LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL

DON CARLOS, BUKIDNON

ASSESSMENT ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AT POBLACION NORTE,

DON CARLOS, BUKIDNON

DOMUGHO, Danica S.

TEMBLOR, Deanna Faye P.

SURMION, Mian P.

OMBINA, Maezie C.

PICHAY, Rene James D.

2019

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 ABSTRACT

DOMUGHO, DANICA S., SURMION, MIAN P., TEMBLOR DEANNA FAYE P.,

OMBINA MAEZIE C., PICHAY, RENE JAMES D. Loyola High School, Don

Carlos, Bukidnon. October 2019. Assessment on Solid Waste Management at

Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos Bukidnon.

Adviser: Ms. Stefanny M. Arbolonio

Generally, the study attempted to determine the Assessment on Solid Waste

Management at Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos Bukidnon. Specifically this study aims

to (1) to evaluate the knowledge of the people in Poblacion Norte on how to segregate

waste. (2) Determine the household respondents’ awareness to RA 9003 Ecological

Solid Waste Management Act. (3) Identify the significance of RA 9003 Ecological

Solid Waste Management Act. The researchers conducted the study at Poblacion

Norte, Don Carlos, Bukidnon. In their research they used the Purposive or judgmental

Sampling in identifying the respondents’ ranges from 18-80 years old. This study

assesses the solid waste management at Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos, Bukidnon.

The researchers has selected sixty (60) respondents in the study that includes

students, workers, household owners, and other important individuals who are living,

either permanent or temporary, in Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos Bukidnon.

The result of the study was successfully done by the researcher. They gathered

the needed information about their study.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would like to express their utmost gratitude and appreciation

to those people who extend their hands in helping the study and share their knowledge

and efforts to make the study successful.

Particularly, these are the following persons who deserved acknowledgement:

First and foremost to the Almighty God, who gave them the strength and

perseverance to conquer the challenges in gathering their data and to make the study

successful. Leading them to the right decisions and the source of all knowledge.

To Ms.Stefanny M. Arbolonio, for her recommendations, additional

information that make the study possible. For her efforts in correcting them that helps

their work perfect and attainable.

To their classmates, friends and families who gave full support in

understanding them especially in gathering their data. AD MAJOREM DEI

GLORIAM!

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

Background of the Study 8

Statement of the Problem 9

Objectives of the Study 9

Significance of the Study 10

Scope and Delimitation of the Study 10

Definition of Terms 11

Review of Related Literature 12

Locale of the Study 17

Respondents of the Study 17

Ethical Procedure 18

Data Gathering Procedure 18

Instrumentation 18

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 19

Summary 26

Conclusion 27

Recommendation 28

Bibliography 29

APPENDICES 30
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Appendix A Communication Letter 31

Appendix B Research Interview Questions 34

Documentation 37

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LIST OF TABLES PAGE

Table 1. Evaluation of the knowledge of the people

from Don Carlos Norte, Don Carlos Bukidnon 19

Table 2. Household respondents’ awareness of RA 9003

(Ecological Solid Management Act) 23

Table 3. Significance of RA (Ecological Solid Waste

Management Act of 2000) 24

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LIST OF FIGURES PAGE

Figure 1. (A) Map of Don Carlos Norte,

Don Carlos, Bukidnon. 17

(B) Map of Bukidnon 17

Figure 2. Graph from Question 1-6 25

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 CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Disposal of solid wastes is a stringing and wide spread problem in both urban

and rural areas in many developed and developing countries. Solid waste is the

useless, unwanted and discarded material resulting from day to day activities in the

community. Solid waste can be classified into different types depending on their

source (Srivastava et al, 2013). Solid waste management may be defined as the

discipline associated with the control of generation, storage, collection, transfer,

processing and disposal of solid waste (Mishra, 2014). Solid waste management

systems cover all actions that seek to reduce the negative impacts on health

environment and economy. Developing countries are seriously facing the associated

problems in collection, transportation and disposal of communal solid waste (Ejaz

et.al, 2010). Poor management of the collection and disposal of solid waste may lead

to pollution of surface water or groundwater. This may cause significant problems if

the waste contains toxic substances. Solid waste can cause health hazard due to

improper handling and transportation (Chadar et. al, 2017).

