DENR A.O.

2001-34
Summary

Cruz, Tyron Maverick D.

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Republic Act No. 9003, also known as the "Philippine Ecological Solid
Waste Management Act of 2000" was put in place to tackle solid waste
issues in the Philippines. This law, enacted in 2001, aims to establish a well-
organized solid waste management program for the sake of public health
and environmental protection. It encourages private sector involvement and
bans incineration. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR) makes rules and penalties, with a focus on closing dumpsites and
creating material recovery facilities (MRFs).
The National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) oversees the
plan and policies. National and Regional Ecology Centers assist Local
Government Units (LGUs) with expertise, information, training, and
networking. Licenses for waste management facilities are granted by the
DENR. Barangays are responsible for waste segregation and collecting
biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable waste, while cities or
municipalities handle non-recyclable and special waste.

Key guidelines include source segregation of solid waste into categories like
"non-recyclable," "recyclable," "compostable," and "solid waste."
Commercial, institutional, and industrial establishments and premises of 6 or
more residential units must follow LGU guidelines for waste management,
with no scavenging allowed.

For the collection, transport, and handling of solid waste, safety is a priority.
Collectors should wear protective gear and be trained to prevent accidents.
Equipment must be maintained and cleaned. Different schedules are
established for various types of waste, and separate vehicles or containers
are used. Waste compartments have covers to prevent spillage, and vehicles
must display relevant information.

Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) at the barangay level receive

biodegradable waste for composting and non-biodegradable waste for
segregation, reuse, and recycling. Residuals are transferred to storage or
disposal facilities.

Composting facilities must be flood-resistant, with measures to prevent

leachate contamination and maintain safe temperatures and wind conditions.
Record-keeping is essential.

Eco-labeling follows ISO standards and provides accurate information to

consumers. Non-environmentally acceptable products are identified, and
reclamation programs and buy-back centers separate recyclables from toxic
components.
Controlled dumpsites have strict guidelines, with open dumpsites prohibited.
Measures for drainage, runoff control, erosion protection, odor control, and
security are in place. Closure involves a final soil cover and post-closure
maintenance.

Sanitary landfills must adhere to location, construction, and operation

guidelines. Considerations include accessibility, earth cover material,
proximity to sensitive areas, earthquake resistance, and leachate control.
Gas control systems, groundwater monitoring, and post-closure procedures
are mandatory.

Funding for solid waste management comes from various sources, including
donations, grants, fees, and government allocations. LGUs lead SWM efforts
and are rewarded for their contributions.

Fines and penalties apply to various violations related to solid waste

management, with consequences ranging from fines to imprisonment,
depending on the offense. Repeat offenders may face additional penalties.

This act lays out a comprehensive framework for managing solid waste in the
Philippines, emphasizing environmental responsibility, community
involvement, and regulatory oversight while providing a range of penalties for
non-compliance.
 Survey
of Solid Waste
Management in
Barangay
Tigpalas

Location:
Tigpalas, San Miguel, Bulacan, Philippines

Interviewee:
Maricel Tiongson
 Questions and Answers
1. What are the sources of solid wastes in your
municipality/barangay?

- Dito sa ating barangay, ang karamihan dito ay kabahayan.

Walang masyadong establishment. So, mga households
talaga ang malakas pagadating sa basura.

2. What kind of establishment produces the largest scale

of solid wastes?

- Kagaya nga nang nabanggit ko, wala tayo masyadong

establishment. Dati meron tayong NSN pero recently lang this
September 17 ay nagsarado na siya. Isa sila sa mga
nakukuhanan ng maraming basura sa Barangay Tigpalas.
Komo sarado na siya, wala ng establishment dito talaga n
amalakas sa basura.

3. What are the laws and ordinances implemented in

your area in connection to its solid wastes
management?

- Sa Brgy. Tigpalas, nung year 2019. Meron kaming ordinansa

na tinatawag na “Pagbabawal sa kung sino man ang
magtapon ng basura sa ilog at mga pampublikong lugar para
sa papagpapanatili ng kalinisan, maiwasan ang pagkakasakit
ng mamamayan, at pagbabara ng ilog sa Brgy. Tigpalas

4. Are these laws strictly practiced by the community?

- Sinusubukan naman naming pero kapag talagang matigas ang

ulo ng mga tao ay hindi na ito nasusunod. Maraming
pagkakataon na nang-aaway pa ang mga tao at nagagalit
kapag sinusuway sila. Meron din tayo ng “No Segregation No
Collection” Policy at yung bawal na pagsusunog ng basura.
5. What are the penalties or consequences given to those
who do not abide with the said laws?

- Sa unang paglabag ay Community Service. Sa pangalawang

paglabag ay Community Service na may kasamang 300 pesos
na multa. Sa pangatlong paglabas ay 500 pesos na multa at
anim na buwan na pagkakakulong.

6. How does the environmental department of your area

manage the solid wastes collected from the community?
Do they practice recycling?

- Dito sa ating barangay ay meron tayong dalawang garbage

truck collector na at meron din tayong MRF. Meron dun yung
ginigiling yung mga basura na nakokolekta at ginagawang
bricks.
7. How often do garbage trucks collect wastes in your
community? Schedule?

- 2 times a week tayo nangongoletka. Tuwing Monday at

Sunday.

8. What are the methods used by the

city/municipality/barangay to keep the community, as much
as possible, an environmental-friendly community?

- Yung ginagawa naming patuloy na pangongolekta ng basura

at pages-segregate ng mga basura. Pagbabawal sa mga
taong nagsusunog ng basura. At dinadadagdagan din namin
ang pagtatanim ng mga puno.

9. How does these solid wastes are being disposed? Where?

- Tulad ng sinabi ko kanina, dini-dispose ang ating mga

nakokolektang basura sa Central MRF.

10. What are the city/municipality/barangay ‘s future

plans about solid waste management?

- Pinagpaplanuhan ng ating barangay at munisipyo na

maglaan ng pondo para makabili ng mas malaking
Shredder Machine para hindi na tayo gumastos nang
malaki kasi malaki ang nagagastos ng barangay sa
pagtatapon ng basura.
 Conclusion and Recommendations
Barangay Tigpalas is practicing good solid waste management.
As long as they keep on practicing recycling, and they are
consistent with following the laws and ordinances that they have
implemented to provide a clean and safe environment for the
people in our barangay but I believe they could do better. I
suggest that they should be stricter with practicing the laws and
ordinances they have about Solid Waste Management. They
should not tolerate the unpleasant behaviors of the hardheaded
people in our barangay and that they should make legal actions
immediately to those who do not abide with the laws they have
implemented about Solid Waste Management. In that case, they
will learn their lesson not to disobey the barangay’s orders. I also
agree that they should buy a bigger Shredder Machine so that we
can produce even more bricks so that we can practice recycling,
effectively and efficiently. I also suggest that they raise a fund to
buy another Garbage Truck so we can increase the number of
days we collect garbages from houses. It will also help prevent the
cluttering of garbage in our barangay. In return, we will have an
environment-friendly community.