Awareness On Solid Waste Management of The Senior High School Learners of The Lyceum of Aparri

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AWARENESS ON SOLID WASTE

MANAGEMENT OF THE
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LEARNERS OF THE LYCEUM
OF APARRI DURING THE
ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-2019
Celina Grace G. Vergara

Researcher
Chapter 1
 Introduction
 Statement of the Problem
 Research Hypothesis
 Scope and Delimitation
 Significance of the Study
 Definition of Terms
Introduction:
The Philippine Government has an obvious concern for the terrestrial territories providing laws
and rules that ensures orderliness and maintenance for a healthy environment. One among these
rules is the Republic Act 9003: The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 - an act
providing for an ecological solid waste management program, creating the necessary institutional
mechanisms and incentives, declaring certain acts prohibited and providing penalties,
appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes.
In connection with the field of education, the physical environment of the school is a key factor
in the overall health and safety to students, staff, and visitors. School buildings and grounds must
be designed and maintained to be free of health and safety hazards and to promote learning.
Aside from school’s complete learning facilities and materials, positive learning calls for a well-
sanitated ambiance for the learners.
This school-based research looks forward for a better environment conducive for the learning
through the Senior High School Learners of the Lyceum of Aparri’s cooperation – the clientiles.
Thus, inculcation and supplementation of awareness to the participants regarding environmental
concerns, cleanliness in particular, is a must in order to attain the effectiveness of the research.
The Lyceum of Aparri – the research’s setting is an institution that promotes a conducive to
learning ambiance as it provides rules and regulations with regards to maintaining cleanliness,
not only for the school’s sake but also to induce discipline among the learners. But the question
is, are the rules properly implemented? Are the learners aware of it? Do they know the methods
in maintaining cleanliness? In proper solid waste management in particular.
The 1997 renovation of the Charles Young Hill Top Academy in the district of Columbia is a
classic illustration of how cleaner environment contributes to higher educational performance.
This case illustrates the connection between environmental quality, comfort, and health and well-
being , positive attitudes and behavior, and higher levels of educational performance. (Berry
2002)
A few previous studies (Dunlap, Gallup & Gallup 1993 : Ingleheart 1995 : Olli, Grendstad &
Wollebaek, 2001) and the findings of Hines, Hugerford and Tomera (1986) showed that 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
(Asmawalli Desa et al. / Procedia – Social and behavioral sciences 59 (2002) 47-50)
Generally, this research aims to help the learners to attain better learning outcomes through their
consciousness and concern in their environment in terms of cleanliness.

Statement of the Problem:
This study aims to determine the level of awareness about the Solid Waste Management of the
Senior High School learners of the Lyceum of Aparri, Academic Year 2017-2018.
Specifically, it will answer the following questions:
1. Profile of the respondents
1.1 Sex
1.2 Age
1.3 Year Level
1.4 Average in Science Subject during the last quarter
1.5 Educational Attainment of Mother
1.6 Educational Attainment of Father
2. What is the level of awareness of the respondents regarding solid waste management?
2.1 In terms of recycling
2.2 In terms of segregation
3. Do they practice solid waste management?
3.1 In home
3.2 In school
3.3 In the community

4. To what extent do they do to observe solid waste management?
5. What is the relationship between the profile and the dependent variables?
The profile (age, sex, and year level) of the learners will help in the bracketing of the data for
later/future purposes. Average in Science Subject during the last quarter and Educational
Attainment of Parents will complement the data to be gathered and therefore give support to the
result of the survey to the respondents per se.

Research Hypothesis:
Hi: there is a significant relationship between the profile of the respondents and their
awareness on solid waste management.
Ho: there is no significant relationship between the profile and to what extent they do to
observe solid waste management.
Conceptual Framework
Input Process Output
*Profile of the
Respondents
*Level of Awareness of
the Respondents on An Action Plan will be
SWM proposed to improve
Data Analysis
the Awareness of the
*Where do they students on SWM
practice SWM
*To what extent do

they practice SWM
Scope and Delimitation:
This study aims to determine the level of awareness about the Solid Waste Management of the
Senior High School learners of the Lyceum of Aparri.
Aside from the assessment of the respondents’ awareness, this is intended to help them and the
community they belong as well through the review and self-assessment of the respondents on
SWM.
As a part of the community and having the privilege to have science subjects where solid waste
management is being discussed, the respondents therefore are expected to be aware of SWM and
apply so.
This study was conducted within the vicinity of the Lyceum of Aparri Senior High School
Building in specific during the academic year 2018-2019.

