Thesis Proposal ( Final)

31
Chapter I Problem and Its setting Introduction In the light of the world’s chapter of today, Waste has been playing a very large role in polluting the environment. Waste is always included in the daily routine of all individuals in the world. With Urbanization, economic development and the Rapid Increase of population People’s lifestyle have changed throughout the generation giving additional garbage which supplies more to organic pollution. There is a great deal of trash being disposed in different houses, what more for an entire country? Hundreds of tons of household wastes are being generated daily by each house contributing to the massive environmental problem the world is facing. Republic Act No. 9003 also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, it is hereby declared the policy of the state to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management program. This act intends to successfully reduce the amount of Garbage while putting up competent recycling

Transcript of Thesis Proposal ( Final)

Page 1: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

Chapter I

Problem and Its setting

Introduction

In the light of the worldrsquos chapter of today Waste has been playing a very large

role in polluting the environment Waste is always included in the daily routine of all

individuals in the world With Urbanization economic development and the Rapid

Increase of population Peoplersquos lifestyle have changed throughout the generation giving

additional garbage which supplies more to organic pollution There is a great deal of

trash being disposed in different houses what more for an entire country Hundreds of

tons of household wastes are being generated daily by each house contributing to the

massive environmental problem the world is facing

Republic Act No 9003 also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management

Act of 2000 it is hereby declared the policy of the state to adopt a systematic

comprehensive and ecological solid waste management program This act intends to

successfully reduce the amount of Garbage while putting up competent recycling

based-management system in the country This law calls for the adoption of the best

environmental practices in ecological waste management and explicitly excludes waste

incineration as an ecological option (httpwwwchanroblescomlegal8html)

It is then stated in the Section 10 of this act that ldquoPursuant to the relevant

provisions of R A No 7160 otherwise known as the Local government code the LGUs

shall be primarily responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the provisions

of this Act within their respective jurisdictionsrdquo Our local government units (LGUs) are

responsible for enforcing the law Government agencies on the national level are

required to support LGUs in carrying out this responsibility LGUs are thus required to

draw up a solid waste management plan Local government units are mandated to

implement proper solid waste management

Consequently the City of General Santos agreed to pass the City Ordinance No

12 series of 2008 also known as the ldquo General Santos City Ecological Solid Waste

Management Ordinance of 2008rdquo The Goals Provisions and objectives are very much

alike with the Republic Act 9003 This was an effort to create awareness among the

public on the importance of environmental protection and preservation The barangay

shall be responsible for the collection segregation recycling of biodegradable

recyclable compostable and reusable wastes

(httpspgensantosph201110ordinance-12-series-of-2008)

In line with this Barangay Labangal has adopted this ordinance to address the

problems regarding the issues in Waste disposal in their area The main concern of this

study is to verify how the committee implements the program and how effective the

program is in solving the problems it meets and how they furnish answers to solve the

problems

Statement of the Problem

Specifically this study will find answers to the following questions

1) Are the residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision aware of the Solid Waste

Management Program of Barangay Labangal

2) What is the Level of awareness of the residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

towards the Solid waste management program of Barangay Labangal

3) Who are the members of the Solid waste Management Program of Barangay

Labangal

4) Are the programs and activities in implementing Solid Waste management

program in the barangay effective

Assumptions of this study

1) Yes the residents are aware of this Solid Waste Management Program of the

Barangay

2) The residents are very aware of the said program

3) The members of the committee

4) Yes the programs and activities being implemented are effective enough to

answer the problem in waste

Significance of the study

As mentioned the goal of this study is to know the effectivity of the program the

projects and activities engaged by the committee and the committee in charge in

dealing with the agenda as perceived by the residents of Dona Soledad Subdivision

This study is important it is because the country is now being overwhelmed with

massive land of wastes and high risk of health problems are also rising due to this

problem diseases such as the outbreak of Dengue diarrhea Malaria and other

diseases It will give a background view of what the government do to address this

pressing issue about garbage

This will give a vision if the residents are really knowledgeable about the said

program and if they participated in the efficacious implementation of the program in

addressing the glitches related to Solid Waste Management in the field area It will also

help others to be conversant on how the program has been working in the barangay

This study will give a better understanding to the people about how the program

works and how it affects the lives of the people

This study will also help future researchers in their study where it will serve as

their reference for those who are willing to conduct research about Solid Waste

Management

Scope and Limitation of the Study

The researcher comes across and limits the study to the perception of the

Residents of Dona Soledad Subdivision within the Solid Waste Management Program

being adopted by the officials of Barangay Labangal The research is concentrated on

the awareness of the residents the effectiveness of the program and the mechanisms

used by the committee to have a successful implementation of the program

The researcher will interview different residents in Dona Soledad Subdivision

This research will be conducted in different areas of Dona Soledad Subdivision for

these residents are the ones affected by the implementation of this program

Definition of terms

1) Waste ndash Conceptually these are materials that are not prime products (that is

products produced for the market) for which the initial user has no further use in

terms of hisher own purposes of production transformation or consumption and

of which heshe wants to dispose

(httpenwikipediaorgwikiWasteEducation_and_awareness)

- Operationally refers to the household and commercial garbage of

Barangay Labangal

2) Solid Waste Management- Conceptually it is a systematic control of

generation collection storage transport source separation processing

treatment recovery and disposal of solid waste

(httpwwwbusinessdictionarycomdefinitionsolid-waste-

managementhtmlixzz25F0Eddhn)

3) Program- Conceptually it is a plan of action aimed at accomplishing a clear

business objective with details on what work is to be done by whom when and

what means or resources will be used(

httpwwwbusinessdictionarycomdefinitionprogramhtml)

4) Effectiveness- Conceptually it is the capability of producing a desired result

When something is deemed effective it means it has an intended or expected

outcome or produces a deep vivid impression

(httpenwikipediaorgwikiWikipediaWikipedia_is_not_a_dictionary)

5) Implementation- Conceptually Implementation is the realization of an

application or execution of a plan idea model design specification standard

algorithm or policy (httpenwikipediaorgwikiWikipediaImplementation)

6) Committee- Conceptually it is a group of people appointed or chosen to perform

a function on behalf of a larger group (Microsoftreg Encartareg 2009 copy 1993-2008

Microsoft Corporation)

7) Residents- Conceptually these are people who maintains residency (domicile)

in a given place (httpenwikipediaorgwikiResident)

