Environment Protection and Management

Environment Protection and
Management
(NSTP 2)
Charm Kaila Joice DS. Turla

BSED-1
Ecological Solid Waste Management
Act of 2000 (RA 9003)
 This law aims for the reduction of solid

waste through source reduction and
waste minimization measures,
treatment and disposal of solid waste in
accordance with ecologically sustainable
development principles.
 It also aims to ensure the proper segregation,
collection, transport, storage, treatment and disposal
of solid waste through the formulation and adoption
of the best environmental practice in ecological waste
management excluding incineration.
 RA 9003 considers “waste as a resource that can be

recovered” emphasizing on recycling, reuse and
composting as methods to minimize waste problems.
The Three R’s of RA 9003
Reduce
Recover
Recycle
Types of Waste According to Source
Household or Domestic Waste
Commercial or Industrial Waste

Types of Waste According to
Classification
 Residual – waste with no commercial value
meant for disposal
 Recycle – waste that can be reused
 Biodegradable – waste that can be
decomposed by organisms
 Hazardous – waste that can cause or
contribute to mortality or illness
 Toxic – waste that may cause immediate
death or body damage
Provisions of RA 9003
 The said act gives strong emphasis on the
role of municipal and local government units
(LGUs) providing for the creation of Solid
Waste Management Communities up to the
barangay level. This requires the participation
of nongovernment offices, people’s
organizations, church leaders, schools,
business and community organizations.
Offenses under RA 9003
Minor Offense
Grave Offense
 Punishable by any of the following:
 Fine: 1,000 – 3,000 pesos
 Imprisonment: 15 days – 6 months
Major Offense
 Punishable by any of the following:

 Fine: 5,000 – 200,000 pesos
 Imprisonment: 1-6 years
Examples of
Philippine
Environmental
Laws
Commonwealth Act no. 383
Anti Dumping Law

 Effective September 5, 1938
 Prohibits the dumping into rivers of
refuse waste matter or substance of
any kind
 Punishment of imprisonment of not
more than 200 pesos or both
Presidential Decree 825
 Effective November 5, 1975
 Penalize improper disposal of garbage

and other forms of being dirty.
Violators may be imprisoned for not
less than 5 days or more than a year or
pay a fine of not less than 100 pesos or
more than 2ooo pesos or both.
Republic Act 6969
Toxic Substances, Hazardous and
Nuclear Waste Control Act
 Effective 1990
 Mandates the control and management of
the import, manufacture, processing
distribution, use, transport, treatment and
disposal of toxic substances, hazardous
and nuclear waste in the country.
Republic Act 1760
Local Government Code
 Effective 1991
 Mandates local government units to
exercise powers, functions and
responsibilities in providing basic services
and facilities related to general hygiene,
sanitation, beautification and solid waste
collection, transport and disposal.
Presidential Decree 984
Pollution Control Law
 The implementation is specified in DENR
Administrative Order 24 (series of 1990)
for water usage and water quality criteria
and DENR Administrative Order 35 (series
of 1990) for effluent regulations
 Penalty will be 5,000/day but higher for
juridical positions who violated this act.
Republic Act 9275
The Clean Water Act of 2002
 This shall institute a policy of sustainable
development and holistic national water
quality management program of fresh,
brackish and marine sources.
 Penalty is not less than
10,000-200,000/day violation with 10%
increase a year.
Some of the main forms of waste
 Overproduction
 Waiting for materials, machines or

instruction
 Transportation or movement
 Excessive inventory
Inefficient processing or operations
Producing defects
Part line changeover or machine setup
Inadequate housekeeping
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Charm Kaila Joice DS. Turla

 This law aims for the reduction of solid

 RA 9003 considers “waste as a resource that can be

Household or Domestic Waste

Commercial or Industrial Waste

 Punishable by any of the following:

Anti Dumping Law

 Penalize improper disposal of garbage

 Waiting for materials, machines or

Part line changeover or machine setup

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