SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

The focus of this research is the proper waste disposal (both biodegradable and

non biodegradable) of some chosen barangays (barangay Pasolo and barangay Veinte

Reales.) and to teach the people of the said communities to dispose their waste

properly. This study explores the area of barangay Pasolo and Veinte Reales beyond the

area of this two barangay is the limitation of this research.

 BODY OF THE STATEMENT

Benefits of Proper Garbage Disposal

The modern world creates mountains of waste in the form of paper, plastic,

construction waste, food and textiles. If this waste were not removed from communities

where people live, they would very quickly be overrun with disease and noxious fumes.

How to deal with waste properly has become an increasingly pressing problem as both

human population and consumption levels rise.

Hygiene

1. Waste and garbage that contain leftover food and other organic matter attract

various forms of animals and scavengers when left out in the open. At best, dogs,

raccoons and other animals tear open bags, knock over trash cans and spread trash

around. The situation becomes more serious when disease begins to spread. Proper

disposal of trash and garbage removes it from the community and deals with it by

recycling it, putting it in a landfill or incinerating it. Public opinions about the relative

merits of these various techniques differ, with some people preferring whatever is

cheapest and easiest and others pushing for responsible and sustainable methods of

disposal.
 Aesthetics

2. Above and beyond the risk of disease, there is the issue of aesthetics. Few people

find mounds of trash and garbage attractive, and even fewer enjoy smelling them.

Disposing of these things enables communities to maintain pleasant and attractive

communities where people can walk and garden outside without being assaulted by the

appearance and smell of garbage.

Recycling

3. Proper disposal of garbage includes the reuse of whatever can be reused, in the

interest of decreasing resource use and saving landfill space. Recycling programs are

becoming increasingly common, particularly for glass, plastic, metal and paper.

Separating these materials from what is truly garbage and remanufacturing them into

new products is the best way to responsibly deal with them after they have been used.

Despite many people's misconceptions, however, recycling is not a cure-all. A great deal

of energy is required to collect used material and make new usable products out of it.

Reduction

4. When it comes to curbing and dealing with waste, reduction is a far better

solution than recycling. A product that is never manufactured is one that uses zero

resources and creates zero waste. The time to think about the impact of the trash you

create is not when you are throwing it out, but when you are buying it. Avoiding
 excessively packaged products can greatly reduce the amount of trash you produce,

thus reducing the municipal workload that is required to deal with waste.

Hazardous Waste

5. Some materials, such as batteries, certain kinds of paints, insecticides, and

anything that is highly flammable or explosive are classified as toxic waste. These

materials need to be disposed of through a different waste stream. Most municipalities

have dedicated toxic waste depots and designated days when you can dispose of things

there.

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 The Effects of Improper Disposal of Waste

Waste disposal falls into three general categories: non-hazardous, hazardous and nuclear

waste disposal. Non-hazardous waste includes household or office waste such as food,

product containers, and waste that can be recycled. Hazardous waste includes industrial

and residential chemicals, petroleum products and heavy metals. Nuclear waste may

include spent fuel rods from a nuclear reactor, medical nuclear waste or equipment used

to handle radioactive materials. Improper disposal of waste can have serious effects.

Non-hazardous Waste

1. The term non-hazardous waste is something of a misnomer--it simply means that

the waste does not meet certain measures of hazard. Non-hazardous waste can still

have negative impacts on human health and the environment since it nevertheless

decays, harboring significant amounts of bacteria and posing serious health risks to

humans. Decomposing food waste can alter ecosystems by altering the eating patterns

of local animalsand polluting water and soil.

Hazardous Waste

2. Hazardous waste is inherently dangerous to living creatures, damaging soil and

water and killing local wildlife and fish; it can also affect crop growth and whether the

produce can still be safely eaten. Heavy metal waste can have serious neurological
 effects if consumed or absorbed through the skin, and can contribute to the

development of cancer, respiratory problems, neurological and developmental

disorders and birth defects.

Radioactive Waste

3. Radioactive waste represents what is, to many, the most frightening type of toxic

waste. The negative effects of exposure to higher levels of radiation are well known,

with cancer and death being the most obvious. In the case of improper disposal or

storage of high level nuclear waste, the environmental risks are severe. Radioactivity

cannot be purged; rather, it must dissipate over time, with high levels often taking

thousands of years. Radiation can also alter cellular structure and enter the food chain.

Fortunately, regulation and control of nuclear waste is extraordinarily strict and nuclear

contamination extremely uncommon.

Air Pollution

4. Air pollution is a problem without one specific source. Created by emissions from

industrial plants, homes, cars, and businesses such as dry cleaners and printers, smog is

the most obvious type of air pollution, simply because it is visible. Air pollution is also

responsible for acid rain, greenhouse gases, and ozone depletion, and may also play a

role in respiratory problems by exacerbating asthma, inflaming lung tissue, and reducing

lung function.
 Considerations

5. The last few decades have seen an upswing in concern over environmental

preservation and proper waste management. Environmental regulations have been

tightened, both nationally and internationally. Efforts to develop more green

technologies and create carbon neutral facilities have blossomed. A political party, the

Green Party, emerged devoted to the enviroonmental cause, though its principles have

been largely subsumed into the political doctrine of the Democratic Party.

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 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

As one of the highly urbanized city in the country, Valenzuela City is now on a

leap of increasing its waste products. The waste disposal practice of inhabitants in the

community is one of the major contributors of the said predicament.

The study tends to eradicate or somehow lessen the effects of improper garbage

disposal such as the spread of diseases and flooding due to clog drainage systems in

selected barangays. It may also serve as our ways of giving importance in the

environment and to the city per se.