Conceptual Framework

Perception is the main thought of this Research study Perception refers to

interpretation of what we take in through our senses Concepts are sometimes seen as

foundations of communication which are abstracted from perceptions and are used to

convey and transmit information Such study like this depends on the answer of the

respondents whose principles vary from each other because they think differently in

such events

Perception is a process of the consciousness of an object It is one of the means

of valid knowledge in the world and consists in an inseparable relation of the perceptive

consciousness with its content In perception there is first the illumination of the mind by

the consciousness then the activation of the senses by the mind and thirdly the contact

of the senses with the external object The presence of the current of an unceasing

linking up these different elements contributing to perception makes perception

possible The mind is not something static passive and merely receptive It takes an

active part in perception both by reason of its activity and the nature of that activity as

caused by its latent tendencies

httpswami-krishnanandaorgphilPhilosophy_of_Lifepdf)

Social perception is a part of perception that allows people to understand the

individual and the groups of their social world and thus an element of Social cognition

This Social Perception is interlinked with self-perceptions Both are influenced by self-

motives Society has the desire to achieve beneficial outcomes for the self and to

maintain a positive self-image both for personal physic benefits and because we know

that others perceive us as well It is human nature to want to create a good impression

on others almost as if self-perceptions are othersrsquo social perceptions

(httpwwwwikipediacomsocialperceptionhtml)

The resulting impressions that we form are based off of information available in

the environment our previous attitudes about relevant stimuli and our current mood

Humans tend to operate under certain biases when forming impression of other

individuals (Marques Abrams and Serodio 2001)

The conceptual paradigm on the next page shows the movement of this research

study The Residents are the main respondents of this study their perception about this

Ordinance 12 of 2008 also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management of

General Santos City being adopted by Barangay Labangal and the projects and

activities undertaken by the Committee on implementing the program will verify if the

Program is effective or ineffective

Conceptual Diagram Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the flow of this research study The respondents will determine whether

the ordinance and the projects and activities undertaken by the Committee on Solid

Waste Management program is effective or ineffective

Ordinance 12 of 2008

Ecological Solid Waste Management of General Santos City

Residents

Perception

Effective or Ineffective

Committee Projects and Activities

Chapter II

Methodology

This Chapter presents the research design research locale and respondents

data gathering procedure research instrument and the treatment and analysis of data

that will be employed during the conduct of this study

Research Design

The proposed study will employ a Quantitative type of research Quantitative

research is used widely in Social Sciences most specifically in Sociology and Political

Science This proposal will use a descriptive survey method also known as Statistical

Method where it analyses data in answering questions about the program being

studied

It will determine the level of awareness of the residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision towards Solid Waste Management Program of Barangay Labangal The

effectiveness of the Program itself and the mechanisms being employed by the

committee behind the implementation of the program It will interpret the data that will

be gathered concerning the perception of the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

towards the program on the assorted questions related to the matter

Research Locale and Respondents

The research locale of this study centres on the Residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision Barangay Labangal General Santos City This research will be directed

among the Selected Phases in Dontildea Soledad Subdivision This study is conducted to

measure the consciousness of the residents towards the program effectiveness

capability of the program in answering the environmental problem in the area and how

the perception of the residents influences their involvement to the program

Barangay Labangal was a part of the Municipality of Buayan now known as

General Santos City It was created in July 08 1968 Barangay Labangal is a coastal

community located along the Sarangani Bay Barangay Apopong on the South bound

on the North by Barangay Calumpang on the west by Sarangani Bay and on the East by

Dadiangas Its total population as of 2010 is 77694 and the total land area of Barangay

Labangal is estimated at 2500 hectares (Barangaylabangal-profilepdf)

Barangay Labangal as of today still emerges as the most progressive and the

biggest contributory income earner of the city With the presence of the most modern

government seaport in the country today and two privately owned wharf The presence

of big establishment and canning industries also provide a contributory factor toward the

achievement of the area In its way to development issuesrsquo regarding waste production

in the barangay arises Dontildea Soledad Subdivision has 8 phases I will be limiting my

study into 4 phases specifically Phase 4 being the largest phase in Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision next is Phase 2B then Phase 3A and Phase 6

Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher will gather the data by using a well- equipped and primed

questionnaires The researcher will personally distribute the questionnaires to the

residents and personally collect it after they answer all the questions The researcher

will tally the results in a master sheet after it has been collected and will get the results

Instruments

The instrument that the researcher will use is a questionnaire The questionnaire

will involve different parts The first part consists of the respondentrsquos personal

background It involves questions regarding their name age gender address civil

status and religion The next part of the questionnaire will contain the level of

awareness of respondents towards the Program and the Committee asking if the

respondents are in the know of the City Ordinance No 12 series of 2008 or if they were

aware of the programs and activities being done by the Committee behind the program

And the last part of the Questionnaire is the perception of the Residents of Dontildea

Soledad Subdivision towards the efficiency of the program and the Effectiveness of the

Programs and activities and projects being done by the committee behind the

implementation of the Solid Waste Management Program

The Questionnaire will be distributed to the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

Barangay Labangal General Santos City to where the study will be conducted

Treatment and Analysis of Data

The researcher will use questionnaires in digging out the responses from the

respondents The results that will be gathered in the respondents will be tallied in a

master sheet so that the researcher will be able to classify their responses and prepare

a table for data analysis to easily understand the data and examine the perception of

the residents towards the Solid Waste Management Program

Chapter III

Relative Related Literature

Environmental issue is one of the most widely known problems that the

Philippine country is encountering It is not just a problem in this country but also to

other countries as well It is the most common topic that is being talked about aside

from the economic and political issues There are a lot of studies and invention created

to solve the environmental issues specifically the waste management problems Floods

that the country faces also starts with the garbage that filled the canals from where the

water should flow Thousands of homes are being swept away by flood which resulted

from trash that has been thrown just anywhere Garbage kills a lot of people if it is

mismanaged Illness and diseases from garbage will not only kill the lives of the people

but they will also lose money from it Money they can use for other purposes instead of

buying medicine or paying for hospital bills Waste management is really necessary to

be able to resolve and even just to minimize the garbage and other problems of the

country (Perez 2011)