Waste mismanagement has serious environmental effects making the passage

of the Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 a

landmark environmental legislation in the Philippines. RA 9003 declares the policy of

the state in adopting systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste

management program that ensures the protection of public health and the environment

and the proper segregation, collection, transport, storage, treatment and disposal of

solid waste through the formulation and adoption of best environmental practices

(Aguino, 2013).

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 The study was aimed to assess the proper solid waste management and

segregation in various households of Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos Bukidnon.

Statement of the Problem

This problem assessed the solid waste management. In order to give solution

to the problem, the researchers have formulated questions to assess the said problem.

These are the following questions:

1. Are the respondents of Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos Bukidnon knowledgeable

enough in segregating solid waste?

2. Are the respondents of Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos Bukidnon aware about

RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act?

3. What are the cause and effect of RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste

Management Act?

Objectives of the Study

The study aimed to assess the proper solid waste management implementation

in various households in Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos, Bukidnon. Specifically, it

aimed to:

1. To evaluate the knowledge of the people in Poblacion Norte on how to

segregate waste.

2. Determine the household respondents’ awareness to RA 9003 Ecological

Solid Waste Management Act.

3. Identify the significance of RA 9003 Ecological Solid Waste Management

Act.

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 Significance of the Study

This section will provide brief description on the various significance of the

study given the problems of Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos, Bukidnon. The results of

this study would be of great help to the government, students, community, readers and

future research in the following ways:

 The Government, this study would help the government to know what policies

and more regulations they will implement when it comes to proper waste solid

management.

 The students, this study would help them to know the ways of segregation. In

addition, it will give them an idea managing their own wastes.

 The community, this study would encourage every member of the community

to take the responsibility of their own wastes.

 The readers, it serves as a lesson or idea on proper segregation with the

awareness of RA 9003 Ecological Solid Management Act.

 For the Future Readers, this study would help the future researchers as their

basis of their study and additional literature for their future investigations.

Scope and Delimitations of the Study

The researchers conducted the study in the Municipality of Don Carlos,

Bukidnon specifically, in Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos. Sixty (60) respondents were

involved in the study. The respondents that were referred to are the individuals who

are very important in the study, the one who are responsible for the positive results of

the study, and where the study depends on. This study focuses on the assessment of

solid waste management.

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 Definition of Terms

To facilitate the understanding of this study, the following terms were

operationally defined by the researchers:

 Waste is defined as any solid, liquid or gaseous substances or materials

which being a scrap or being super flows, refuse or reject, is disposed

of or required to be disposed as unwanted.

 Solid-waste is the unwanted or useless solid materials generated from

human activities in residential, industrial or commercial areas.

 Solid-waste management is defined as the discipline associated with

controlling the generation, storage, collection, transfer & transport,

processing, and disposal of solid waste in a manner that is in

accordance with the best principles of health.

 The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003)

provides the legal framework for the systematic, comprehensive and

ecological solid waste management program of the Philippines.

 household waste - Solid waste comprising of garbage and rubbish

(such as bottles, cans, clothing, compost, disposables, food packaging,

food scraps, newspapers and magazines, and yard trimmings) that

originates from private homes or apartments

 Kitchen Waste - bits of food that are left over from cooking, such as

vegetable peelings, cheese rind, and scraps from people's plates

 E-Waste refers to the electronic wastes that are dangerous to human

health due to the waste contents such as hard elements: mercury, lead

and other harmful elements.

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 CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Solid waste management is defined as the direct generation, collection,

storage, transport, source separation, processing, treatment, recovery and disposal of

solid waste. It is a polite term for garbage management. It is the response to the

world’s stinking and escalating problem on the garbage. Mounting waste problem has

been the core foundation of hazardous illness and land depletion, not to mention is

negative upshot to the environment. The system of handling trash, be it municipal

waste collection, recycling programs, open dumping, incineration and gasification fall

on the same category. Despite the years of attempting to resolve the mounting waste

problem, the problem still persist (Enriquez, 2011). As reported by Guzman et al.,

(2010), solid waste management is one of the most critical environmental problems

today. Proper collection is a solution to the country’s waste problem. Unfortunately,

disposal would not be the most and sole answer to this concern (Guzman et al., 2010).

Until recently, the disposal of municipal solid waste does not attract much public

attention. From prehistory through the present day, the favored means of disposal was

simply to dump solid waste outside the city and village limits (Enger & Smith, 2006).