Significance of the Study:
To the learners, to be mindful of solid waste management that they may put these to action;
To the teachers, for them to be easily inculcate solid waste management among their learners, the
respondents of this research;
To the future researcher, for them to have background/related study to use;
To the school, that the learners will apply SWM within the campus for the improvement of the
school environment; and
To the community, that the respondents will apply SWM within the community for the
improvement of the surroundings of the community the respondents belong.

Definition of Terms:
 Level of awareness – to what extent of mindfulness
 Senior high School Learners – learners that are currently enrolled in grade 11-grade 12
 Physical environment – the surroundings
 Inculcate – to educate
 Supplementation – addition to what was learned
 Learning outcome – the result of learning
 Solid waste management – proper control of garbage
 Profile – basic information of the respondent
 Dependent variable – data that needs other data to be valid
 Complement – fills up something

Chapter 2
Review of Related Literature
Solid Waste Management Defined
 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. In metro Manila alone, approximately 0.6 kilogram per
person of garbage is produced with a total amount of about 6000 to 7000 tons per day.
Despite the fact that not all of these collection system people seem to be unconcerned
with the amount of solid and semisolid waste they produce.
 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).
 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).
 According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States produces 11 billion
tons of solid waste each year. Nearly half of those amounts consist of agriculture wastes
such as crop residue and animal manure which are generally recycled into the soil on the
farms where they are produced. They represent valuable resources as ground cover to
reduce erosion and fertilizer to nourish new crops. However, they also constitute the
single largest source of air and water pollution in the country (Cunningham & Saigo,
2001).
Solid Waste Management in the Philippines
 ECONOMICINTEGRATION AND RECYCLING IN ASIA: An Interim Report,
Chosakenkyu Hokokusho, 2011
Based on the review of the current waste management system in the Philippines and the
status of compliance, it shows that government alone cannot solve this gargantuan
problem of waste. The creation and implementation of policies is an important element in
dealing with the different issues and concerns in the governance of solid waste. Polices
are necessary for planning, design and operation of the solid waste management
programs. Their absence can impede or limit improvements in garbage collection and
disposal (Ocenar 2001). However, from the Philippine experience it shows that policies
though they are important element in the planning and operation of the solid waste
management programs, will not be implemented successfully without the application of
good governance that would promote participation of the different stakeholders. In
addition, the lack or weak compliance from waste management policies also proves that
no “best policy” can be effectively enforced by just merely looking on the
“environmental and technical” aspects of the situation and without considering the other
and equally important issues such as the social and economic aspects. The promotion of
awareness campaigns in bringing the right information to the people to make them
understand what the policies are all about is very important. As shown in the discussion
earlier, waste management problem is not simply about waste but it is more on the
lifestyle of the people that changes through time and the continues search for a better life.
Thus, addressing waste management issues do not only involve environmental concerns
but also economical and social concerns. Therefore, the application of good governance
through participation of various stakeholders, strong awareness campaigns and promotion
and replication of innovative and appropriate technologies are necessary to achieve sound
waste management and sustainable recycling industry. -Kohima and Michida 2011
 ECONOMICINTEGRATION AND RECYCLING IN ASIA: An Interim Report,
Chosakenkyu Hokokusho, 2011

In the Philippines, several laws and ordinances were passed to address the issue of Solid
Waste Management. Republic Act No. 9003 or as Ecological Solid Waste Management
was signed by Former President Gloria Arroyo on 2001. (ECOSWAM)(Corinthia &
Tucsan, 2008).
Solid Waste Management in the Community
 AWARENESS AND PRACTICE OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE
WINNEBA MUNICIPALITY OF GHANA Twumasi A. K Department of
Chemistry Education, University of Education, Winneba GHANA
Waste management involves a large number of different stakeholders, with different
fields of interest. To ensure effective waste management require the collaboration of all
stakeholders. They all play a role in shaping the system of a city, but often it is
seen only as the responsibility of the local authorities. In the best of cases, the citizens
are considered partners together with the municipality. From this study, achieving a
sustainable and integrative approach to Municipal Solid Waste Management
(MSWM) depends on a range of programmes and policies which must focus on
capital intensiveness and recycling, waste reduction, capacity building of the local
government as well as private sector development among others to be applied in varying
contexts. It is imperative to note that environmental health cannot be ruled out of
economic growth and sustainable development. Change in bad attitude of people towards
solid waste management, institutional strengthening as well as intensive education on