It is stated in Article 2 Section 15 that the State shall protect and advance

the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the

rhythm and harmony of nature this Section in the Philippine Constitution serves as the

bedrock of my study to where RA 9003 was established in response to the statersquos

policy

Inefficient waste collection and the lack of disposal facilities are the common

problems in developing countries Due to the lack of resources to purchase advanced

and expensive technologies to support waste management activities developing

countries are more affected than developed countries However considering the

characteristics of waste-generated and the common condition in most developing

countries studies show that this type of technology may not always be a solution but

instead this may only result to a greater financial debt and more environmental and

health damage if not properly managed

In most developing countries the municipal solid waste stream is ldquodominated by

dynamicsrdquo This means that the use of incineration is difficult that the use of composting

is necessary There are also a huge number of people in the informal sector who are

actively involved in the waste collection separation and recycling (Kojima and Michida

ed Economic integration and recycling in Asia an Interim report 2011)

RA 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of

2000 is An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program Creating

the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives Declaring Certain Acts

Prohibited and Providing Penalties Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other

Purposes This Act the stated that it shall Protect public health and environment

Environmentally-sound methods SW avoidance and volume reduction through source

reduction and waste minimization Proper segregation collection transport storage

treatment and disposal of SW excluding incineration It was then stated in the section 10

of this article that ldquoPursuant to the relevant provisions of RA No 7160 otherwise

known as the Local government code the LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictionsrdquo(httpwwwchanroblescomrepublicactno9003html)

The barangay shall be responsible for the collection segregation recycling of

biodegradable recyclable compostable and reusable wastes Material Recovery

Facilities (MRFs) will be established in every barangay or cluster of barangays (Section

1 of Rule XI of the IRR 9003) The LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictions (RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code) Segregation

and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for

biodegradable compostable and reusable wastes provided that the collection of non-

recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or

city (Section 10 of RA 9003) (BALLABADOS_37-44PDF)

Ecological Solid Waste Management Made Easy is a simplified step-by-step

guide in implementing solid waste management in homes and communities is a fruit of

the collaboration of these sectors It is made possible through the generosity of the

United Nations Development Programme through its Community-Based Ecological

Solid Waste Management Programme in the Philippines This do-it-yourself guide to

handling solid waste (basura) is designed to make us appreciate the intent of the law

(Republic Act 9003 the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) and help us

divert 95 of our waste from the dumpsite or landfill We have also published a field

book companion to this handbook that contains training modules on running your own

ecological solid waste management program

Solid waste management is not just the responsibility of the government or our

top local leaders We are all in a position to make a difference in our barangays or

communities Managing our solid waste is no longer a matter of choice RA 9003

mandates it At the start the process may take some learning But once people begin

making proper garbage segregation a habit over time it becomes a way of life The

best way to roll out a solid waste management program in our barangay is to start small

and simple This simple common-sense guide is designed to show us how to go about

it It has everything we need to start a doable practice of segregation in our household

and our community

It will introduce us to widely used techniques Complicated and complex

procedures are translated into easy-to-understand everyday activities It provides

practical tips to make solid waste management less tedious Some communities have

successfully run a solid waste management program at minimal cost and maximum

benefit All it took really was the willingness to do it and the patience and discipline to

get it done In the end we will end up with a clean community with substantial cost

savings from hauling waste By doing so we will also be doing the environment a big

favour (ESWM_Handbookpdf)

Gensan initiated the preparation of a 10-year Integrated Solid Waste

Management (ISWM) Plan with technical assistance from the United States Agency for

International Developmentrsquos Philippine Environmental Governance (EcoGov2) project

after the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the local government unit (LGU)

of Gensan EcoGov2 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

(DENR) Region 12 was signed in July 2005 EcoGov2 currently provides technical

assistance to Gensan in solid waste and wastewater management

HIGHLIGHTS

ISWM Plan

1048698 Gensanrsquos has completed its 10-year ISWM Plan The plan has been presented

to the Gensan ISWM Board and to the City Development Council It is expected to be

legitimized in the 1st quarter of 2008

1048698 the cityrsquos ISWM Plan

Recommends the setting up of a separate Waste Management Office to address

solid waste and wastewater concerns

Information education and communication (IEC)

1048698 IEC activities were conducted in pilot point sources (3 private and public

markets 6 private and public schools 2 barangays and 1 hospital)

1048698 an audience-specific social marketing plan was developed with the multi-

sectoral Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group key implementers from

the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-Solid Waste Management Division

and partners from pilot schools

Waste Segregation

1048698 Waste segregation is strictly enforced in the target hospital Bagsakan Center

and target schools Waste diversion in target hospital is 61 about 50 at Bagsakan

Center and about 80 at target schools

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 2: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

responsible for enforcing the law Government agencies on the national level are

required to support LGUs in carrying out this responsibility LGUs are thus required to

draw up a solid waste management plan Local government units are mandated to

implement proper solid waste management

Consequently the City of General Santos agreed to pass the City Ordinance No

12 series of 2008 also known as the ldquo General Santos City Ecological Solid Waste

Management Ordinance of 2008rdquo The Goals Provisions and objectives are very much

alike with the Republic Act 9003 This was an effort to create awareness among the

public on the importance of environmental protection and preservation The barangay

shall be responsible for the collection segregation recycling of biodegradable

recyclable compostable and reusable wastes

(httpspgensantosph201110ordinance-12-series-of-2008)

In line with this Barangay Labangal has adopted this ordinance to address the

problems regarding the issues in Waste disposal in their area The main concern of this

study is to verify how the committee implements the program and how effective the

program is in solving the problems it meets and how they furnish answers to solve the

problems

Statement of the Problem

Specifically this study will find answers to the following questions

1) Are the residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision aware of the Solid Waste

Management Program of Barangay Labangal

2) What is the Level of awareness of the residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

towards the Solid waste management program of Barangay Labangal

3) Who are the members of the Solid waste Management Program of Barangay

Labangal

4) Are the programs and activities in implementing Solid Waste management

program in the barangay effective

Assumptions of this study

1) Yes the residents are aware of this Solid Waste Management Program of the

Barangay

2) The residents are very aware of the said program

3) The members of the committee

4) Yes the programs and activities being implemented are effective enough to

answer the problem in waste

Significance of the study

As mentioned the goal of this study is to know the effectivity of the program the

projects and activities engaged by the committee and the committee in charge in

dealing with the agenda as perceived by the residents of Dona Soledad Subdivision

