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    Ecological Solid

    Waste Management
    Act of 2000
    Geol. Jhoryl S. Imbo
    Outline of the Topic
    I. Definition , Principles and Understanding of the Law
    II. Resource and Effects
    III. Responsibility of the National Government Agency
    IV. Implementation of the Law
    V. Recommendations
    SOLID WASTE
    Solid waste means any garbage, refuse, sludge from a wastewater
    treatment plant, water supply treatment plant, or air pollution control
    facility and other discarded materials including solid, liquid, semi-
    solid, or contained gaseous material, resulting from industrial,
    commercial, mining and agricultural operations, and from
    community activities
    01

    R.A 9003
    Overview, Principles and Understanding
    GENERAL OVERVIEW
    An act providing systematic, comprehensive and ecological waste
    management program that ensures the protection of public health and
    the environment.

    Describes solid waste management as a discipline associated with the


    control of generation, storage, collection, transfer and transport,
    processing, and disposal of solid wastes.
    HIGHLIGHTS “the Philippines has managed to
    build only a total of 108 sanitary
    landfills nationwide, or 10 percent
    of what is actually needed, and a
    far cry from the estimated 1,700
    requirement for the proper disposal
    of garbage, an official of the
    Department of Environment and
    Natural Resources (DENR) said.”
    -Business Mirror , 2020
    02

    R.A 9003
    Resources and Effects
    WHY CONSERVE?
    Human activities contribute significantly in waste management.
    Recognizing the effects of improper treatment to waste the
    following are some of the adverse effects:

    • Clogs storm drains causing flood


    • It is a man-made source of greenhouse gases
    • Burning of waste contributes significantly to
    • urban air pollution
    • It has mutagenic and carcinogenic effects
    • Generates leachate that seep into the ground
    • thus polluting surface and ground water
    • Contributes to marine debris
    WHAT TO CONSERVE?
    The State shall protect and advance the right of the people
    to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the
    rhythm and harmony of nature.
    • Land
    • Water
    • Air
    • Biodiversity
    • Public health
    03

    RA 9003
    Responsibility of the National Government Agency
    INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISM
    Ecological Solid Waste
    Management Act of 2000

    National Solid Waste Solid Waste


    Management Commission Management Board
    (NSWMC) (SWMB)
    Coordinating body and develop and Formulate 10-year Local
    implement the National Solid Waste Ecological Solid Waste
    Management Framework Mangement Plans
    WHO TO CONSERVE?
    The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) shall be the primary
    government agency under the Department of Environment and Natural
    Resources (DENR)
    • to formulate, integrate, coordinate, supervise and
    implement all policies, plans, projects and activities
    relative to the prevention and control of pollution as
    well as the management and enhancement of
    environment.
    • In partnership with stakeholders, the law aims to
    adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological
    solid waste management program that shall ensure
    the protection of public health and environment. The
    law ensures proper segregation, collection, storage,
    treatment and disposal of solid waste through the
    formulation and adaptation of best eco-waste
    products.
    WHO TO CONSERVE?
    Role of LGUs
    SECTION 10. Role of LGUs in Solid Waste Management. — Pursuant
    to the relevant provisions of R.A. No. 7160, otherwise known as the
    Local Government Code, the LGUs shall be primarily responsible for
    the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act
    within their respective jurisdictions.
    • Segregation and collection of solid waste shall be
    conducted at the barangay level specifically for
    biodegradable, compostable and reusable wastes:
    Provided, That the collection of non-recyclable materials
    and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the
    municipality or city.
    AND THAT INCLUDES

    EVERYONE!!!!
    03

    RA 9003
    Implementation of the Law
    HOW TO CONSERVE?
    Solid Waste Management
    Solid Waste Management
    Solid Waste Management
    04

    RECOMMENDATIONS
    Strengthening the
    implementation of the law
    Thanks!
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