According to World Health Organization (2011) the solid waste management In

technical note, the term ‘solid waste’ is used to include all non-liquid wastes

generated by human activity and a range of solid waste material resulting from the

disasters. According to Asmawati Desa, 2012 the level of consistency between

environmental attitudes and behaviour is affected by a person’s knowledge and

awareness, public verbal commitment and his/her sense of responsibility. The transfer

from attitudes to behaviour can also be affected by lifestyle; many people, while

professing to “correct” attitudes to the environment, are not ready to change their

lifestyle in ways that might mean sacrificing certain forms of leisure and comfort for

the sake of the environment. Other study has also found a weak and inconsistent

relationship between environmental attitudes and behaviour.

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Republic Act No. 9003 or the “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act”

provides the legal framework for the country’s systematic, comprehensive and

ecological solid waste management program that shall ensure protection of public

health and the environment. It underscores, among other things, the need to create the

necessary institutional mechanism and, as well as imposes penalties for acts in

violation of any of its provisions. As stipulated in Republic Act 9003, section 2, the

policy of the state ensures the protection of the public health and environment; set

guidelines and targets for solid waste avoidance and volume reduction through source

reduction and waste minimization measures, including composting, recycling, re-use,

recovery and green charcoal process among others. There must be appropriate and

environmentally sound solid waste management facilities in accordance with the

ecologically sustainable development principles. It ensure proper segregation,

collection, transport, storage, treatment and disposal of solid wastes. (The National

Solid Waste Management Commission Secretariat; Environment Management

Bureau-DENR, 2012).

On the other hand, source reduction is considered to be the solution to solid

waste problem. This means that first and foremost, people should consider how much

waste is generated and in what ways can they reduced it. Secondly, they should

consider how much of the wastes can be diverted from final disposal into other forms.

Related to this, several issues need to be resolved by the government agencies

concerned with the solid waste management program in the Philippines (Guzman et

al, 2010). From prehistory through the present day, the favoured means of solid waste

disposal is simply to dump solid waste outside the city or village limits. Frequently,

these dumps are in wetlands, river or lakes. To minimize the volume of the wastes, the

dump is often burned. These methods are being used in remote or sparsely populated
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areas in the world (Enger & Smith, 2006). According to the Aeckerman (1997), waste

management is an integrated part of the sustainable development. As population

continues to grow and economy expands, there is a need to ensure the waste generated

is properly manage on order to preserve the existing environment for future

generations. Waste management has also been widely recognized especially in the

1980’s when there was a fear of landfill crisis. Since then, major development

happened in municipal waste management. Landfill is typically a depression in an

impermeable clay layer that is lined with an impermeable membrane. Each day’s

deposit of fresh garbage is covered with a layer of soil. Selection of modern landfill

sites must be based on an understanding of ground-water geology, soil type, and

sensitivity in local citizen’ concerns. Once the site is selected, extensive construction

activities are necessary to prepare it for use. In some cases, methane produced by

rotting garbage is collected and used to generate electricity. In 2001, about 57 percent

of United States and about 80 percent of Canadian municipal solid wastes go into

landfills, but this method is failing to handle the large volume of wastes (Cunningham

& Saigo, 2001). Incineration could be a process of burning wastes to generate

electricity. This process is considered harmful to the environment as it adds a lot of

emission to the atmosphere making already fast speed scale of global warming to

escalate even further (Guzman et al., 2010).

According to Cunningham and Saigo (2003), the most fundamental way to

reduce wastes is to prevent it from becoming waste in the first place. Source reduction

means using less materials when making a product or converting from heavy

packaging materials to lightweight ones. Some packaging materials are converted to

lightweight aluminium and plastic and reducing the thickness of packaging, thus

reducing the amount of packaging wastes. In 2003, plastic milk jugs weigh about half

of what they weighted when they were first introduced. On an individual level, one
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can reduce amount of wastes generated. Every small personal commitment

accumulates result of a significant reduction of municipal solid wastes. Solid wastes

may be recycled into useful products. Nowadays, as reported by Guzman et al.,

(2010), recyclable materials recovered from municipal refuse. Many municipalities

require that those who generate solid wastes must separate   and keep bottles, cans,

newspaper, cardboards and other recyclables items. Special trucks pick up these

wastes and transfer to the recycling facilities. . It is important to note that the

motivators for this recycling initiate are mostly financial rather than environmental.