This study is important it is because the country is now being overwhelmed with

massive land of wastes and high risk of health problems are also rising due to this

problem diseases such as the outbreak of Dengue diarrhea Malaria and other

diseases It will give a background view of what the government do to address this

pressing issue about garbage

This will give a vision if the residents are really knowledgeable about the said

program and if they participated in the efficacious implementation of the program in

addressing the glitches related to Solid Waste Management in the field area It will also

help others to be conversant on how the program has been working in the barangay

This study will give a better understanding to the people about how the program

works and how it affects the lives of the people

This study will also help future researchers in their study where it will serve as

their reference for those who are willing to conduct research about Solid Waste

Management

Scope and Limitation of the Study

The researcher comes across and limits the study to the perception of the

Residents of Dona Soledad Subdivision within the Solid Waste Management Program

being adopted by the officials of Barangay Labangal The research is concentrated on

the awareness of the residents the effectiveness of the program and the mechanisms

used by the committee to have a successful implementation of the program

The researcher will interview different residents in Dona Soledad Subdivision

This research will be conducted in different areas of Dona Soledad Subdivision for

these residents are the ones affected by the implementation of this program

Definition of terms

1) Waste ndash Conceptually these are materials that are not prime products (that is

products produced for the market) for which the initial user has no further use in

terms of hisher own purposes of production transformation or consumption and

of which heshe wants to dispose

(httpenwikipediaorgwikiWasteEducation_and_awareness)

- Operationally refers to the household and commercial garbage of

Barangay Labangal

2) Solid Waste Management- Conceptually it is a systematic control of

generation collection storage transport source separation processing

treatment recovery and disposal of solid waste

(httpwwwbusinessdictionarycomdefinitionsolid-waste-

managementhtmlixzz25F0Eddhn)

3) Program- Conceptually it is a plan of action aimed at accomplishing a clear

business objective with details on what work is to be done by whom when and

what means or resources will be used(

httpwwwbusinessdictionarycomdefinitionprogramhtml)

4) Effectiveness- Conceptually it is the capability of producing a desired result

When something is deemed effective it means it has an intended or expected

outcome or produces a deep vivid impression

(httpenwikipediaorgwikiWikipediaWikipedia_is_not_a_dictionary)

5) Implementation- Conceptually Implementation is the realization of an

application or execution of a plan idea model design specification standard

algorithm or policy (httpenwikipediaorgwikiWikipediaImplementation)

6) Committee- Conceptually it is a group of people appointed or chosen to perform

a function on behalf of a larger group (Microsoftreg Encartareg 2009 copy 1993-2008

Microsoft Corporation)

7) Residents- Conceptually these are people who maintains residency (domicile)

in a given place (httpenwikipediaorgwikiResident)

Conceptual Framework

Perception is the main thought of this Research study Perception refers to

interpretation of what we take in through our senses Concepts are sometimes seen as

foundations of communication which are abstracted from perceptions and are used to

convey and transmit information Such study like this depends on the answer of the

respondents whose principles vary from each other because they think differently in

such events

Perception is a process of the consciousness of an object It is one of the means

of valid knowledge in the world and consists in an inseparable relation of the perceptive

consciousness with its content In perception there is first the illumination of the mind by

the consciousness then the activation of the senses by the mind and thirdly the contact

of the senses with the external object The presence of the current of an unceasing

linking up these different elements contributing to perception makes perception

possible The mind is not something static passive and merely receptive It takes an

active part in perception both by reason of its activity and the nature of that activity as

caused by its latent tendencies

httpswami-krishnanandaorgphilPhilosophy_of_Lifepdf)

Social perception is a part of perception that allows people to understand the

individual and the groups of their social world and thus an element of Social cognition

This Social Perception is interlinked with self-perceptions Both are influenced by self-

motives Society has the desire to achieve beneficial outcomes for the self and to

maintain a positive self-image both for personal physic benefits and because we know

that others perceive us as well It is human nature to want to create a good impression

on others almost as if self-perceptions are othersrsquo social perceptions

(httpwwwwikipediacomsocialperceptionhtml)

The resulting impressions that we form are based off of information available in

the environment our previous attitudes about relevant stimuli and our current mood

Humans tend to operate under certain biases when forming impression of other

individuals (Marques Abrams and Serodio 2001)

The conceptual paradigm on the next page shows the movement of this research

study The Residents are the main respondents of this study their perception about this

Ordinance 12 of 2008 also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management of

General Santos City being adopted by Barangay Labangal and the projects and

activities undertaken by the Committee on implementing the program will verify if the

Program is effective or ineffective

Conceptual Diagram Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the flow of this research study The respondents will determine whether

the ordinance and the projects and activities undertaken by the Committee on Solid

Waste Management program is effective or ineffective

Ordinance 12 of 2008

Ecological Solid Waste Management of General Santos City

Residents

Perception

Effective or Ineffective

Committee Projects and Activities

Chapter II

Methodology

This Chapter presents the research design research locale and respondents

data gathering procedure research instrument and the treatment and analysis of data

that will be employed during the conduct of this study

Research Design

The proposed study will employ a Quantitative type of research Quantitative

research is used widely in Social Sciences most specifically in Sociology and Political

Science This proposal will use a descriptive survey method also known as Statistical

Method where it analyses data in answering questions about the program being

studied

It will determine the level of awareness of the residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision towards Solid Waste Management Program of Barangay Labangal The

effectiveness of the Program itself and the mechanisms being employed by the

committee behind the implementation of the program It will interpret the data that will

be gathered concerning the perception of the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

towards the program on the assorted questions related to the matter

Research Locale and Respondents

The research locale of this study centres on the Residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision Barangay Labangal General Santos City This research will be directed

among the Selected Phases in Dontildea Soledad Subdivision This study is conducted to

measure the consciousness of the residents towards the program effectiveness

capability of the program in answering the environmental problem in the area and how

the perception of the residents influences their involvement to the program

Barangay Labangal was a part of the Municipality of Buayan now known as

General Santos City It was created in July 08 1968 Barangay Labangal is a coastal

community located along the Sarangani Bay Barangay Apopong on the South bound

on the North by Barangay Calumpang on the west by Sarangani Bay and on the East by

Dadiangas Its total population as of 2010 is 77694 and the total land area of Barangay

Labangal is estimated at 2500 hectares (Barangaylabangal-profilepdf)

Barangay Labangal as of today still emerges as the most progressive and the

biggest contributory income earner of the city With the presence of the most modern

government seaport in the country today and two privately owned wharf The presence

of big establishment and canning industries also provide a contributory factor toward the

achievement of the area In its way to development issuesrsquo regarding waste production

in the barangay arises Dontildea Soledad Subdivision has 8 phases I will be limiting my

study into 4 phases specifically Phase 4 being the largest phase in Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision next is Phase 2B then Phase 3A and Phase 6

Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher will gather the data by using a well- equipped and primed

questionnaires The researcher will personally distribute the questionnaires to the

residents and personally collect it after they answer all the questions The researcher

will tally the results in a master sheet after it has been collected and will get the results

Instruments

The instrument that the researcher will use is a questionnaire The questionnaire

will involve different parts The first part consists of the respondentrsquos personal

background It involves questions regarding their name age gender address civil

status and religion The next part of the questionnaire will contain the level of

awareness of respondents towards the Program and the Committee asking if the

respondents are in the know of the City Ordinance No 12 series of 2008 or if they were

aware of the programs and activities being done by the Committee behind the program

And the last part of the Questionnaire is the perception of the Residents of Dontildea

Soledad Subdivision towards the efficiency of the program and the Effectiveness of the

Programs and activities and projects being done by the committee behind the

implementation of the Solid Waste Management Program

The Questionnaire will be distributed to the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

Barangay Labangal General Santos City to where the study will be conducted

Treatment and Analysis of Data

The researcher will use questionnaires in digging out the responses from the

respondents The results that will be gathered in the respondents will be tallied in a

master sheet so that the researcher will be able to classify their responses and prepare

a table for data analysis to easily understand the data and examine the perception of

the residents towards the Solid Waste Management Program

Chapter III

Relative Related Literature

Environmental issue is one of the most widely known problems that the

Philippine country is encountering It is not just a problem in this country but also to

other countries as well It is the most common topic that is being talked about aside

from the economic and political issues There are a lot of studies and invention created

to solve the environmental issues specifically the waste management problems Floods

that the country faces also starts with the garbage that filled the canals from where the

water should flow Thousands of homes are being swept away by flood which resulted

from trash that has been thrown just anywhere Garbage kills a lot of people if it is

mismanaged Illness and diseases from garbage will not only kill the lives of the people

but they will also lose money from it Money they can use for other purposes instead of

buying medicine or paying for hospital bills Waste management is really necessary to

be able to resolve and even just to minimize the garbage and other problems of the

country (Perez 2011)

It is stated in Article 2 Section 15 that the State shall protect and advance

the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the

rhythm and harmony of nature this Section in the Philippine Constitution serves as the

bedrock of my study to where RA 9003 was established in response to the statersquos

policy

Inefficient waste collection and the lack of disposal facilities are the common

problems in developing countries Due to the lack of resources to purchase advanced

and expensive technologies to support waste management activities developing

countries are more affected than developed countries However considering the

characteristics of waste-generated and the common condition in most developing

countries studies show that this type of technology may not always be a solution but

instead this may only result to a greater financial debt and more environmental and

health damage if not properly managed

In most developing countries the municipal solid waste stream is ldquodominated by

dynamicsrdquo This means that the use of incineration is difficult that the use of composting

is necessary There are also a huge number of people in the informal sector who are

actively involved in the waste collection separation and recycling (Kojima and Michida

ed Economic integration and recycling in Asia an Interim report 2011)

RA 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of

2000 is An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program Creating

the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives Declaring Certain Acts

Prohibited and Providing Penalties Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other

Purposes This Act the stated that it shall Protect public health and environment

Environmentally-sound methods SW avoidance and volume reduction through source

reduction and waste minimization Proper segregation collection transport storage

treatment and disposal of SW excluding incineration It was then stated in the section 10

of this article that ldquoPursuant to the relevant provisions of RA No 7160 otherwise

known as the Local government code the LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictionsrdquo(httpwwwchanroblescomrepublicactno9003html)

The barangay shall be responsible for the collection segregation recycling of

biodegradable recyclable compostable and reusable wastes Material Recovery

Facilities (MRFs) will be established in every barangay or cluster of barangays (Section

1 of Rule XI of the IRR 9003) The LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictions (RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code) Segregation

and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for

biodegradable compostable and reusable wastes provided that the collection of non-

recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or

city (Section 10 of RA 9003) (BALLABADOS_37-44PDF)

Ecological Solid Waste Management Made Easy is a simplified step-by-step

guide in implementing solid waste management in homes and communities is a fruit of

the collaboration of these sectors It is made possible through the generosity of the

United Nations Development Programme through its Community-Based Ecological

Solid Waste Management Programme in the Philippines This do-it-yourself guide to

handling solid waste (basura) is designed to make us appreciate the intent of the law

(Republic Act 9003 the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) and help us

divert 95 of our waste from the dumpsite or landfill We have also published a field

book companion to this handbook that contains training modules on running your own

ecological solid waste management program

Solid waste management is not just the responsibility of the government or our

top local leaders We are all in a position to make a difference in our barangays or

communities Managing our solid waste is no longer a matter of choice RA 9003

mandates it At the start the process may take some learning But once people begin

making proper garbage segregation a habit over time it becomes a way of life The

best way to roll out a solid waste management program in our barangay is to start small

and simple This simple common-sense guide is designed to show us how to go about

it It has everything we need to start a doable practice of segregation in our household

and our community

It will introduce us to widely used techniques Complicated and complex

procedures are translated into easy-to-understand everyday activities It provides

practical tips to make solid waste management less tedious Some communities have

successfully run a solid waste management program at minimal cost and maximum

benefit All it took really was the willingness to do it and the patience and discipline to

get it done In the end we will end up with a clean community with substantial cost

savings from hauling waste By doing so we will also be doing the environment a big

favour (ESWM_Handbookpdf)

Gensan initiated the preparation of a 10-year Integrated Solid Waste

Management (ISWM) Plan with technical assistance from the United States Agency for

International Developmentrsquos Philippine Environmental Governance (EcoGov2) project

after the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the local government unit (LGU)

of Gensan EcoGov2 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

(DENR) Region 12 was signed in July 2005 EcoGov2 currently provides technical

assistance to Gensan in solid waste and wastewater management

HIGHLIGHTS

ISWM Plan

1048698 Gensanrsquos has completed its 10-year ISWM Plan The plan has been presented

to the Gensan ISWM Board and to the City Development Council It is expected to be

legitimized in the 1st quarter of 2008

1048698 the cityrsquos ISWM Plan

Recommends the setting up of a separate Waste Management Office to address

solid waste and wastewater concerns

Information education and communication (IEC)

