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OUTLINE DESCRIPTION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Overview of the plan including current situation, vision, and objectives
1. Introduction Introduction to the plan to the reader including purpose and approach
1.1 Purpose  City/municipality’s vision related to solid waste management***
 Key issues facing the community
 Goals for the plan, and how the plan will help to alleviate the issues
facing the community
 Intent of RA 9003 and its effect on solid waste management
1.2 Approach  Approach used in preparing plan, e.g., compilation of existing
information, conduct of WACS, using results of previous studies,
involvement of stakeholders, etc.
 Data sources, e.g., National Solid Waste Management Commission,
Solid Waste Management Board, City Planning and Development
Office and City Engineering Office provide data for analyses and
development of forecasts.
1.3 Acknowledgements
2. City Profile Key information about the city/municipality
2.1 Location  Location of the city/municipality including map indicating locations
of barangays, as well as residential, commercial, and industrial
centers, and agricultural areas.
 Land area.
2.1 History  Historical background.
2.2 Population  Current population for each barangay, indicating rural and urban
areas.
 10-yr projection.
2.3 Economic Profile/Land Use  List of industries within the city/municipality.
 Land use map, in particular showing the urban and rural land use
classification.
 Major transportation routes and traffic conditions.
2.4 Physical Characteristics  Geography, geology, hydrology, soil and climate of the area or
region.
3. Current Solid Waste Description of solid waste management practices in existence
Management Conditions
3.1 Institutional Arrangements  List of existing agencies of the city administration that handle
SWM and its services, and the roles and responsibilities of the
agencies. Should include all aspects of SWM such as: collection,
recycling, disposal, IEC, accounting, implementation and
enforcement of regulations.
3.2 Inventory of Equipment and  List of existing equipment, its capacity and present conditions,
Staff make, model, location for repairs, and others.
 Number of personnel (with classification- working in SWM by
department or type of service).
 Type of staff training available.
3.3 Source Reduction  Discussion of existing waste reduction practices.

3.4 Collection  Description of existing system for each service area, including
those serviced by private haulers.
 Type of collection (segregated vs. non-segregated).
 Frequency of collection to same area for each type of collection.
 Description of areas not currently receiving collection service.
 If collection service is by a private hauler, provide a list of the
haulers, service areas, types of waste collected, location where
waste is deposited.

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3.5 Transfer  Description of facilities used to transfer solid waste.

 List of facilities including location, capacity, types of materials
accepted, and source of materials.
3.6 Processing Facilities  Description of facilities used for processing waste, such as material
recovery facilities (MRFs) and composting facilities.
 List of facilities including location, capacity, types of materials
accepted, source of materials, and brief description of operations.
3.7 Final Disposal  Description of facilities used for the final disposal of solid waste or
residues from processing.
 List of facilities including location, ownership, capacity, types of
materials accepted, source of materials, brief description of
operations, and number of scavengers.
 Evaluation of the situation of scavengers working at existing
dumpsite.
3.8 Special Wastes  Report of available information on the quantities of these wastes
disposed.
3.8.1 Health Care Wastes  Existing treatment and disposal practices of infectious and other
health care wastes.
 Report of available information on the quantities of these wastes
disposed.
3.9 Markets for Recyclables  List of junk shops in the city/municipality. Include types and
quantities of materials accepted if possible.
 List of industries in the city/municipality that use or could use
recycled materials.
3.10 IEC  Description of IEC program.
 List of IEC activities. Include message, targeted audience, and
effectiveness.
3.11 Costs and Revenues  Annual budget for SWM.
 Expenditures for previous year. Include capital investment,
operation and maintenance, and contracted services.
 Revenues for previous year. Include revenues from allocations,
from fees charged for the service, and from fines.
3.11 Key Issues  Brief description of key solid waste management issues facing the
community.
4. Waste Characteristics Uses results of WACS and recycling information to determine quantity
and composition of waste generated
4.1 Disposed Waste (from WACS)  Quantity of waste disposed, by sector (e.g., low-income residential,
middle-income residential, high-income residential, commercial,
institutional, industrial, markets) (in kg/day and tonnes/year)).
 Summary tables and figures showing the quantity and composition
of disposed waste by, by sector.
(residential/commercial/markets/institution)
4.2 Diverted Waste  Estimate of quantity of waste currently recycled and composted
based on existing information, and from results of 3.4 and 3.6.
4.3 Generated Waste  Estimate of quantity of waste generated (disposed + diverted).
 Projection of quantity of waste generated based on population
projections.
5. Legal/Institutional Overview of existing institutional arrangements in order to identify
Framework parties responsible for undertaking the relevant aspects of the plan
5.1 Local Laws and Regulations  Related laws and regulations and their relevant provisions.
 Permitting procedures for solid waste facilities as well as inspection
and compliance procedures.
5.2 Roles  Roles of the City SWM Board, the city, barangay, private entities
and institutions as generators, citizens, NGOs and recycling
companies.

