BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Educational institutions must be mindful of waste management as a means to maintain

environmental sustainability. Cabucgayan National School of Arts and Trades acknowledges
the need for proper waste sorting to reduce its ecological footprint. The school plans on
instilling the importance of waste minimization, reuse, and recycling among students through
effective waste management techniques. This research seeks to examine the present state of
affairs regarding garbage disposal at the Cabucgayan National School of Arts and Trades by
identifying ways for improvement. It will concentrate on source-oriented waste separation
which is a primary process in diminishing landfill fillings. By analyzing deeply this
institution’s garbage handling systems, this study intends to offer constructive criticisms that
can develop it into an environmentally responsible body.

Waste management holds a role, in schools by teaching students environmental values and
practical abilities. Schools like Cabucgayan National School of Arts and Trades are vital for
promoting waste segregation practices and sustainability. By integrating waste management
workshops and programs into the curriculum schools can educate students on how to reduce
waste participate in composting and make contributions to their communities. Through
education efforts and hands-on learning experiences, schools can equip generations with the
skills to address environmental issues and foster a culture of responsible waste management.

Proper waste segregation is crucial to achieving effective waste management at

Cabucgayan National School of Arts and Trades. This process involves separating recyclable
materials, organic waste, and non-recyclable waste at the source to facilitate easier
processing and disposal. Educating students and staff on the importance of waste segregation
and providing clear guidelines and designated bins for each type of waste are essential steps
in fostering a culture of sustainability within the school community. Furthermore, regular
monitoring and evaluation of waste segregation practices can help identify areas for
improvement and measure the effectiveness of the implemented strategies in reducing the
amount of waste sent to landfills (Derek Brookes et al., 2001). By prioritizing proper waste
segregation, Cabucgayan National School of Arts and Trades can contribute to environmental
conservation efforts and instill responsible waste management practices in its stakeholders
 Waste segregation faces complex hurdles at schools like Cabucgayan National School of
Arts and Trades. Taking on these challenges is crucial for effective waste management.
Meanwhile, (Abanyie et al., 2016) reveal that Ghanaian districts grappling with irregular
waste pickups and improper disposal methods. These findings underscore an urgent need for
comprehensive waste segregation strategies in schools to address lacking segregation
practices and disposal mechanisms. Enhancing community involvement, partnering with
private waste firms, and empowering waste management departments could mitigate such
challenges In educational settings, it's crucial to have a solid waste segregation system that
promotes sustainability. This goal can be achieved by analyzing global experiences and
adapting them to the local context. With this approach, Cabucgayan National School can
make strides in implementing effective waste segregation practices, contributing to a cleaner
environment for all.

Waste sorting is very important for reducing the environmental impact of trash. Studies
show that improper disposal of materials like concrete, plastic, wood, ceramic, and asbestos
can harm ecosystems and human health. This is true for waste from urban areas and
construction sites worldwide Proper waste segregation lowers the amount of trash sent to
landfills, preventing the release of harmful substances into the environment. Teaching
students about separating waste types can help create a culture of responsible waste
management. Communities that sort waste on-site and store it properly can improve
recycling and reduce pollution. Individuals play a key role by carefully separating materials
before disposal. Segregating waste avoids mixing hazardous compounds with regular trash,
protecting natural habitats and public well-being. Our sustainability work guards resources
from nature. It stops soil and groundwater from getting dirty. This makes the environment
cleaner and healthier. It helps people today and in the future.

Proper waste separation at Cabucgayan Arts and Trades School promotes eco-friendly
practices. Students learn responsible waste handling. Key steps include providing separate
bins for recyclables and organic waste. Educational campaigns teach waste sorting
importance. Students actively join cleanup drives. These initiatives reduce the school's
environmental impact. Sorting waste streamlines management processes lessens landfill
burden and earns potential recycling revenue. Moreover, instilling environmental values
early shapes lifelong responsible attitudes toward waste. In summary, proper segregation
crucially advances sustainability. towards creating a more sustainable and eco-friendly school
environment.

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This Chapter presents some foreign and local works of literature and studies that the
researchers deem relevant to the present study. Such literature and studies paved the way in
determining the extent of how far researchers have gone in the area under investigation. Also,
this chapter presents that the classification of wastes varies and depends on country by
country. Waste can be divided into many different types. The physical, chemical, and
biological characteristics are the common method of classification.