These rural communities are still living in a severe poverty, with the proceeds of sale

used to buy basic foods staples (Alan, 2011).

According to Asmawati Desa, knowledge and understanding of the

environment are important since a degraded environment means a lower quality of life

for all. It is, therefore, the collective responsibility of all human beings to secure

a healthy environment not only for present, but also for future generations, so building

environmental curricula on this principle becomes a necessity. Environmental

education should, therefore, be a fundamental and integral part of education for all

members of society. Modern societies, both developed and developing, need

environmental education in its formal and informal aspects. Knowledge of the

environment, its conservation and threats must be integrated with the development of

sensitivity to, and respect for, the natural environment and the formation of proper

attitudes towards it.

Is "e-waste" clearly defined?

The term "e-waste" is loosely applied to consumer and business electronic

equipment that is near or at the end of its useful life. There is no clear definition for e-

waste; for instance whether or not items like microwave ovens and other similar

"appliances" should be grouped into the category has not been established.
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 Certain components of some electronic products contain materials that render

them hazardous, depending on their condition and density. For instance, California

law currently views non-functioning CRTs (cathode ray tubes) from televisions and

monitors as hazardous.

The mantra of "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle" applies here. Reduce your generation of

e-waste through smart procurement and good maintenance. Reuse still functioning

electronic equipment by donating or selling it to someone who can still use it. Recycle

those products that cannot be repaired. Computer monitors, televisions and other

electronic equipment (Smithline, 2019).

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 CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY

This section provides significant information about the locale and planned

procedure for the conduct of the study. This will also include the participants of the

study, ethical procedure, and instrumentation.

Locale of the Study

The study was conducted at Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos, Bukidnon with

sixty (60) respondents who positively participate in the interview starting September

9, 2019 - October 1, 2019 during the researchers’ vacant time.

(A)

Figure 1. (A) Map of Don Carlos Norte, Don Carlos Bukidnon, (B) Map of Bukidnon

Respondents of the Study

The researchers has randomly selected sixty (60) respondents in the study

ranges from 18-80 years old that includes students, workers, household owners, and

other important individuals who are living, either permanent or temporary, in

Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos Bukidnon.

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 Ethical Procedure

The researchers went to the house of the respondents and present a letter for

the purpose of formalities. The researchers also ask permission and followed by an

interview and taking of notes.

Research Procedure

Preliminary procedure work undertaken to make the gathering feasible. The

survey questionnaires were administered by the researchers among the different

individuals mentioned in the participants of the study. The participants were guided

on how to answer the questionnaire. Follow up interview were also administered to

gain addition information from the respondents about the solid waste management

implementation.

Instrumentation

In gathering the data needed for this research, the researchers adapted a

standardized questionnaire from Yrondillo Mj, et.al (2015) which followed by an

interview. Through the interview conducted by the researchers the data and needed

information was able to obtain.

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 CHAPTER IV: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF

DATA

This chapter deals with the answer portion gathered by the researchers coming
from their respondents through the interview conducted. This section presents the data
gathered presented in figures, tables, and graphs. The results are discussed
accordingly.

A. Evaluate the knowledge of the people from Don Carlos Norte, Don Carlos
Bukidnon.
Table 1. Evaluation of the knowledge of the people from Don Carlos Norte, Don
Carlos Bukidnon.

B.
QUESTIONS SURVEY SCALE: 1-Extremely agree 2- Moderately agree
C. 3 – Somewhat agree 4- Slightly agree 5- Not agree
O

1 I know how to 1 2 3 4 5
segregate waste 49 8 3
81.67% 13.33% 5% 0% 0%

2 I know the solid waste 1 2 3 4 5

management program 41 9 7 3
in household waste 68.33% 15% 11.67% 5% 0%
management.

