Manila, Dec. 31 -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Wednesday urged residents to coordinate with local police stations or fire authorities for the proper disposal of unused firecrackers, which are considered hazardous waste.

In an interview in Taguig City on New Year's Eve, NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin advised the public to turn over firecrackers they do not intend to use to police Explosives and Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units or the Bureau of Fire Protection for their proper disposal.

"Huwag ninyong sarilihin i-dispose ang mga ito kasi may mga proseso tayong sinusundan (Don't dispose firecrackers on your own because there is a process that must be followed)," he said.

Aberin on Wednesday witnessed the destru...