Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

These flashcards cover key definitions and provisions of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, helping students grasp the important aspects of the legislation.

This Act shall be known as __.

The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

The policy of the State aims to adopt a systematic, comprehensive, and __ waste management program.

ecological

One of the objectives is to ensure the protection of __ and environment.

public health

The solid waste management program should include practices like __, recycling, and recovery before disposal.

composting

Local government units retain primary enforcement and responsibility of solid waste management while establishing cooperation with __.

the national government

The act prohibits __ dumps after three years following its effectivity.

open

A __ refers to waste generated from planting or harvesting of crops, trimming or pruning of plants.

Agricultural waste

The __ refers to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Department

Disposal shall refer to the discharge, deposit, dumping, or placing of any solid waste into __.

land

Hazardous waste could cause an increase in __ or significantly contribute to serious illness.

mortality