RA 9003

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

REPUBLIC ACT 9003

January 26, 2001

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 Approved on

35,580 tons

About ________ of garbage is generated every day in the Philippines.

solid waste

It is defined as any discarded material that is abandoned by being disposed of, burned or incinerated, recycled or considered "waste-like." A solid waste can physically be a solid, liquid, semi- solid, or container of gaseous material.

Commission

There is hereby established a National Solid Waste Management Commission, hereinafter referred to as the ________, under the Office of the President.

fourteen (14) members from the government sector and three (3) members from the private sector

The Commission shall be composed of ____________________

Department of Interior and Local Government

DILG stands for?

Department of Science and Technology

DOST stands for?

Department of Public Works and Highways

DPWH stands for?

Department of Trade and Industry

DTI stands for?

Department of Agriculture

DA stands for?

Metro Manila Development Authority

MMDA stands for?

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

TESDA stands for?

every two years

The Department and related agencies need to check and update a report on waste management __________ or as needed.

-Landfills

-Compost areas

-Borrow pit reclamation areas

Inventory of Existing Solid Waste Facilities

-Water Quality Protection

-Air Quality Maintenance

Environmental Considerations

10-year solid waste management plans

In accordance with the National Solid Waste Management Framework, local government units (LGUs), such as provinces, cities, and municipalities, are required to develop their own _________________.

Waste characterization

It is linked to RA 6969 because this law, known as the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act, requires us to accurately identify and classify

wastes.

Ignitable

These wastes are substances that can easily catch fire under certain conditions.

Corrosive wastes

____________ are materials that can corrode metals, cause burns, or be harmful upon contact with human skin or eyes.

Reactive wastes

_________ are substances that can be highly unstable, leading to explosive reactions when exposed to heat, pressure, or other

chemicals.

Toxic wastes

__________ are materials that can cause harm or death when ingested or absorbed, even in small amounts.

Designated Area

Residents must have areas and bins for recyclables, collected by the municipality or private centers.

Resident Awareness

Owners inform occupants about the law and rules, promoting waste sorting.

bulky waste

Every waste type needs its own container, except for __________ which can be collected in a designated area.

"compostable," "non-recyclable," "recyclable," "special waste,"

Containers must be labeled appropriately for on-site collection, indicating whether the waste is ___________________ or as determined by the Commission.

Compostable

Suitable for composting.

Non-Recyclable

Must be disposed of properly.

Recyclable

Can be reused.

Special Waste

Needs special handling.

-Mother Earth foundation

-clean & green foundation, Inc.

-bantay kalikasan

-Greenpeace

NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION

-equiped PPE

-well TRAINED

REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE

-Use of separate collection schedules and/or separate trucks shall be required for specific types of waste.

-For the purpose of identification, vehicles shall have the body number, the name, and the telephone number of the contractor/ agency collecting solid waste.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF SOLID WASTE

-Land use plan

- Proximity to collection area

-accessibility of haul trucks routes to disposal facility

-No waste shall be stored in such station beyond 24 hours

GUIDELINES FOR TRANSFER STATIONS

Environmentally Preferable Purchase

EPP stands for

Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority of the Department of Agriculture

Organic fertilizers from compost shall conform with standards set by _____________

Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure

TCLP stands for?

Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP)

Compost products shall be free from hazardous or toxic constituent above permissible levels, and shall be tested for such constituents using the ______________ test method developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency

1. Site Selection and Design

2. Waste Collection

3. Compaction

4. Covering and Daily Operations

5 Leachate Collection

6 Gas Collection

7 Final Cover

8 Monitoring and Maintenance

How sanitary landfill works?

December 20, 2001

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 Approved on

P300.00 but not more than P1,000.00

Fines in RA 9003. Payment in the amounts not less than ___________

Penalties

Rendering of community service for not less than 1 day to not more than 15 days to an LGU where such prohibited acts are committed or both

March 30 of every year

The Commission shall report to Congress, not later then _________ following the approval of this Act, giving a detailed account of its accomplishment and progress on solid waste management during the year and make the necessary recommendations in areas where there is need for legislative action.