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5.3 City/Municipal Solid Waste  Sanguniang Bayan Ordinance No. for creating the CSWM Board.
Management Board  List of members of the CSWM Board.
 Description of activities to date and planned activities.
5.4 Barangay Solid Waste  List of BSWM Committees formed to date and schedule for Boards
Management Committees in other barangays
5.5 Stakeholders Participation  Activities conducted and future plans to involve stakeholders in
development and implementation of plan.
6. Plan Strategy Delineation of the desired outcome of the solid waste management plan
6.1 Vision  Discussion of vision and goals
6.2 Targets  Diversion targets for each year, 10-year planning period.
 Disposal targets for each year, 10-year planning period.
6.3 Strategies  Brief description of strategies to reach diversion targets (detail
will be provided in Section 7).
 General description of coordination with barangays to implement
segregated collection, MRFs, and composting facilities.
 General description of collection.
 Overview of plans for disposal.
 Discussion of other key elements of strategy.
7. SWM System Detailed description of each program that will be implemented to reach
the objectives and targets defined in Section 6
7.1 Source Reduction  Source reduction programs to be implemented and implementation
schedule.
 Sectors to target.
 Materials to be addressed and methods to determine the
categories of solid waste to be diverted.
 Capability and economic viability of the city/municipality in
implementing the program for this component.
 Technical requirements for the ordinances and other formal actions
to be taken by the city/municipality.
 Social impacts on stakeholders involved or affected.
 Estimated diversion resulting from source reduction.
7.2 Collection Collection of segregated recyclable and compostable materials is the
responsibility of the barangay. Collection of mixed solid waste and
residuals is the responsibility of the city/municipality. The SWM plan
should describe how the city/municipality will coordinate collection
activities with the barangay.
7.2.1 Overview  Description of the strategy for collection, based on the projected
quantities of segregated bio-degradables and recyclables, and of
residual waste.
 Description of collection process for each type of waste.
 Types of collection vehicles, collection frequency, collection points,
and types of containers.
 Entity responsible for providing collection for each type of waste,
and for each sector.
7.2.2 Collection equipment and  Description of each generator type and service area, and the
routes particular requirements for collection equipment.
 Table listing current number of vehicles (compaction vehicles
and/or dump trucks) and projection of additional vehicles or
equipment to be purchased by year.
 Rationale for selection of the equipment.
 Listing of collection routes or service areas.

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7.2.3 Private collection service  If collection service will be conducted by private haulers, provide a
rationale for contracting out the service.
 Listing of service areas, types of waste to be collected, location
where waste will be taken.
 Discussion of basic terms of contract.
7.2.4 Storage and setout  Types of containers to be used for each generator type and service
area, and rationale for selection of types of containers.
 Setout requirements (i.e., placement, time of day, etc.).
7.2.5 Segregated recyclables  Strategy for implementing segregated collection of recyclables in
each of the barangays.
 Types of materials to include types of vehicles, collection
frequency, types of containers.
 Assistance the city/municipality will provide to the barangay.
7.2.6 Segregated compostables  Strategy for implementing segregated collection of recyclables in
each of the barangays.
 Types of materials to include types of vehicles, collection
frequency, types of containers.
 Assistance the city/municipality will provide to the barangay.
7.2.7 Mixed solid waste/residuals  Plan for collecting residuals.
 Table listing type of collection vehicle, capacity, and collection
frequency by year for 5 years. In preparing table, consideration
should be given to the quantities of waste requiring collection and
disposal as diversion programs are implemented.
 Types of containers that may be used for setout.
 Plan for increasing coverage area to provide collection service to all
parts of the city/municipality (if applicable).
7.3 Segregation, Recycling, and Segregation and recycling and composting of segregated materials are
Composting the responsibility of the barangay. The SWM plan should describe how
the city/municipality will work with the barangay to implement the
programs.
7.3.1 Segregation  Strategy for promoting segregation in each of the barangays.
 Strategies for start-up, implementation, monitoring, and
enforcement.
 Assistance the city/municipality will provide to the barangay.
7.3.2 Recycling  Strategy for implementing MRFs in each of the barangays or in
clusters of barangays.
 Strategies for start-up, implementation, monitoring, and
enforcement.
 Materials to be recycled, methods of determining categories of
recyclable waste for diversion
 Existing capacity, future demand, and how the capacity will be met
(e.g., new facilities and expansion of existing facilities)
 Assistance the city/municipality will provide to the barangay.
 Implementation schedule.
 Acceptable technologies and lay-out of facilities.

