CHE-ENV | LECTURE 4

Solid Waste: Its Chemistry,

Pollution, and Quality Management
Second Semester, AY 2023-2024
Engr. Sherald “Shed” G. Agustin
Licensed Chemical Engineer
MS Environmental Engineering, Mapúa University (33 units credited)
Member, Philippines Network of Educators on Environment (PNEE)
Sources of Solid Wastes
Domestic Wastes – waste that arises from
household activities of humans.

Industrial Wastes – waste that arises from

industrial activities
Agricultural Wastes – residues and poultry and
dairy wastes
Types of Solid Wastes
Biodegradable Wastes– wastes which can be broken down
into simpler and harmless substance by nature in due course
or time using biological means

Non-Biodegradable Wastes – wastes which cannot be

broken down into simpler and harmless substance by
biological means

Toxic Wastes– imposes substantial danger to human health

and environment
Techniques of Solid Waste Management
Techniques of Solid Waste Management
Techniques of Solid Waste Management
Leachate is the liquid that drains or ‘leaches’ from a landfill.
Techniques of Solid Waste Management
Incineration is a waste treatment process that involved
the combustion of solid wastes at 1000 degree Celsius.
Waste
Management
Hierarchy
Waste
Management
Hierarchy

Prevention –avoiding the idea of materials becoming wastes

Waste
Management
Hierarchy

Reuse
When waste is created, the waste hierarchy prioritizes reuse.
Waste
Management
Hierarchy

Recycling
Most environmentally-friendly solution when it comes to
disposing of waste.
Waste
Management
Hierarchy
Waste
Management
Hierarchy
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 therefore, and for
other purposes.

Signed on January 26, 2001

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act
of 2000
● Ensure the proper segregation, collection, transport,
storage, treatment, and disposal of solid waste
● Ensure the protection of the public health and environment
● Encourage greater private sector participation in solid
waste management
RA 6969: Toxic Substances and Hazardous
and Nuclear Wastes Control Act

● An Act to control toxic substances and hazardous and

nuclear waste, providing penalties for violations thereof,
and for other purposes