e-waste management will help enhance the nation’s quest for sustainable
development.
 Village-level solid waste management in Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines, Princess
Caroline A. Vivar, 2015
In order to answer SWM, the strict implementation and following of segregation at
source (ordinance No. 2031), government investments on SWM equipments and
sufficient allocation of budget to LGUs, subjects in school should include educating
students on detailed topics about solid waste management and the involvement,
participation and cooperation of communities and local government. The government
shall have to exert more effort as financial assistance shall be needed to educate people
and raise awareness on solid waste management, implement solid waste management
with commitment for a long-term, and aide the LGUs all over the Philippines to the
support they require for the complete and satisfying delivery of the service of the
government in their action towards solid waste management. A partnership between
public and private corporations is also highly recommended.
 Public Awareness about Disposal of Solid Waste and its Impact: A Study in Tangail
Pourrashava, Tangail. B.C. Sarker
The study showed that the extent of general concept of environmental awareness among
the local people of the study areas with somewhat satisfactory although they had average
ideas about solid waste, effect of solid wastes, solid waste management, problems
associated with solid waste management, etc. This study also showed that there is a
significant difference in awareness among various level of occupation. The study found
that the student, service holder respondents is more aware about the problem, than their
counterparts Rickshaw puller and others. A large number of respondents suggested that it
is necessary to improve present solid waste management system of Tangail Pourashava
and to change the place for dumping municipal solid waste from nearside of Kagmari
(Louhojong River) Bridge to other place where effects of dumping solid waste will be
negligible. A large number of respondents suggest that, management of disposal facility
should be increased to a satisfactory level and awareness must be developed among all
classes of people so that the negative consequences of wastes can be reduced at a large
extent
Solid Waste Management in School Setting
 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF SELECT STATE
UNIVERSITIES IN CALABARZON, Phil. - Gequinto, 2016
The responsibility of SUs in the implementation of SWM is clearly stipulated in RA
9003. In compliance to this mandate, SUs along with the officials, faculty members, staff,
and studentry have implemented SWM. Though SUs in CALABARZON practiced SWM
to a great extent in terms of waste re-use, reduce, collection, recycling, treatment and
disposal, there are still rooms for improvement. Practices for waste recycling and
treatment need more careful planning to convert waste to resources or make cash out of
trash particularly in the recycling process. Thus, it is recommended that for recycling to
be effective, functional and marketable MRF should be put up in the university to attract
recycling entrepreneurs. With the MRF, partnership with local or private recycling
business would be established. This partnership would bring additional finances for the
university utility workers who themselves collect and segregate wastes. Then,
identification of appropriate technology based on the waste generated and collected
would be easy. It would be better also if a recycling campaign once a week would be
initiated by the Supreme Student Council (SSC) for the stud entry to take part, embrace,
and live the recycling advocacy. For the waste treatment, it would be better if a treatment
facility would be invented by students through their undergraduate research. A treatment
facility for special wastes like ink cartridges, paint, thinner, whiteboard markers, and
others would really lessen and convert this waste into resources. This would surely be a
cost-effective measure for the university.
 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AWARENESS, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES
IN A PHILIPPINE CATHOLIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION – D. V.
Madrigal and E. G. Oracion, August 2018
This paper has demonstrated that solid waste management awareness, attitude, and
practices of students and University employees are closely linked, which suggests
that one strategic approach to implement successfully a solid waste management
program is education. The school plays an important role on making individuals

conscious of the consequences of their actions (i.e., reasoned action), in terms of
costs and benefits (i.e., rational choice), and on planning appropriate ways (i.e.,
planned behavior) to ensure the realization of what are desired for human and
environmental well-being. More specifically, with effective environmental education
the members of the academic community become more concerned with the
mounting problem of solid wastes, have developed positive attitudes, and drive them
into collective action in mitigating the problem. As centers of learning, the
educational goals, objectives, and undertakings of the schools can facilitate the
integration of environmental awareness, skills, and values which will undoubtedly
transform the ways of thinking and actions of employees and students with regards to
indiscriminate waste disposal at school and in the home. This is a valuable
contribution of academic institutions to promoting and ensuring the quality of
human life and common good through environmental protection and sustainability in
the campus. For an effective implementation of the law known as Solid Waste
Management Act, it is recommended that a school-based Solid Waste Management
Program had to be institutionalized and sustained to facilitate comprehensive
awareness, foster ethical attitude, and form environment-friendly practices relative
to solid waste management among members of the academic community towards a
safer, healthier, and more sustainable university campus.