1048698 IEC activities were conducted in pilot point sources (3 private and public

markets 6 private and public schools 2 barangays and 1 hospital)

1048698 an audience-specific social marketing plan was developed with the multi-

sectoral Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group key implementers from

the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-Solid Waste Management Division

and partners from pilot schools

Waste Segregation

1048698 Waste segregation is strictly enforced in the target hospital Bagsakan Center

and target schools Waste diversion in target hospital is 61 about 50 at Bagsakan

Center and about 80 at target schools

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 3: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

Statement of the Problem

Specifically this study will find answers to the following questions

1) Are the residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision aware of the Solid Waste

Management Program of Barangay Labangal

2) What is the Level of awareness of the residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

towards the Solid waste management program of Barangay Labangal

3) Who are the members of the Solid waste Management Program of Barangay

Labangal

4) Are the programs and activities in implementing Solid Waste management

program in the barangay effective

Assumptions of this study

1) Yes the residents are aware of this Solid Waste Management Program of the

Barangay

2) The residents are very aware of the said program

3) The members of the committee

4) Yes the programs and activities being implemented are effective enough to

answer the problem in waste

Significance of the study

As mentioned the goal of this study is to know the effectivity of the program the

projects and activities engaged by the committee and the committee in charge in

dealing with the agenda as perceived by the residents of Dona Soledad Subdivision

This study is important it is because the country is now being overwhelmed with

massive land of wastes and high risk of health problems are also rising due to this

problem diseases such as the outbreak of Dengue diarrhea Malaria and other

diseases It will give a background view of what the government do to address this

pressing issue about garbage

This will give a vision if the residents are really knowledgeable about the said

program and if they participated in the efficacious implementation of the program in

addressing the glitches related to Solid Waste Management in the field area It will also

help others to be conversant on how the program has been working in the barangay

This study will give a better understanding to the people about how the program

works and how it affects the lives of the people

This study will also help future researchers in their study where it will serve as

their reference for those who are willing to conduct research about Solid Waste

Management

Scope and Limitation of the Study

The researcher comes across and limits the study to the perception of the

Residents of Dona Soledad Subdivision within the Solid Waste Management Program

being adopted by the officials of Barangay Labangal The research is concentrated on

the awareness of the residents the effectiveness of the program and the mechanisms

used by the committee to have a successful implementation of the program

The researcher will interview different residents in Dona Soledad Subdivision

This research will be conducted in different areas of Dona Soledad Subdivision for

these residents are the ones affected by the implementation of this program

Definition of terms

1) Waste ndash Conceptually these are materials that are not prime products (that is

products produced for the market) for which the initial user has no further use in

terms of hisher own purposes of production transformation or consumption and

of which heshe wants to dispose

(httpenwikipediaorgwikiWasteEducation_and_awareness)

- Operationally refers to the household and commercial garbage of

Barangay Labangal

2) Solid Waste Management- Conceptually it is a systematic control of

generation collection storage transport source separation processing

treatment recovery and disposal of solid waste

(httpwwwbusinessdictionarycomdefinitionsolid-waste-

managementhtmlixzz25F0Eddhn)

3) Program- Conceptually it is a plan of action aimed at accomplishing a clear

business objective with details on what work is to be done by whom when and

what means or resources will be used(

httpwwwbusinessdictionarycomdefinitionprogramhtml)

4) Effectiveness- Conceptually it is the capability of producing a desired result

When something is deemed effective it means it has an intended or expected

outcome or produces a deep vivid impression

(httpenwikipediaorgwikiWikipediaWikipedia_is_not_a_dictionary)

5) Implementation- Conceptually Implementation is the realization of an

application or execution of a plan idea model design specification standard

algorithm or policy (httpenwikipediaorgwikiWikipediaImplementation)

6) Committee- Conceptually it is a group of people appointed or chosen to perform

a function on behalf of a larger group (Microsoftreg Encartareg 2009 copy 1993-2008

Microsoft Corporation)

7) Residents- Conceptually these are people who maintains residency (domicile)

in a given place (httpenwikipediaorgwikiResident)

Conceptual Framework

Perception is the main thought of this Research study Perception refers to

interpretation of what we take in through our senses Concepts are sometimes seen as

foundations of communication which are abstracted from perceptions and are used to

convey and transmit information Such study like this depends on the answer of the

respondents whose principles vary from each other because they think differently in

such events

Perception is a process of the consciousness of an object It is one of the means

of valid knowledge in the world and consists in an inseparable relation of the perceptive

consciousness with its content In perception there is first the illumination of the mind by

the consciousness then the activation of the senses by the mind and thirdly the contact

of the senses with the external object The presence of the current of an unceasing

linking up these different elements contributing to perception makes perception

possible The mind is not something static passive and merely receptive It takes an

active part in perception both by reason of its activity and the nature of that activity as

caused by its latent tendencies

httpswami-krishnanandaorgphilPhilosophy_of_Lifepdf)

Social perception is a part of perception that allows people to understand the

individual and the groups of their social world and thus an element of Social cognition

This Social Perception is interlinked with self-perceptions Both are influenced by self-

motives Society has the desire to achieve beneficial outcomes for the self and to

maintain a positive self-image both for personal physic benefits and because we know

that others perceive us as well It is human nature to want to create a good impression

on others almost as if self-perceptions are othersrsquo social perceptions

(httpwwwwikipediacomsocialperceptionhtml)

The resulting impressions that we form are based off of information available in

the environment our previous attitudes about relevant stimuli and our current mood

Humans tend to operate under certain biases when forming impression of other

individuals (Marques Abrams and Serodio 2001)

The conceptual paradigm on the next page shows the movement of this research

study The Residents are the main respondents of this study their perception about this

Ordinance 12 of 2008 also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management of

General Santos City being adopted by Barangay Labangal and the projects and

activities undertaken by the Committee on implementing the program will verify if the

Program is effective or ineffective

Conceptual Diagram Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the flow of this research study The respondents will determine whether

the ordinance and the projects and activities undertaken by the Committee on Solid

Waste Management program is effective or ineffective

Ordinance 12 of 2008

Ecological Solid Waste Management of General Santos City

Residents

Perception

Effective or Ineffective

Committee Projects and Activities

Chapter II

Methodology

This Chapter presents the research design research locale and respondents

data gathering procedure research instrument and the treatment and analysis of data

that will be employed during the conduct of this study

Research Design

The proposed study will employ a Quantitative type of research Quantitative

research is used widely in Social Sciences most specifically in Sociology and Political