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7.3.3 Composting/ Management of  Overall strategy for managing biodegradable waste.

Biodegradable Waste  Quantity of waste, by barangay, to be composted.
 Existing capacity, future demand, and how the capacity will be met
(e.g., new facilities and expansion of existing facilities).
 Strategies for start-up, implementation, monitoring, and
enforcement.
 Materials to be composted, methods of determining categories of
biodegradable waste for diversion
 Acceptable technologies and layouts of composting facilities.
 Assistance city/municipality will provide to the barangay.
 Implementation schedule.
7.3.4 Marketing and Market  Estimated prices for recovered materials and average selling
Development price/average price.
 Evaluation of feasibility of procurement preferences for compost,
recyclable and recycled materials by city/municipality.
 Strategies for developing and expanding markets for composts,
recyclables, recycled and other processed materials.
 Evaluation of the feasibility of procurement preferences to
encourage the purchase of products made from recycled material
and compost.
7.4 Transfer (if applicable)  Strategy for use of transfer facilities.
 Existing capacity, future demand, and how the capacity will be met
(e.g., new facilities and expansion of existing facilities).
 Locations for new facilities, types and quantities of waste that will
be accepted, source of waste, and destination of waste.
 Description of transfer station design and operations.
 Strategies for start-up, implementation, monitoring, and
enforcement.
 Implementation schedule.
7.5 Alternative Technologies for  Description of technology, capacity etc.
Residual Wastes  Options for the Cities/Municipalities to utilize alternative
technologies for the residual wastes.
 Proof of Environmental Technology Verification from DOST (if any).
7.6 Disposal Disposal plan for 10-years including identification of prospective sites
for future use. Include plans for upgrading or closing existing facilities
to meet requirement for sanitary landfills.
7.6.1 SW Disposal Capacity  Projection of the amount of disposal capacity needed to
accommodate residual wastes, by year for a 10-year period.
 Comparison of existing disposal capacity with capacity
requirements.
 Description of overall plan for disposal, by year.
7.6.2 Existing Facilities  For open and controlled dumps provide closure and rehabilitation plan
based on DAO 9 Series of 2006 or Authority to Close (ATC) issued
by EMB regional office.
 For SLF, strategies to extend life span and capacity of the existing
disposal site.
7.6.3 New Facilities  Description of the Categorized Disposal Facility.
 Explanation of how the design will meet the requirements of RA
9003.
7.6.4 Categorized Disposal  Demonstration that the capacity will be adequate for a minimum of
Facilities (Sanitary Landfill) 5 years based on the IRR and the features will be based on DAO 10
Design Series of 2006.