(PDF) Solid Waste Management Awareness, Attitude, and Practices in a Philippine
Catholic Higher Education Institution. Available from:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327177428_Solid_Waste_Management_Aware
ness_Attitude_and_Practices_in_a_Philippine_Catholic_Higher_Education_Institution
[accessed Nov 02 2018].
ON PARENTS' AWARENESS
 Awareness, Attitude, and Practice of School Students towards Household Waste
Management
In conclusion giving social duty awareness along with waste management awareness may
improve the practice of waste management. Awareness program of waste management
is greatly needed for parents also. This can be given in the schools during parent teacher
meetings or in community based programs. For this purpose, education depart- ments of
the states/ country can implement environmental education programs to the teachers at all
levels of education. Vivek et al2013
ON STUDENTS' AWARENESS
 Higher knowledge and attitude levels were shown to be inconsistent with the students’
practice level, which was found relatively lower. Nonetheless, both knowledge and
attitude ratings significantly explained the outcome for practice rating. Thus, it appeared
that higher knowledge and attitude level had positive effect on practice level. It was also
shown that satisfactory KAP rating is associated with students having parents with
moderate academic backgrounds and held permanent jobs, coming from a medium-sized
family. Environmental education is recommended, with emphasis on issues regarding
solid waste management and recycling, should be included in the basic curriculum or
certain course works of college students, to expand their knowledge and attitude towards
improved practices on solid waste management.
Relevant seminars and programs on environmental protection and waste management
should be organized by LSPU and the Municipality of Los Baños to encourage students
and the general public to becoming environmentally‐responsible citizens. -Barloa, Lapie,
de la Cruz 2016
 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AWARENESS, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES
IN A PHILIPPINE CATHOLIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION – D. V.
Overall, the findings confirmed that behavioral intention and attitude indeed
influenced behavior. Meaning to say, the very high awareness and attitude of
respondents on solid waste management favorably influenced their solid wastes
disposal practices at home and in school (Fishbein and Ajzen, 1975; Ajzen, 1991).
(PDF) Solid Waste Management Awareness, Attitude, and Practices in a Philippine
Catholic Higher Education Institution. Available from:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327177428_Solid_Waste_Management_Aware
ness_Attitude_and_Practices_in_a_Philippine_Catholic_Higher_Education_Institution
[accessed Nov 02 2018].
 Environmental Awareness and Education: A Key Approach to Solid Waste
Management (SWM) A Case Study of a University in Malaysia – E. Delfin
According to the study, students’ awareness about environmental problems
and solutions can be increased through education. That it is expected that solid waste
management activities in their university campus involve the students as part of their
learning process. The particular skills and knowledge gained from environmental
education would help them in changing human behaviour towards the environment.
Students with some knowledge and skills on environmental education are more motivated
to take part in environmental protection activities and plans. Thus would generate new
ideas for the solution of environmental problems. Sharing new information from their
activities with families, other adults, and community probably will have some positive
implications on solid waste management practices. Theory of reasoned action (TRA) and
theory planned behaviour (TPB) were used in this solid waste management programme as
a framework in understanding, explaining and predicting behaviour. These theories are
also useful as a guide for designing intervention strategies tomaintain or change a

particular behaviour. The theory is based on the assumptions that individual behavioural
intentions are directly associated with their attitudes. The theory of reasoned action views
an individual’s intention to perform or not to
perform as an immediate determinant of the action. (Asmawati Desa, 2012)
Chapter 3 – Research Methodology

 Research Design
 Locale of the Study
 Respondents
 Instrument
 Data Gathering Procedure
Research Design:
In order for this study to gather data, the researcher used the survey method. The following items
in the questionnaire were floated to fifty (50) randomly selected Senior High School learners in
the Lyceum of Aparri, the respondents:
Locale of the Study
The locale of this school-based research was within the building of the Lyceum of Aparri Senior
High School Department.
Respondents
This study’s respondents are 50 randomly selected students from Grade 11- Grade 12 learners
(Senior High School level)
Instrument
In order to gather data, the researcher used survey forms answered by the respondents. And to
gather more specific information regarding this study, the researcher used interview method.
Name (optional): Average Grade in Science Subject during the last

quarter:
Age: Educational Attainment of Father:
Sex: Educational Attainment of Mother:
1. How would you rate your awareness about the solid waste management? (Shade the
circle beside your response)
o 1 – Unaware
o 2 – Needs more information
o 3 – Average
o 4 – Aware
o 5 – Highly aware
2. Name the methods in practicing solid waste management that you know.
3. What is/are the method/s you do in the following areas:

