restoration and Cleanup Compliance Ordinance (SP-3519, S-2026), proponents must obtain a Certificate of Site Restoration and Cleanup Compliance (CSRCC) before receiving final authorization or formal project acceptance.
The measure aims to prevent construction and demolition waste from clogging drainage channels, waterways, sidewalks, and rights-of-way, which exacerbates urban flooding and poses public hazards.
“Every infrastructure project must be completed in a safe, orderly, and environmentally responsible manner. No developer or project proponent should be allowed to leave behind debris that threatens our people, communities, and environment,” Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said.
To secure the mandatory certification, contractors must completely remove site debris, repair damaged public utilities—including roads and drainage systems—and ensure proper backfilling and soil compaction.
Furthermore, waste materials must be handled, transported, and disposed of solely through authorized recovery or recycling facilities in compliance with environmental standards.
Issuance of the CSRCC depends on obtaining a Technical Restoration Clearance from the Quezon City Department of Engineering alongside an Environmental Compliance Inspection Report from the Department of Sanitation and Cleanup Works.
Enforcement duties fall under the Department of Building Official for private developments, while the Quezon City Engineering Department will manage city-funded projects. Local barangays and district action offices will assist with site monitoring and breach reporting.
Non-compliant proponents risk financial fines, the withholding or revocation of building and occupancy permits, and the suspension of active construction works. For public projects, local authorities may forfeit or withhold performance bonds and guarantees until contractors satisfy all cleanup obligations.
The legislation was authored by Minority Floor Leader Councilor Doray Delarmente and co-sponsored by Councilors Imee Rillo, Wency Lagumbay, Aiko Melendez, Candy Medina, Atty. Tope Luquigan, Atty. Migs Suntay, Victor Bernardo, Bernard Herrera, and Atty. Vince Belmonte Jr.