Ra 9003
Ra 9003
Ra 9003
9003
Solid Waste
discarded household and
commercial waste
non-hazardous institutional and
industrial waste
street sweepings
construction debris
agricultural waste
Classification of Waste as
defined by RA 9003
Compostables
Special Wastes
Recyclables
Non-recyclables/residuals
Solid waste is
now considered
one of the most
critical
problems of the
Philippines
Facilities/Systems
Conversion of open dumpsites to sanitary
landfills
Integration of Ecological Waste Management
concepts in academic curricula for formal and
non-formal education
Administrative and enforcement procedures
Institutional Structure
National Solid Waste
Management
Commission
Ecological Solid
Waste
Management Act
Waste Generators/
Citizens
technical
and
other
capability building assistance and
support to LGUs
recommend policies to eliminate
barriers to waste reduction programs
exercise visitorial and enforcement
powers to ensure strict compliance
issue rules and regulations
Provincial
SWM Board
Collection of non-recyclable
materials and special wastes shall
be the responsibility of the
municipality or city
City/Municipal
SWM Board
Barangay SWM
Committee
Functional Elements/Mechanics
of Solid Waste Management
Waste
Generation
On-site Storage
Transfer &
Transport
Collection
Processing/
Treatment
Disposal
Recycling Program
Environmentally preferable purchase
Specifications, product descriptions and
standards
Eco-labeling
Non-environmentally acceptable
products
Reclamation programs and buy-back
centers
Residuals Management
Collection by
municipality/city
level
Non-recyclables
Barangay
Level
Recyclables
MRF
Special
Wastes
Compostables
Gardens/
Farms
Junkyards/Factories