LOGO. State of the Philippine Environment. Solid Wastes. Environmental Management Bureau. Department of Environment and Natural Resources

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1 State of the Philippine Environment Solid Wastes Environmental Management Bureau Department of Environment and Natural Resources

2 Background In the Philippines, the solid waste problem is most serious in urban centers, particularly in Metro Manila, because of the high population density, the high consumption rates, and the concentration of packaged goods, some of which are made with raw materials that are toxic and nonbiodegradable.

3 Sources and Characteristics Readily biodegradable: paper, wood, leaves, trees Readily combustible: textile, plastics, rubber, leather Sources: 1. Commercial 2. Residential 3. Industrial 4. Institutional Mostly inert: metals, glass, dirt, ceramics, ash and stones Waste classification as per DENR Administrative Order

4 Waste Composition Composition of Disposed Municipal Solid Wastes in Metro Manila*, 2003 In 2003, the Asian Development Bankassisted Metro Manila Project, conducted a Waste Analysis and Characterization Survey (WACS) in five local government units. ThemeGallery is a Design Digital Content & Contents mall developed by Guild Design Inc. Source: Metro Manila Solid Waste Management Project, ADB, 2003

5 Waste Composition Over the years, the use of plastics has been steadily increasing, indicating a change in the packaging materials for goods Comparison of Results of Composition of Municipal Solid Wastes Generated (Composition, % wet weight)

6 Waste Composition Composition of Solid Wastes in Selected Cities, 2003 (Source: JBIC Study, 2003) 1 Organic Wastes 2 Plastics 3 Paper 4 Glass 5 Tin cans and metals 6 Rubber 7 - Others

7 Existing Solid Waste Facilities Facilities Indicator Open Dumpsites Controlled Disposal Facilities Proposed Landfills Sanitary Landfills (SLFs) SLF Description 16 ops 19 cons Materials Recovery Facilities Barangays Served by MRFs Compliance Closure and Rehabilitation Plan Authority to Close Source: National Commission (NSWMC)-Secretariat

8 Projection of Waste Generation Region Volume (2007) 2007 % of Total Volume (2010) 2010 % of Total Rank (2007) NCR CAR I: Ilocos Region II: Cagayan Valley III: Central Luzon IV: Southern Tagalog V: Bicol Region VI: Western Visayas VII. Central Visayas VIII. Eastern Visayas IX. Western Mindanao X. Northern Mindanao XI. Southern Mindanao XII: Central Mindanao XIII. CARAGA National Waste Generation Estimates, 2007 and 2010 (million tons/year)

9 Projection of Waste Generation The 2007 figures showed that the National Capital Region (NCR) has the highest waste generation at 2.86 million tons per year, followed by Southern Tagalog and Central Luzon at 1.69 million tons and 1.21 million tons, respectively. NCR 2.68 million tons Southern Tagalog 1.69 million tons Central Luzon 1.21 million tons

10 Projection of Waste Generation Waste Generation Estimates by Region for 2007 and 2010 (in million tons / year) NCR CAR I: Ilocos Region II: Cagayan Valley III: Central Luzon IV: Southern Tagalog V: Bicol Region VI: Western Visayas VII. Central Visayas VIII. Eastern Visayas IX. Western Mindanao X. Northern Mindanao XI: Southern Mindanao XII: Central Mindanao XIII. CARAGA Region Volume (2007) Volume (2010) It is worthy to note that two regions exceeded the 2010 projections made by World Bank. These regions are Northern Mindanao and Central Mindanao. Volume

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12 Challenges Budgets and Expenditures SWM Expenditures Sources of Funds and Cost Recovery Willingness to Pay Health Problems being met by various organizations Administration and Management Economic and Financial Technical

13 Recommendations 1 The proposed rationalization plan of the DENR should address the lack of personnel and funding to operationalize the Regional Ecology Centers 2 The enforcement powers of the DENR should be clearly defined within the ambit of the law. 3 The role of the LGUs in solid waste management should be made known to the public, that is, the LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective jurisdictions (Section 11 of RA 9003).

14 Recommendations 4 5 Baseline data (e.g. per social class, locality) on solid waste generation rate, composition/characteristics and related information should be established and published with the consent of various stakeholders. Data to be generated being the first and foremost component of a solid waste management system, shall be used as basis for the formulation of plans and programs and likewise should be incorporated in other components of the management system. 6 The collection and transport components in SWM in particular should likewise be given equal importance as with other components (e.g. waste processing, disposal).

15 Thank you very much. Environmental Management Bureau Department of Environment and Natural Resources Contact Nos ,

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