3 Waste segregation is 1 2 3 4 5
important in the 52 6 2
household. 86.67% 10% 3.33% 0% 0%

4 I segregate solid waste 1 2 3 4 5

from household 41 11 6 2
wastes. 68.33% 18.33% 10% 3.33% 0%

5 Throwing garbage 1 2 3 4 5
outside my house is 54 4 2
not good. 90% 6.67% 3.33% 0% 0%

6 I’ am aware of e- 1 2 3 4 5
waste. 42 17 1 0 0
70% 28.33% 1.67% 0% 0%

7 I know how to dispose 1 2 3 4 5

the e-waste. 51 9 0 0
85% 15% 0% 0% 0%

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8 Waste segregation is 1 2 3 4 5
beneficial in my 48 10 2
house. 80% 16.67% 3.33% 0% 0%
Household waste
9 management is my 1 2 3 4 5
sole responsibility. 48 7 5
80% 11.67% 8.33% 0% 0%

12 Improper waste 1 2 3 4 5
disposal is a threat to 48 7 5
environment. 80% 11.67% 8.33% 0% 0%
As shown on Table 1, among the respondents, 81. 67% answered extremely

agree while 0% are not agree. This means that the respondents are knowledgeable on

how to segregate properly. Based on the respondent’s point of view, most of them

usually practicing proper segregation as their daily routine to maintain clean

atmosphere in the surrounding. The Q2 shows that among the 60 respondents, 41

answered extremely agree with 68.33%, this implies that the respondents are aware of

solid waste management programs headed by their barangay officials. The

respondents practice solid waste management in their respective houses. Before the

barangay officials implement rules about waste segregation, they inform the

households from the Poblacion Norte about the set meeting with the follow-up

dissemination coming from the president of each purok in Poblacion Norte.

Moreover, they headed the clean-up drive around the Poblacion Norte. There are 9

respondents answered moderately agree with 15% because during the meeting, some

heard the said meeting but refuses to comprehend and attend the event. There are 7

respondents answered somewhat agree with 11.67% it means that most of them are

not informed about the waste management program because of their work and

personal needs to prioritize while 0% are not agree. The Q3 shows that out of 60

respondents, 52 of them answered extremely agree with 86.67% and 0% are not agree.

This means that waste segregation is very essential in the household. The respondents

believed that waste segregation can maintain orderliness in the household. Therefore,

every respondent in Poblacion Norte are strict in terms of segregating their own

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waste. Mounting waste problem has been the core foundation of hazardous illness and

land depletion, not to mention is negative upshot to the environment (Enriquez, 2011).

The Q4 presents that out of 60 respondents, 41 of them answered extremely agree

with 68.3%. This means that the majority of the respondents know how to segregate

solid waste from household waste. Household waste, also known as domestic waste or

residential waste, is disposable materials generated by households. This waste can be

comprised of non-Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Waste. Non-Hazardous Waste can

include food scraps, paper, bottles, etc. which can be recycled or composted.

Examples of Hazardous Waste include batteries and household cleaners. It is

important that Hazardous Waste is handled in a safe manner to ensure that they are

disposed properly so they do not cause harm (Dubé, Dani-Elle, 2019). And there are

respondents answered moderately agree with 18.33%, this means that few of the

respondents are not knowledgeable about the household wastes, some respondents

answered somewhat agree with 10%, it means that there are respondents who are

merely confuse what is household waste and how to properly disposed it, the

household waste includes kitchen waste. According to Collins English dictionary,

kitchen wastes are bits of food that are left over from cooking, such as vegetable

peelings, cheese rind, and scraps from people's plates it is a kind of waste that we

commonly seen in our respective household, slightly agree with 3.33%, that means

some respondents are not aware of household wastes and 0% are not agree. Q5 shows

that 90% of the respondents answered extremely agree and 0% are not agree. This

implies that throwing garbage outside the house is not good. Moreover, garbage can

cause danger and may lead to harmful diseases. This may cause significant problems

if the waste contains toxic substances (Chadar et.al, 2017). Q6 presents that 42 of the

respondents answered extremely agree with 70% and 0% are not agree. This means

that the respondents are aware of e-waste or electronic waste. E-waste is electronic

products that are unwanted, not working, and basically nearing or at the end of their
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“useful life.” Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are

common e-waste products (Zack, 2019). E-waste is an important factor to determine

and prevent unwanted diseases. Q7 shows that out of the 60 respondents, 51 of them

answered extremely agree and 0% are not agree. Therefore, the respondents are aware

on how to dispose the e-waste or electronic waste by using the 3R’s (Reduce, Reuse

and Recycle). Reduce your generation of e-waste through smart procurement and

good maintenance. Reuse still functioning electronic equipment by donating or selling

it to someone who can still use it. Recycle those products that cannot be repaired.