(Zerbock,2003) Waste management is broadly defined as including non-hazardous

industrial, commercial land domestic refuse including household organic trash, street
sweepings, hospital and institutional garbage, and construction wastes; generally, sludge and
human waste are regarded as a liquid waste problem outside the scope of MSW. Domestic or
household garbage, industrial waste, some mining waste, and oil field waste such as drill
cutting are examples of types of waste, waste water that contains less than 1% is liquid waste.
High concentrations of dissolved salts and metals are another example of this type of waste.
The sewage and toxic waste are classified as liquid waste. generally, in urban centers, there
are various types of liquid waste generated, human excreta, domestic wastes produced in
households, hospital wastes, industrial effluents, agricultural liquid wastes, and nuclear
waste. when improperly handled disposed of liquid wastes pose a threat to human health and
the environment because of their ability to enter watersheds, and pollute groundwater and
drinking water.

By themselves or after coming into contact with other wastes are hazardous waste. they
have characteristics such as chemical reactivity, harmful, or a tendency to explode, that pose
a risk to human health or the environment. A wide range of industrial, commercial, and
agricultural where hazardous wastes are generated. They make the form of solids, liquids, or
sludges, and can pose both acute and chronic public health and environmental risks by lining
and contouring the fill, compacting and planting the uppermost cover layer, diverting
drainage, and selecting proper soil in sites not subject to flooding or high groundwater levels.
Clay is less permeable than other types of soil. It is the best soil for a landfill.
 According to Duran (2012) in his book entitled “Waste Management Disposal” cited that
waste is a visible face of inefficiency in terms of material utilization. Waste handling is a
major concern, especially since improper waste treatment causes increased environmental
deterioration. The last few decades have seen the emergence of new measures to handle
waste effectively, but most of them are not flawless. “Zero waste”, an innovation of the
1990s in waste handling, emphasizes planning for the elimination of waste rather than
managing waste.

Zero Waste Management Group (2012), Environmental sustainability and waste

management are the most important issues of our time. An important step towards achieving
environmental sustainability and responsible waste management involves reducing our
impact on the environment. It is through the successful implementation of our waste
management and diversion programs that we commit ourselves to continually satisfying our
client's needs. The main principles that are employed by Zero Waste Management Group
involve resource preservation and waste reduction. These are the core fundamental
components of the 'Zero Waste Philosophy'. This is done using recycling all potential waste
and reusing those materials in different ways, creating a circular system of use and re-use.
Implementing this philosophy brings solutions to all segments of society. This is
demonstrated by our commitment to working with and providing efficient solutions to
individuals, groups, and municipalities.

According to Serbanto (2012) in his book entitled “Waste Management Disposal” said that
Zero Waste is a critical stepping-stone to other necessary steps in the efforts to protect health,
improve equity, and reach sustainability. Zero Waste can be linked to sustainable agriculture,
architecture, energy, industrial, economic, and community development. Every single person
in the world makes waste and as such is part of a non-sustainable society. However, with
good political leadership, everyone could be engaged in the necessary shift towards a
sustainable society. Good political leadership in this matter involves treating citizens as key
allies to protect human health and the environment and in making the transition to a
sustainable future. Governments need to “govern” rather than attempt to “manage” this
change to sustainable resource conservation practices. This includes a significant investment
in public outreach and education so that citizens can help communities make the most
informed choices.

According to Dante (2013) cited that the dumping and burning of garbage generated in
cities, towns, and villages in wetlands and water bodies, have resulted in serious air, soil, and
water pollution. Zero Waste Management is a new system of managing solid waste, which
strives for maximum waste recovery through recycling and reuse, aiming at ‘zero’ waste to
be disposed of in dump yards and landfills. All over the world, Zero Waste Management has
been accepted (and is being practiced) as the best solution to the problem of waste, for the
following reasons. Waste is segregated and resources are recovered through composting of
organic waste and recycling of inorganic waste. Compost generated through Zero Waste
Management is used to promote organic farming, bringing down the use of chemicals in
agriculture. Zero Waste Management helps reduce the rate of virgin raw material extraction
and resource depletion. Zero Waste Management minimizes waste disposal at dumpsites and
reduces pollution of air, groundwater, and soil that results from dumping.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study aims to identify the factors of Waste Management in School: Proper
Segregation and Disposal of Waste in Cabucgayan National School of Arts and Trades
School Students for S.Y. 2019-2020.