Science This proposal will use a descriptive survey method also known as Statistical

Method where it analyses data in answering questions about the program being

studied

It will determine the level of awareness of the residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision towards Solid Waste Management Program of Barangay Labangal The

effectiveness of the Program itself and the mechanisms being employed by the

committee behind the implementation of the program It will interpret the data that will

be gathered concerning the perception of the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

towards the program on the assorted questions related to the matter

Research Locale and Respondents

The research locale of this study centres on the Residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision Barangay Labangal General Santos City This research will be directed

among the Selected Phases in Dontildea Soledad Subdivision This study is conducted to

measure the consciousness of the residents towards the program effectiveness

capability of the program in answering the environmental problem in the area and how

the perception of the residents influences their involvement to the program

Barangay Labangal was a part of the Municipality of Buayan now known as

General Santos City It was created in July 08 1968 Barangay Labangal is a coastal

community located along the Sarangani Bay Barangay Apopong on the South bound

on the North by Barangay Calumpang on the west by Sarangani Bay and on the East by

Dadiangas Its total population as of 2010 is 77694 and the total land area of Barangay

Labangal is estimated at 2500 hectares (Barangaylabangal-profilepdf)

Barangay Labangal as of today still emerges as the most progressive and the

biggest contributory income earner of the city With the presence of the most modern

government seaport in the country today and two privately owned wharf The presence

of big establishment and canning industries also provide a contributory factor toward the

achievement of the area In its way to development issuesrsquo regarding waste production

in the barangay arises Dontildea Soledad Subdivision has 8 phases I will be limiting my

study into 4 phases specifically Phase 4 being the largest phase in Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision next is Phase 2B then Phase 3A and Phase 6

Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher will gather the data by using a well- equipped and primed

questionnaires The researcher will personally distribute the questionnaires to the

residents and personally collect it after they answer all the questions The researcher

will tally the results in a master sheet after it has been collected and will get the results

Instruments

The instrument that the researcher will use is a questionnaire The questionnaire

will involve different parts The first part consists of the respondentrsquos personal

background It involves questions regarding their name age gender address civil

status and religion The next part of the questionnaire will contain the level of

awareness of respondents towards the Program and the Committee asking if the

respondents are in the know of the City Ordinance No 12 series of 2008 or if they were

aware of the programs and activities being done by the Committee behind the program

And the last part of the Questionnaire is the perception of the Residents of Dontildea

Soledad Subdivision towards the efficiency of the program and the Effectiveness of the

Programs and activities and projects being done by the committee behind the

implementation of the Solid Waste Management Program

The Questionnaire will be distributed to the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

Barangay Labangal General Santos City to where the study will be conducted

Treatment and Analysis of Data

The researcher will use questionnaires in digging out the responses from the

respondents The results that will be gathered in the respondents will be tallied in a

master sheet so that the researcher will be able to classify their responses and prepare

a table for data analysis to easily understand the data and examine the perception of

the residents towards the Solid Waste Management Program

Chapter III

Relative Related Literature

Environmental issue is one of the most widely known problems that the

Philippine country is encountering It is not just a problem in this country but also to

other countries as well It is the most common topic that is being talked about aside

from the economic and political issues There are a lot of studies and invention created

to solve the environmental issues specifically the waste management problems Floods

that the country faces also starts with the garbage that filled the canals from where the

water should flow Thousands of homes are being swept away by flood which resulted

from trash that has been thrown just anywhere Garbage kills a lot of people if it is

mismanaged Illness and diseases from garbage will not only kill the lives of the people

but they will also lose money from it Money they can use for other purposes instead of

buying medicine or paying for hospital bills Waste management is really necessary to

be able to resolve and even just to minimize the garbage and other problems of the

country (Perez 2011)

It is stated in Article 2 Section 15 that the State shall protect and advance

the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the

rhythm and harmony of nature this Section in the Philippine Constitution serves as the

bedrock of my study to where RA 9003 was established in response to the statersquos

policy

Inefficient waste collection and the lack of disposal facilities are the common

problems in developing countries Due to the lack of resources to purchase advanced

and expensive technologies to support waste management activities developing

countries are more affected than developed countries However considering the

characteristics of waste-generated and the common condition in most developing

countries studies show that this type of technology may not always be a solution but

instead this may only result to a greater financial debt and more environmental and

health damage if not properly managed

In most developing countries the municipal solid waste stream is ldquodominated by

dynamicsrdquo This means that the use of incineration is difficult that the use of composting

is necessary There are also a huge number of people in the informal sector who are

actively involved in the waste collection separation and recycling (Kojima and Michida

ed Economic integration and recycling in Asia an Interim report 2011)

RA 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of

2000 is An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program Creating

the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives Declaring Certain Acts

Prohibited and Providing Penalties Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other

Purposes This Act the stated that it shall Protect public health and environment

Environmentally-sound methods SW avoidance and volume reduction through source

reduction and waste minimization Proper segregation collection transport storage

treatment and disposal of SW excluding incineration It was then stated in the section 10

of this article that ldquoPursuant to the relevant provisions of RA No 7160 otherwise

known as the Local government code the LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictionsrdquo(httpwwwchanroblescomrepublicactno9003html)

The barangay shall be responsible for the collection segregation recycling of

biodegradable recyclable compostable and reusable wastes Material Recovery

Facilities (MRFs) will be established in every barangay or cluster of barangays (Section

1 of Rule XI of the IRR 9003) The LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictions (RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code) Segregation

and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for

biodegradable compostable and reusable wastes provided that the collection of non-

recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or

city (Section 10 of RA 9003) (BALLABADOS_37-44PDF)

Ecological Solid Waste Management Made Easy is a simplified step-by-step

guide in implementing solid waste management in homes and communities is a fruit of

the collaboration of these sectors It is made possible through the generosity of the

United Nations Development Programme through its Community-Based Ecological

Solid Waste Management Programme in the Philippines This do-it-yourself guide to

handling solid waste (basura) is designed to make us appreciate the intent of the law