Computer monitors, televisions and other electronic equipment’s. Q8 shows that out

of 60 respondents, 48 of them answered extremely agree with 80% and 0% are not

agree. This means that proper segregation is very essential in in the household

because it maximizes the factor of danger which we can get from the solid waste.

Effective segregation of wastes means that less waste goes to landfill which makes it

cheaper and better for people and the environment.  It is also important to segregate

for public health.  In particular, hazardous wastes can cause long term health

problems, so it is very important that they are disposed of correctly and safely and not

mixed in with the normal waste coming out of your home. Q9 presents that out of 60

respondents, 48 of them answered extremely agree with 80% and 0% are not agree.

This means that the segregation of waste are responsibility of each individual, the

respondents are taking action of their own waste which will not cause damage to

others. According to Asmawati Desa, the level of consistency between environmental

attitudes and behavior is affected by a person’s knowledge and awareness, public

verbal commitment and his/her sense of responsibility. Q12 presents that 48 of the

respondents answered extremely agree and 0% are not agree. This means that

improper segregation of waste can harm or cause danger to our environment and our

health. It is therefore, the collective responsibility of all human beings to secure a

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healthy environment not only for present, but also for future generations (Asmawatii

Desa).

B. Determine the household respondents’ awareness of RA 9003 (Ecological

Solid Management Act of 2000).

Table 2. Household respondents’ awareness of RA 9003 (Ecological Solid

Management Act of 2000).

SURVEY SCALE: 1-Extremely agree 2- Moderately agree

3 – Somewhat agree 4- Slightly agree 5- Not

agree

I’ am aware of the 1 2 3 4 5
10 Ecological Solid Waste 11 5 12 7 25
Management Act (RA
9003). 18.33% 8.33% 20% 11.67% 41.67%

11 RA 9003 is very 1 2 3 4 5
important. 37 15 7 1
61.67% 25% 11.67% 1.67% 0%

As shown in table 2, presents that out of 60 respondents, 11 of them answered

extremely agree with 18.33%, This means that some of the respondents are not aware

of RA 9003, this Republic Act are not properly introduce to them. 5 of them answered

moderately agree with 8.33%, this means that some of the respondents are not

familiar with the RA 9003 because this was not introduced to them. 12 of them

answered somewhat agree, 7 of them answered slightly agree and 25 of them

answered not agree. This implies that many of the respondents don’t have an idea

what RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 all about.

Therefore, the RA 9003 is not popular or merely understood by the respondents most

especially on its components and benefits. Q11 shows that 37 of the respondents
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 answered extremely agree with 61.67% and 0% are not agreed. This means that they

believed that RA 9003 is important in implementing the proper segregation of solid

waste. Republic Act No. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act

provides the legal framework for the country’s systematic, comprehensive and

ecological solid waste management program that shall ensure protection of public

health and the environment.

C. Identify the significance of RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management

Act of 2000).

Table 3. Significance of RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000).

I’ am aware that the local

13 Government unit and 1 2 3 4 5
barangays are responsible for 47 4 7 2
the implementation of the Act.
78.33% 6.67% 11.67% 3.33% 0%

Waste materials are collected 1 2 3 4 5

14 during weekdays and even 40 10 9 1
during Holidays. 66.67% 16.67% 5% 1.675 0%

15 Solid wastes are collected 1 2 3 4 5

twice a week only. 42 9 8 1
70% 15% 13.33% 1.67% 0%

16 Wastes are collected by the 1 2 3 4 5

maintenance staff. 48 6 6
80% 10% 10% 0% 0%

The tables 3 presents that 47 of the respondents answered extremely agree and

0% is not agree, this means that the respondents are aware that the barangay officials

of Poblacion Norte together with the LGU of Don Carlos are responsible in

implementing as well as imposes penalties for acts in violation of any provisions

under RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000). Q14 shows that

out of 60 respondents, 40 of them answered extremely agree with 66.67%, this means

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that some of the respondents are aware where the materials to be collected, There

must be appropriate and environmentally solid waste management facilities in

accordance with the ecologically sustainable development principles. It ensure proper

segregation, collection, transport, storage, treatment and disposal of solid wastes. (The

National Solid Waste Management Commission Secretariat; Environment

Management Bureau-DENR, 2012), moderately agree with 16.67%, this means that

some of them are not informed well because they are far from the capital, somewhat

agree with 9% this means that some of them don’t know when will be the collection

of solid wastes, and 0% is not agree.Q15 shows that 42 of the respondents answered

extremely agree with 70%, this means that they are aware of the collection of the solid

waste. The collection of waste are done twice in a week because it is to separate the

non-biodegradable waste from bio-degradable waste materials and 0% is not agree.

