This document discusses the key aspects of solid waste management in the Philippines as governed by RA 9003. It outlines who generates waste, the roles of different government entities in solid waste management, requirements for local governments and generators under the law including mandatory segregation and collection, and prohibited acts. Key points covered are responsibilities of local governments to implement solid waste plans and programs, mandatory segregation of waste into recyclables, compostables, non-recyclables and special wastes, and prohibitions such as open dumping and burning.

1. RA 9003

2. Approval of RA 9003
Effectivity of RA 9003
Signing of the IRR of RA 9003
All Open Dumpsites should have been closed or
converted to Controlled Disposal Facilities (Sec.
37)
All Controlled Disposal Facilities shall be
deemed closed and phase-out (Sec. 37)

3. Who
wants garbage?????

4. Who Wants
Garbage?

6. Who Generates
Garbage?

7. WASTE GENERATION SWM SITUATIONER
Households
Industries/ Factories
Hospitals
Agriculture
Offices, Businesses,
& other Establishments
Schools

8. SWM SITUATIONER
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF IMPROPER SWM
• Ground & surface water
contamination;
• Local flooding;
• Air pollution;
• Release of greenhouse
gases;
• Foul odor

9. Ecological Solid Waste
Management Act
Local Government
Units
(Implementation)
National Solid Waste
Management Commission
(Policy Making)
Waste Generators/Citizens
DENR-EMB-NSWMC/S
(Technical Support
and Enforcement)

10. ROLE OF THE LGU
 primarily responsible for the
implementation and enforcement of the
provisions of this Act within their respective
jurisdictions
 barangay level shall conduct segregation
and collection of solid waste for
biodegradable, compostable and reusable
wastes
 municipality or city shall be responsible for
the collection of non-recyclable materials
and special wastes

11. The province, city, or municipality, through its local solid
waste management boards, shall prepare its respective 10-
year SWM plans consistent with the National
Solid Waste Management Framework.
Provided, That the waste management plan shall be for the
re-use, recycling and composting of wastes
generated in their respective jurisdictions:
Provided, further that the SWM Plan of the LGU shall
ensure the efficient management of solid waste
generated within its jurisdiction.

12.  Mandatory segregation at source
(Section 21 RA 9003)
 Mandatory segregated collection;
(Section 1 Rule X, IRR)
 Mandatory waste diversion goal
of at least 25%;
(section 20 RA9003)
 Establishment of Materials
Recovery Facilities;
(section 32 RA 9003)
Avoidance
Treatment
Residuals
Mgnt
Reuse
Recycle
Reduce

15. For Campuses & Buildings

16.  Provide easy
segregation system at
source.
 Use of color-coded
bins with pictures is
recommended.
 System should be
understood by child
to ensure that adults
also understand.

18. Special Wastes
Recyclables
Compostables
Non-recyclables/residuals

19. Compostable wastes are biodegradable
wastes such as food waste, garden waste and
animal waste.
Examples are:
Fruit and vegetable peelings, leftover foods,
vegetable trims, fish/fowl/meat/animal entrails/,
soft shells, seeds, leaves, etc.,
COMPOSTABLE WASTE

20. Recyclable materials refer to any waste material
retrieved from the waste stream and free from
contamination that can still be converted into
suitable beneficial use.
Examples are:
Newspaper, ferrous and non-ferrous
scrap metals, corrugated cardboard,
aluminum, tin cans, glass, papers, etc.,
RECYCLABLE WASTE

21. Special waste refer to household hazardous
wastes.
Examples are:
Paints, thinner, household batteries, lead-acid
batteries, spray canisters, bulky wastes, consumer
electronics (which refer to worn-out, broken and
other discarded items), white goods (which refer to
large worn-out or broken household appliances),
oil, tires, etc.,
SPECIAL WASTE

22. Residual wastes are solid waste materials
that are non-compostable and non-recyclable.
Examples are:
Sanitary napkins, disposable diapers, worn-out
rugs, ceramics, candy wrappers/sachets, cartons
which contain a plastic lining usually used for
milk and juice containers, etc.,
RESIDUAL WASTE

23. Sec. 48(1)
- Littering, throwing, dumping of
waste matters in public places or
causing or permitting the same;
Sec. 48(3)
- Open burning of solid waste;
Sec. 48(5)
- Squatting in open dumps and
landfills;
Sec. 48(6)
- Open dumping, burying of
biodegradable or non-biodegradable
materials in flood-prone areas;
Sec. 48(9)
- Establishment or operation of open
dumps as enjoined in RA 9003, or
closure of said dumps in violation of
Section 37 (Prohibition Against the
Use of Open Dumps for Solid
Waste).

24. … ..Thank you for listening
and
GOD BLESS…..
Mary ann A. Mandawe
EMB9 DENR