*In your home?:______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
*In school?:______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
*In your community?:______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. What are/is the importance of the Solid Waste Management to you?
The data you wrote in this survey form will remain confidential. Thank you for your cooperation. God
bless
Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher used the indirect or the questionnaire method. The researcher gave questionnaires
to the respondents for them to answer. The researcher then gathered data and tallied the
information and answers of the respondents.
Chapter 4
Discussion of Findings
Analysis of Data
Specific Problem No.1 : Demographic Profile of the Respondents
Table 1 – Distribution of Respondents in terms of Age

Age Frequency Percentage
16 11 22
17 16 32
18 14 28
19 9 18
Mean 17.42
S.D. 1.03
The table 1 shows that most of the respondents are 17 years old having 32% of the total number of the
respondents
Table 2 – Distribution of Respondents in terms of Sex
Frequency Percentage
FEMALE 26 52
MALE 24 48
The table 2 shows that most of the respondents are female having 52% of the total number of
respondents
Table 3 – Distribution of Respondents in terms of Average Grade during the Last Quarter
Average Grade Frequency
82 1
87 1
88 6
89 9
90 12
91 6
92 3
93 5
94 2
95 3
96 1
98 1
Total 50
Mean 90.64
S.D. 2.69
The table 3 shows that there is no respondent has a failing grade in science subject meaning there were
no grades below 75.
Solid waste management awareness, attitude, and practices of students and
University employees are closely linked, which suggests that one strategic approach
to implement successfully a solid waste management program is education. The
school plays an important role on making individuals conscious of the
consequences of their actions (i.e., reasoned action), in terms of costs and benefits
(i.e., rational choice), and on planning appropriate ways (i.e., planned behavior) to
ensure the realization of what are desired for human and environmental well-being.
More specifically, with effective environmental education the members of the
academic community become more concerned with the mounting problem of solid
wastes, have developed positive attitudes, and drive them into collective action in
mitigating the problem. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AWARENESS, ATTITUDE, AND
PRACTICES IN A PHILIPPINE CATHOLIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION – D. V.

Table 4 – Distribution of Respondents in terms of Educational Attainment of Father

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT OF FATHER Frequency Percentage
COLLEGE GRADUATE 34 68
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE 15 30
ELEMENTARY GRADUATE 1 2
The table 4 shows that the fathers of the respondents are mostly college graduate having 68% of the
total number of respondents
Table 5 – Distribution of Respondents in terms of Educational Attainment of Mother

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT OF MOTHER Frequency Percentage
COLLEGE GRADUATE 28 56
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE 22 44
ELEMENTARY GRADUATE
0 0
The table 5 shows that the mothers of the respondents are mostly college graduate having 56% of the
total number of respondents
Combining the data from table 4 and table 5, most of the number of respondents’ parents are college
graduate.
In conclusion giving social duty awareness along with waste management awareness
may improve the practice of waste management. Awareness program of waste manage-
ment is greatly needed for parents also. This can be given in the schools during parent
teacher meetings or in community based programs. For this purpose, education depart-
ments of the states/ country can implement environmental education programs to the
teachers at all levels of education. Vivek et al2013

Specific Problem No. 2 : What is the Level of Awareness of the Respondents on Solid
Waste Management
Table 6 – Distribution of Respondents in terms of Level of Awareness on Solid Waste
Management
Level of Awareness Frequency Percentage
HIGHLY AWARE 7 14
AWARE 29 58
AVERAGE 14 28
NEEDS MORE INFORMATION 0 0
UNAWARE 0 0
The table 6 shows that most of the respondents are AWARE on Solid Waste Management as it have 58%
of the total number of respondents.
theory planned behaviour (TPB) were used in this solid waste management programme
as a framework in understanding, explaining and predicting behaviour. These theories
are also useful as a guide for designing intervention strategies tomaintain or change a
intentions are directly associated with their attitudes. The theory of reasoned action
views an individual’s intention to perform or not to
Specific Problem No. 3 : Respondents’ Practice/s on Solid Waste Management in Home,

in School, and in their Community
Table 7 – Distribution of Respondents in terms of Commonly Used Methods on Solid
Waste Management
Methods used Frequency Rank
SEGREGATION 47 1
RECYCLING 40 2
COMPOSE PIT 32 3
BURNING 23 4
The table 7 shows that the commonly used method of Solid Waste Management done by the
respondents is Segregation.

