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Eo BSWMC
WHEREAS, Section 10, of R.A 9003, entitled: The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of
2000 mandates the creation of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Committee;
WHEREAS, its objective is to generate multi-sectoral interest and partnership in addressing the
garbage problem in the locality;
WHEREAS, the committee shall take the lead in the successful implementation of the program,
particularly in the segregation, collection and recycling of waste at source and serve as an institution in
the implementation and monitoring of projects and activities;
Section 1. Creation and Composition of the Barangay Ecological Solid Waste Management
Committee, pursuant to R.A 9003 and amended on DILG MC 2018-112 “Organization of the Barangay
Ecological Solid Waste Management Committee” to be composed of the following:
_________________________ - Chairman
Punong Barangay
_________________________ - Member
Kagawad, Chairman, Committee on
Environment, Health & Sanitation
_________________________ - Member
SK Chairperson
_________________________ - Member
President of Home Owners Association
_________________________ - Member
Public/Private School Principal
_________________________ - Member
PTA President
_________________________ - Member
Religious organization representative
_________________________ - Member
Business community representative
_________________________ - Member
Environmental NGO representative
_________________________ - Member
President of Market Vendors Association
and One (1) Representative from
junkshop owner’s association
Section 2. Duties and Responsibilities of the Barangay Ecological Solid Waste Management
Committee, the BESWMC shall have the following duties and responsibilities.
1. Formulate a community solid waste management program consistent with the
city/municipality;
2. Be responsible for the segregation and collection of solid waste specifically for
biodegradable, compostable, and reusable wastes;
3. Establish within the barangay or cluster of barangays a Material Recovery Facility (MRF), a
redemption or eco-centers in a barangay-owned or lease land or any suitable open space to be
determined by the sangguniang barangay;
4. Allocate barangay funds for the barangay ecological solid waste management program,
approved by the sangguniang barangay;
5. Organize a Core of Area/Street Coordinators to assist the BESWMC in the implementation of
their programs and activities;
6. Conduct trainings for barangay residents on segregation, composting, recycling and
livelihood opportunities from use of recyclable waste and to monitor their implementation;
7. Integrate the Ecological Solid Waste Management Program in the Barangay Development
Plan (BDP) and/or Annual Investment Plan (AIP);
8. Find alternative sources of funds other than the regular barangay budget;
9. Submit a monthly report to the C/M ESWMC on the progress of the program, copy furnished
city/municipal DILG Office;
10. Implement policies and plans on the following:
a) Education
b) Engineering
c) Enforcement
d) Entrepreneurial
11. A Barangay ESWM Secretariat (from community/or Barangay Development Councils) shall
be formed to assist the Committee in the performance of its functions. It shall provide
technical and administrative support to the Committee whenever necessary.
1. Strictly observed the provisions of R.A. 9003 and related Department Issuances;
2. Establish a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in the barangay or in a cluster, in a barangay-
owned or lease land or in any suitable open space to be determined by the Barangay through
its Sanggunian;
3. Allocate certain parcel of land or to the cluster barangays for the MRF;
4. Initiate information campaigns through public consultations in their respective localities;
5. Implement a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management System, enacted through an
Ordinance;
6. Communicate with the concerned C/M Environment Natural Resources Officer or DENR
Regional Office for the technical support in the event there is a need to train LGU personnel
or comprehensive solid waste management.
Section 3. Meetings. The BESWMC shall meet at least one in every quarter or as often as
may be necessary.
______________________________
Punong Barangay