It specifically seeks to answer the following questions:

1. What are the situations showing waste management systems that students encounter in the
following?

A. Home
B. School
C. Public places
2. What are the factors affecting the improper waste management system at Cabucgayan School
of Arts and Trade?
 Improper waste disposal
 Lack of practice on how to proper disposal
 Lack of proper planning and funding for waste management
 Burning waste
 Lack of awareness and knowledge among students regarding proper waste management
practices

3. What are the other advocacies that students suggest in waste management systems?
 We need to cooperate with all students regarding proper waste disposal for our safety.
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
 The purpose of this study is to identify the factors affecting the Waste management
system's proper segregation and Disposal of Waste at Cabucgayan National School of Arts and
Trades. School Students for S.Y. 2023-2024

Specifically, the study aimed to identify the following:

1. To know the situations showing waste management systems that students encounter in the
following.

A. Home
B. School
C. Public places

2. To identify the effects of waste management on the students of Cabucgayan National School
of Arts and Trades.

3. To know what other advocacies that students suggest in waste management systems.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The results of this study would be a great help to the Government, Students, Community,
Readers, and Future Researchers, in the following ways:

The Government: This study would help the government to know what policies and regulations
they will implement when it comes to proper waste management

The Students: This study would help them to know the ways of the proper garbage disposal
inside and outside the campus. In addition, it will give them an idea in managing their waste

The Community: This study would encourage every member of the community to take
responsibility for their wastes

The Readers: This study would help the readers to know how to manage their waste and also,
how to segregate their garbage

The Future Researcher: This study would help future researchers as the basis of their study and
additional literature for their future investigations
SCOPE AND DELIMITATIONS

This study is delimited in knowing the factors affecting Waste Management in School: Proper
Segregation and Disposal of Waste in Cabucgayan National School of Arts and Trades
School for S.Y. 2023-2024 Thus; it is also delimited in identifying the materials they are using in
managing their wastes.

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

This study denotes the understanding of the researcher in the ideas of the different

researchers and articles. The concept of this is the Waste Management in School: Proper

Segregation and Disposal of Waste in School of Cabucgayan National School of Arts and

Trades the quick learning in the school campus through waste management activities within the

school premises not only creates environmental problems but also reinforces have their ways of

segregating of their waste.

This study by (Eva Pongrácz a, 2004)The Theory of Waste Management, as

differentiated from waste management practice, represents a more in-depth account of the

domain and contains conceptual analyses of waste, the activity upon waste, and a holistic view of

the functions and goals of waste management. Waste Management Theory is founded on the

expectation that waste management is to prevent waste from causing harm to human health and

the environment. The proper definition of waste is crucial to constructing a sustainable agenda of
 waste management. It is largely the case that current legislation attends to existing waste.

Waste Management is affected by two reasons discipline and waste segregation. Without

these two reasons, waste management will not be properly managed or control of the waste of

the community. It affected the application of the waste control. Discipline is the practice of

proper waste management, without discipline, people cannot manage things successfully and

properly.

RESEARCH PARADIGM

Problems Strategies Outputs

1. Peoples
Participation in terms 1.Conducts seminars 1.People in the
of waste disposal concerning awareness establishments would
of proper waste be more aware and
disposal concern about waste
2.Proper Waste management planning
Disposal
2.Waste Segregation
This section will provide a Biodegrable
brief description of the various significances
and Non- 2.It make theof the
study given the problems of Waste Biodegrable,
Management. This study will help the constituents of
estalishments
the Establishment
3.Garbage to have a deeper understanding
Collection Recyclables of the programs that their employees
surrounding of
CLEAN
the establishments are making. By this study, they will come up with&easier GREEN and more
powerful programs that could enhance the programs that the establishment would conduct.
4. Cleaning and
3.Ensure that waste is
The proposed study will benefit and help the future researcher as their guide. The
collected and 3.It would take the
study can also open in the development of this study.
transported in a safe garbage more
and timely manner. manageable and
efficient