Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003)

RA 9003 is an act providing for an ecological solid waste management

program, creating the necessary institutional mechanisms, declaring certain
prohibited acts. The Republic Act 9003 specifically mandates all, especiallythe local
government units, to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste
management program which shall ensure protection of public health and
environment; utilize environmentally sound methods; sets targets and guidelines for
solid waste avoidance and reduction; ensure proper segregation, collection,
transport and storage of solid waste; promote national research and development
programs for improved SWM; encourage greater sector participation; retain primary
enforcement and responsibility of SWM with local government units; encourage
cooperation and self-regulation among waste generators; institutionalize public
participation; and strengthen the integration of ecological solid waste management,
resource conservation and recovery topics into the academic curricula.