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7.7 Special Wastes  Plan for storage, collection, treatment, disposal and other
appropriate technologies for any special wastes as referred to 3.8
 Estimated quantities of special wastes to be generated in the
future.
7.7.1 Health Care Wastes  Plan for treatment and disposal as referred to 3.8.1
 Estimated quantities of special wastes to be generated in the
future.
7.8 Information, Education and Purpose and content of information dissemination, education and
Communication (IEC) communication program
7.81 Introduction  Discussion of strategy including need for public education and
involvement.
 Problems/issues that will be addressed.
 Purpose of IEC activities (i.e., information dissemination, education,
motivation, advocacy).
 Audiences that will be targeted e.g. Brgy. Officials, Schools, etc.
7.8.2 Core Messages  Discussion of core message(s) for each target audience.
 Explanation of how message will be coordinated with other agencies.
 Description of how IEC activities will support solid waste
management program activities, e.g., source reduction, litter
prevention, segregation, recycling, and composting.
7.8.3 Approach  Discussion of approach (es) for each target audience.
 Matrix of planned activities. Include: purpose, target audience,
subject of message, method, responsible party, and monitoring plan.
 Implementation schedule. IEC activities should be integrated with
infrastructure and should be on-going.
 Cost of activities (to be incorporated into financial plan (see
Section 11).
8. Implementation Strategy Discussion of the logistics of how the solid waste management system
will be implemented.
8.1 Framework  Overview of each program to be implemented, generator segment,
by year. Include source reduction, recycling, management of
biodegradables, disposal and alternative technologies.
8.2 Diversion Projections  Table of types and percentages of materials to be diverted to meet
the mandated diversion requirement.
8.3 Monitoring Program  Description of monitoring program to provide accurate information
and to show whether or not policies are succeeding and to monitor
the performance of the SWM plan.
8.4 Incentive Programs  Description of program providing for incentives (rewards, grants,
fiscal incentives and non-fiscal Incentives) that will be provided to
concerned sectors in order to encourage wide participation in the
implementation of the plan.
9. Institutional Aspects Planned structure for the implementation of plan
9.1 Roles  Future roles of the city SWM Board, the city, barangay, private
entities and institutions as generators, citizens, NGOs and recycling
companies.
 Strategy for cooperation with the city/municipal SWM Board.
 Coordination with other entities (e.g., barangays, NGOs, business
leaders).
9.2 Legal  Recommended changes to city structure.
 Zoning and building code changes.
 Plans to impose penal provisions.
 Other legal requirements.
10. Social and Environmental Discussion of social and environmental issues related development of
Aspects full-scale infrastructure (if there’s any).

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10.1 Social Aspects  Significant social impacts (both positive and negative) from
community-based SWM.
 Social acceptability of proposed solid waste system (including
collection system and processing and disposal sites.
 Discussion of requirements of stakeholders.
 Discussion of conditions concerning scavengers at the disposal site
and what the city/municipality can do to improve their conditions.
10.2 Environmental Aspects  Discussion of environmental aspects of the proposed solid waste
system.
 Environmental review requirements.
11. Cost Estimates /Financial Financial plan for implementation of solid waste management system
Aspects
11.1 Investment cost  Breakdown of estimated investment cost by year for 5 years, by
private and public sectors. Investment costs should address each
component of the solid waste system, i.e., collection, transfer
stations, MRFs, composting facilities, and disposal facilities.
 Facility costs to include engineering and infrastructure.
 Equipment costs to include stationary equipment (e.g., shredder)
and rolling equipment (e.g., collection vehicles)
 Estimated cost to be amortized based on life expectancy of
facility/equipment.
11.2 Annual Costs  Breakdown of annual costs by year for 5 years, by private and
public sector.
 Labor cost, including fringes, by labor category.
 Administrative costs including insurance, office expense, etc.
 Operating and maintenance costs including fuel, repair, supplies,
etc.
 Amortized investment cost (if any).
 Loan repayment schedule (if any).
11.3 Funding Options  Discussion of options to finance the capital investments, e.g., loans
from financial institutions, central government grants, and municipal
funds.
 Discussion of options to finance recurring cost, e.g., local taxes,
intergovernmental transfers, and user charges.
 Presentation of existing and projected sources of revenues.
Include consideration of revenues from collection of fees; outside
sources of funds, collection and use of fines, and sources for the
local SWM fund and their uses.
 Specific projects, activities, equipment and technological
requirement for which outside sourcing of funds or materials as
may be necessary.
 Breakdown of revenues by year for 5 years, and by source.
11.4 Cost Evaluation and  Cost for waste management per service capita.
Comparison  Cost for waste management by unit weight for each type of service,
e.g., collection, processing, and disposal.
 Comparison of costs for each component of the solid waste
management system.
 Discussion of ways to optimize costs.
11.5 Summary  Tabular summary of investment costs, annual costs, and annual
revenues by year.
12. Plan Implementation Implementation phases, milestones, and schedule
12.1 Phases and Responsibilities  Discussion of phases from the development of a plan to guide the
operation and the implementing agency or persons/groups
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12.2 Milestones  Milestones in implementation of the institutional/legal aspects of

the plan including: public hearings, final approval of plan, and
establishment of the SW Division.
 Milestones in implementation of the solid waste system described in
the plan including: source reduction activities, segregated
collection in each barangay, establishment of MRFs and composting
facilities, upgrade of dumpsites, establishment of sanitary landfills,
IEC activities, etc.
12.3 Implementation Schedule  Tables or diagrams showing the schedule of implementation.
 Schedule should include all of the programs discussed in Section 7.
 Table summarizing diversion goals and quantities.
References

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