Waste Management in Home
BURNING 26 1
SEGREGATION 23 2
RECYCLING 23 2
COMPOSE PIT 18 3
respondents in their homes is Burning.
The very high awareness and attitude of respondents on solid waste management favorably
influenced their solid wastes disposal practices at home and in school (Fishbein and
Ajzen, 1975; Ajzen, 1991).


Waste Management in School
SEGREGATION 32 1
RECYCLING 24 2
COMPOSE PIT 15 3
respondents in the school is Segregation.
theory planned behaviour (TPB) were used in this solid waste management programme
as a framework in understanding, explaining and predicting behaviour. These theories
are also useful as a guide for designing intervention strategies tomaintain or change a
intentions are directly associated with their attitudes. The theory of reasoned action
views an individual’s intention to perform or not to


Waste Management in Community
SEGREGATION 33 1
COMPOSE PIT 28 2
RECYCLING 25 3
respondents in their community is Segregation.
In order to answer SWM, the strict implementation and following of segregation at source
(ordinance No. 2031), government investments on SWM equipments and sufficient allocation of
budget to LGUs, subjects in school should include educating students on detailed topics about
solid waste management and the involvement, participation and cooperation of communities and
local government. The government shall have to exert more effort as financial assistance shall
be needed to educate people and raise awareness on solid waste management, implement solid
waste management with commitment for a long-term, and aide the LGUs all over the Philippines
to the support they require for the complete and satisfying delivery of the service of the
government in their action towards solid waste management. A partnership between public and
private corporations is also highly recommended.
Specific Problem No. 4 : To what extent do the respondents do in Solid Waste

Management
Table 11 – The importance of the Solid Waste Management to the Respondents
Importance Frequency Rank
Cleanliness 18 1
Orderliness 17 2
To prevent disease 11 3
To prevent clogged canals 11 3
To prevent pollution 8 4
For the environment to be conducive to work at 4 5
The table shows the importance of Solid Waste Management to the respondents answered in their own
reasoning showing that the highest is to maintain the cleanliness in the environment
Waste management involves a large number of different stakeholders, with different
fields of interest. To ensure effective waste management require the collaboration of all
stakeholders. They all play a role in shaping the system of a city, but often it is
seen only as the responsibility of the local authorities. In the best of cases, the citizens
are considered partners together with the municipality. From this study, achieving a
sustainable and integrative approach to Municipal Solid Waste Management
(MSWM) depends on a range of programmes and policies which must focus on
capital intensiveness and recycling, waste reduction, capacity building of the local
government as well as private sector development among others to be applied in varying
contexts. It is imperative to note that environmental health cannot be ruled out of
economic growth and sustainable development. Change in bad attitude of people towards
solid waste management, institutional strengthening as well as intensive education on
e-waste management will help enhance the nation’s quest for sustainable
development.
Summary of Findings
Majority of the respondents were 17 years old, female, no failing science grade, and both
parents are college graduate. Findings showed that the respondents are aware, the commonly
used method of Solid Waste Management done by the respondents is Segregation; the
commonly used method of Solid Waste Management done by the respondents in their homes is
Burning; the commonly used method of Solid Waste Management done by the respondents in
the school is Segregation; the commonly used method of Solid Waste Management done by the
respondents in their community is Segregation; and the importance of Solid Waste
Management to the respondents answered in their own reasoning showing that the highest is to
maintain the cleanliness in the environment.
Conclusion
The Lyceum of Aparri Senior High School learners are aware of the proper solid waste
management as they tackle this topic on their science subject (Environmental Science) and what
they practice in school and in their community. These proper solid waste management may be
complied because of rules and ordinances implemented.
But how about in their homes? The proper solid waste management must also be strictly
observed for it is in the home where everything including the waste management is learned and
that done regularly even with the absence of rules and ordinances.
Recommendation
In partnership with the barangay/community and school, there must be a seminar conducted on
proper waste management for the awareness of everyone involved in the community. More so,
the barangay should also improve the collection of the garbage where they must also collect even
the non-highway area residences.

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