Q16 presents that 48 of the respondents answered extremely agree with 80% and 0%

are not agreed. This means that the LGU of Don Carlos assigned maintenance staff to

collect the garbage’s from the household. The maintenance staff make used of the

music to catch the attention of the people in Poblacion Norte. Many municipalities

require that those who generate solid wastes must separate and keep bottles, cans,

newspaper, cardboards and other recyclables items. Special trucks pick up these

wastes and transfer to the recycling facilities. It is important to note that the

motivators for this recycling initiate are mostly financial rather than environmental

(Alan, 2011).

Figure 1. The Graph from Question 1-16

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 CHAPTER V: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

This chapter presents the summary of Assessment on Solid Waste

Management at Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos Bukidnon. Based on the findings and

gathering of data, conclusions are made and proposed recommendations are

presented.

SUMMARY

The study on the Assessment of Solid Waste Management at Poblacion Norte,

Don Carlos, Bukidnon has assessed the knowledge, awareness, significance of RA

9003, practices and the status of solid waste management in various households in

Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos, Bukidnon. There were total of 60 survey questionnaires

that were administered to 60 individuals. Follow up interview were also conducted.

The gathered data were analyzed using tables, figures and graphs. The results revealed

that most of the respondents were aware of RA 9003 and its importance. Further, the

respondents also have knowledge on how to segregate solid waste properly and aware

that improper solid waste segregation can cause harm and diseases. The result of solid

waste management at Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos Bukidnon shows positive outcome

and the problem and the objectives of the study were met. This research utilized a

purposive sampling. The researcher make used of the interview as an instrument of

gathering data. The researchers personally went to the house of the respondents to

administer the interview.

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 CONCLUSION

The fact derived from the data provided the ground for the conclusion and

implication of the study. The research finding from the Assessment on Solid Waste

Management at Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos Bukidnon came up with the following

conclusions and implications. a.) most of the respondents were aware of RA 9003, its

provisions, penalties and other relevant information towards RA 9003 and its

importance, therefore every household has a clean surrounding and organized waste

trash bins b.) Respondents were aware and knowledgeable on how to segregate waste

properly from biodegradable, non-biodegradable and recyclable waste, c.) The LGU

of Don Carlos is responsible in doing such action in implementing the RA 9003 most

especially the collection of waste materials that has been practice also by the barangay

officials, d.) Respondents were aware about the possible causes of improper waste

segregation and e.) the status of the implementation of Solid waste management in

various households were of good conditions due to the positive responses of the

respondents towards Solid waste management.

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 RECOMMENDATION

For the improvement of the study, the researchers have formulated the

following recommendations:

 future researchers are encourage to further enhance the methods and

statistical tools used in the study,

 the future researchers are also encourage to create the survey

questionnaires effectively,

 the future researchers are encourage to develop deeper study about

solid waste management,

 the future researchers are encourage do have perseverance and

willingness in gathering the data,

 the future researchers are encourage to have time in gathering the data

and be flexible in any challenges that apparently occur, and

 this study served as their reference for their future research study.

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APPENDICES

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 APPENDIX A

Communication Letter

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 Republic of the Philippines

MUNICIPALITY OF DON CARLOS

Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos, Bukidnon

August 2019
HON. PEDRO T. GARCIA
Barangay Captain
Barangay Norte, Don Carlos, Bukidnon

Sir/Maam,

Greetings!
We, the undersigned, will be conducting a Practical research 2 project research study
entitled “Assessment on Solid Waste Management at Poblacion Norte, Don
Carlos, Bukidnon”.
In this connection, we are humbly asking permission from your good office to allow
us to conduct research on various households in your Barangay, specifically in
Poblacion Norte areas.
We are hoping for your favorable action regarding this matter. Thank you and may
God Bless you.
Respectfully yours,

DANICA S. DOMUGHO MIAN P. SURMION DEANNA FAYE P. TEMBLOR

Student Student Student

MAEZIE C. OMBINA RENE JAMES D. PICHAY

Student Student
Noted by:

STEFANNY M. ARBOLONIO DAVE REVEN TEMBLOR

Subject Teacher SK Chairman

Approved by:

HON. PEDRO T. GARCIA

Barangay Captain

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“Assessment on Solid Waste Management at Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos, Bukidnon”

I. Informed Consent

Dear Ma’am/Sir,

You are invited to participate in a research study “Assessment on Solid Waste Management at
Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos, Bukidnon”.

