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Classification of Waste as defined by RA 9003

Classification of Waste as defined by RA 9003. Compostables. Recyclables. Non-recyclables/residuals. Special Wastes. Salient Features of RA 9003. Creation of the National Solid Waste Management Commission, National Ecological Center and LGU Solid Waste Management Boards

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Classification of Waste as defined by RA 9003

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  1. Classification of Waste as defined by RA 9003 Compostables Recyclables Non-recyclables/residuals Special Wastes

  2. Salient Features of RA 9003 • Creation of the National Solid Waste Management Commission, National Ecological Center and LGU Solid Waste Management Boards • Creation of multi-purpose Environmental Cooperatives or Associations in every LGU • Waste segregation, waste reduction and recycling programs

  3. Salient Features of RA 9003 • Construction of Material Recovery 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

  4. Requirements for Segregation & Volume Reduction • Separate containers for compostables, recyclables, special wastes and residuals • Separate collection schedules / separate trucks or haulers / compartmentalized collection vehicles • Material Recovery Facilities for recyclables & biodegradables • Inventory of markets for composts and recyclables

  5. Recycling Program • Environmentally preferable purchase • Specifications, product descriptions and standards • Eco-labeling • Non-environmentally acceptable products • Reclamation programs and buy-back centers

  6. Management of Residuals & Final Disposal Sites • Closure of all open dumpsites • Conversion of all open dumpsites to controlled dumps within 3 years • Minimum requirements in siting, designing and operation of disposal sites • Sanitary landfills

  7. Prohibited Acts

  8. Prohibited Acts

  9. Prohibited Acts

  10. Prohibited Acts

  11. Prohibited Acts

  12. Conceptual Framework of RA 9003 Municipality/ City level Residuals Management Collection by municipality/city level MRF Special Wastes Non-recyclables Barangay Level Compostables Gardens/ Farms Recyclables Junkyards/Factories

  13. THANK YOU! Department of Environment & Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau – NCR 5th Flr. Hizon Bldg., 27-29 Quezon Ave., Quezon City Telefax: 781-0471 Website: www.emb.gov.ph

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