The document discusses solid waste management issues in Metro Cebu, Philippines. It states that as of 2001, Metro Cebu's population was 756,243 people who generated around 529,370 kg of solid waste per day, with most residential. It notes problems in both the upper and lower parts of the waste stream. Specifically, it mentions a lack of waste segregation and recycling at the source, and issues with the sanitary landfill operations like insufficient leachate treatment and medical waste disposal.