This document summarizes key aspects of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (R.A. 9003). It establishes a National Solid Waste Management Commission and National Ecology Center to oversee solid waste management. It also creates Solid Waste Management Boards to prepare management plans and close open dumpsites. The law promotes reduce, reuse, recycle practices and assigns roles to local governments, private entities, and non-governmental organizations in waste disposal. It imposes fees on waste generators and fines for non-compliance.

1. R . A. 9003Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000AŇORA . CANOY . MIRALLES . ROA

2. R . A. 9003Overview

3. R . A. 9003FeaturesNational Solid Waste Management CommissionNational Ecology Center

4. R . A. 9003FeaturesSolid Waste Management BoardsPreparation of a National Solid Waste Management Status ReportDevelopment of a National Solid Waste Management Systems FrameworkDepartment of Interior and Local Government

5. R . A. 9003FeaturesREDUCE…..Re-using..Recycling..Composting

6. R . A. 9003FeaturesWaste segregation and recycling

7. R . A. 9003FeaturesEstablishment of a Materials Recovery FacilityClosure/Upgrading of open dumpsites

8. R . A. 9003FeaturesCivil, criminal and administrative liability of violatorsIncentives to LGUs, private entities and NGOsFees shall be imposed on all waste generators.Fines and penalties for violators.

9. R . A. 9003Penalties

10. R . A. 9003Penalties