This research is part of the requirements of our subject Practical research 2. The purpose of
this study is to assess the proper solid waste management implementation in various households
in Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos Bukidnon..

Your participation in this research is voluntary. Any information obtained in this study
especially your personal information will remain confidential and will be disclosed only with
your permission or as required by law. If you have any questions about the study, please free to
contact 09069014706 or domughodanica@gmail.com.

We are very thankful of the permission that you have given us especially in accepting this
survey. Thank you for taking part in this important academic endeavor.

Respectfully yours,

DANICA S. DOMUGHO MIAN P. SURMION DEANNA FAYE P. TEMBLOR

MAEZIE C. OMBINA RENE JAMES D. PICHAY

Student Researchers

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 APPENDIX B

Research Survey Questionnaires

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 ASSESSMENT ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AT POBLACION NORTE, DON
CARLOS
Name of Respondent: Age:
Gender:
No. Of Family Members:___ Purok No.:__

Questionnaire
Underline your appropriate numeric response to each statement.

NO. QUESTIONS SURVEY SCALE: 1-Extremely aware 2- Moderately aware

3 – Somewhat aware 4- Slightly aware 5- Not aware

II. Evaluate the knowledge of

1 the people. 1 2 3 4 5
I know how to segregate waste 49 8 3
81.67% 13.33% 5% 0% 0%

2 I know the solid waste 1 2 3 4 5

management program in 41 9 7 3
household waste management. 68.33% 15% 11.67% 5% 0%

3 Waste segregation is important 1 2 3 4 5

in the household. 52 6 2
86.67% 10% 3.33% 0% 0%

4 I segregate solid waste from 1 2 3 4 5

household wastes. 41 11 6 2
68.33% 18.33% 10% 3.33% 0%

5 Throwing garbage outside my 1 2 3 4 5

house is not good. 54 4 2
90% 6.67% 3.33% 0% 0%

6 I’ am aware of e-waste. 1 2 3 4 5
11 23 17 6 3
18.33% 38.33% 28.33% 10% 5%

7 I know how to dispose the e- 1 2 3 4 5

waste. 31 14 9 6
51.67% 23.33% 15% 10% 0%

8 Waste segregation is beneficial 1 2 3 4 5

in my house. 48 10 2
80% 16.67% 3.33% 0% 0%
Household waste management
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9 is my sole responsibility. 1 2 3 4 5
48 7 5
80% 11.67% 8.33% 0% 0%

10 Improper waste disposal is a 1 2 3 4 5

threat to environment. 48 7 5
80% 11.67% 8.33% 0% 0%
III. Determine the household
respondents awareness of RA 1 2 3 4 5
11 9003 11 5 12 7 25
I’ am aware of the Ecological
Solid Waste Management Act 18.33% 8.33% 20% 11.67% 41.67%
(RA 9003).

12 RA 9003 is very important. 1 2 3 4 5

37 15 7 1
61.67% 25% 11.67% 1.67% 0%
IV. Identify the significance
of RA 9003
13 I’ am aware that the local 1 2 3 4 5
Government unit and 47 4 7 2
barangays are responsible for
the implementation of the Act. 78.33% 6.67% 11.67% 3.33% 0%

Waste materials are collected 1 2 3 4 5

14 during weekends and even 40 10 9 1
during Holidays 66.67% 16.67% 5% 1.675 0%

15 Solid wastes are collected twice 1 2 3 4 5

a week only. 42 9 8 1
70% 15% 13.33% 1.67% 0%

16 Wastes are collected by the 1 2 3 4 5

maintenance staff 48 6 6
80% 10% 10% 0% 0%

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Adopted and Modified from: Trondillo,MJ, et.al (2018). A Solid Waste Management Survey in
Davao del Sur (School and Household Waste Management Survey). AIP Conference
Proceedings 1930, 020028 (2018); doi: 10.1063/1.5022922

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