(Republic Act 9003 the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) and help us

divert 95 of our waste from the dumpsite or landfill We have also published a field

book companion to this handbook that contains training modules on running your own

ecological solid waste management program

Solid waste management is not just the responsibility of the government or our

top local leaders We are all in a position to make a difference in our barangays or

communities Managing our solid waste is no longer a matter of choice RA 9003

mandates it At the start the process may take some learning But once people begin

making proper garbage segregation a habit over time it becomes a way of life The

best way to roll out a solid waste management program in our barangay is to start small

and simple This simple common-sense guide is designed to show us how to go about

it It has everything we need to start a doable practice of segregation in our household

and our community

It will introduce us to widely used techniques Complicated and complex

procedures are translated into easy-to-understand everyday activities It provides

practical tips to make solid waste management less tedious Some communities have

successfully run a solid waste management program at minimal cost and maximum

benefit All it took really was the willingness to do it and the patience and discipline to

get it done In the end we will end up with a clean community with substantial cost

savings from hauling waste By doing so we will also be doing the environment a big

favour (ESWM_Handbookpdf)

Gensan initiated the preparation of a 10-year Integrated Solid Waste

Management (ISWM) Plan with technical assistance from the United States Agency for

International Developmentrsquos Philippine Environmental Governance (EcoGov2) project

after the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the local government unit (LGU)

of Gensan EcoGov2 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

(DENR) Region 12 was signed in July 2005 EcoGov2 currently provides technical

assistance to Gensan in solid waste and wastewater management

HIGHLIGHTS

ISWM Plan

1048698 Gensanrsquos has completed its 10-year ISWM Plan The plan has been presented

to the Gensan ISWM Board and to the City Development Council It is expected to be

legitimized in the 1st quarter of 2008

1048698 the cityrsquos ISWM Plan

Recommends the setting up of a separate Waste Management Office to address

solid waste and wastewater concerns

Information education and communication (IEC)

1048698 IEC activities were conducted in pilot point sources (3 private and public

markets 6 private and public schools 2 barangays and 1 hospital)

1048698 an audience-specific social marketing plan was developed with the multi-

sectoral Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group key implementers from

the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-Solid Waste Management Division

and partners from pilot schools

Waste Segregation

1048698 Waste segregation is strictly enforced in the target hospital Bagsakan Center

and target schools Waste diversion in target hospital is 61 about 50 at Bagsakan

Center and about 80 at target schools

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 4: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

Significance of the study

As mentioned the goal of this study is to know the effectivity of the program the

projects and activities engaged by the committee and the committee in charge in

dealing with the agenda as perceived by the residents of Dona Soledad Subdivision

This study is important it is because the country is now being overwhelmed with

massive land of wastes and high risk of health problems are also rising due to this

problem diseases such as the outbreak of Dengue diarrhea Malaria and other

diseases It will give a background view of what the government do to address this

pressing issue about garbage

This will give a vision if the residents are really knowledgeable about the said

program and if they participated in the efficacious implementation of the program in

addressing the glitches related to Solid Waste Management in the field area It will also

help others to be conversant on how the program has been working in the barangay

This study will give a better understanding to the people about how the program

works and how it affects the lives of the people

This study will also help future researchers in their study where it will serve as

their reference for those who are willing to conduct research about Solid Waste

Management

Scope and Limitation of the Study

The researcher comes across and limits the study to the perception of the

Residents of Dona Soledad Subdivision within the Solid Waste Management Program

being adopted by the officials of Barangay Labangal The research is concentrated on

the awareness of the residents the effectiveness of the program and the mechanisms

used by the committee to have a successful implementation of the program

The researcher will interview different residents in Dona Soledad Subdivision

This research will be conducted in different areas of Dona Soledad Subdivision for

these residents are the ones affected by the implementation of this program

Definition of terms

1) Waste ndash Conceptually these are materials that are not prime products (that is

products produced for the market) for which the initial user has no further use in

terms of hisher own purposes of production transformation or consumption and

of which heshe wants to dispose

(httpenwikipediaorgwikiWasteEducation_and_awareness)

- Operationally refers to the household and commercial garbage of

Barangay Labangal

2) Solid Waste Management- Conceptually it is a systematic control of

generation collection storage transport source separation processing

treatment recovery and disposal of solid waste

(httpwwwbusinessdictionarycomdefinitionsolid-waste-

managementhtmlixzz25F0Eddhn)

3) Program- Conceptually it is a plan of action aimed at accomplishing a clear

business objective with details on what work is to be done by whom when and

what means or resources will be used(

httpwwwbusinessdictionarycomdefinitionprogramhtml)

4) Effectiveness- Conceptually it is the capability of producing a desired result

When something is deemed effective it means it has an intended or expected

outcome or produces a deep vivid impression

(httpenwikipediaorgwikiWikipediaWikipedia_is_not_a_dictionary)

5) Implementation- Conceptually Implementation is the realization of an

application or execution of a plan idea model design specification standard

algorithm or policy (httpenwikipediaorgwikiWikipediaImplementation)

6) Committee- Conceptually it is a group of people appointed or chosen to perform

a function on behalf of a larger group (Microsoftreg Encartareg 2009 copy 1993-2008

Microsoft Corporation)

7) Residents- Conceptually these are people who maintains residency (domicile)

in a given place (httpenwikipediaorgwikiResident)

Conceptual Framework

Perception is the main thought of this Research study Perception refers to

interpretation of what we take in through our senses Concepts are sometimes seen as

foundations of communication which are abstracted from perceptions and are used to

convey and transmit information Such study like this depends on the answer of the

respondents whose principles vary from each other because they think differently in

such events

Perception is a process of the consciousness of an object It is one of the means

of valid knowledge in the world and consists in an inseparable relation of the perceptive

consciousness with its content In perception there is first the illumination of the mind by

the consciousness then the activation of the senses by the mind and thirdly the contact

of the senses with the external object The presence of the current of an unceasing

linking up these different elements contributing to perception makes perception

possible The mind is not something static passive and merely receptive It takes an

active part in perception both by reason of its activity and the nature of that activity as

caused by its latent tendencies

httpswami-krishnanandaorgphilPhilosophy_of_Lifepdf)

Social perception is a part of perception that allows people to understand the

individual and the groups of their social world and thus an element of Social cognition

This Social Perception is interlinked with self-perceptions Both are influenced by self-

motives Society has the desire to achieve beneficial outcomes for the self and to

maintain a positive self-image both for personal physic benefits and because we know

that others perceive us as well It is human nature to want to create a good impression

on others almost as if self-perceptions are othersrsquo social perceptions

(httpwwwwikipediacomsocialperceptionhtml)

The resulting impressions that we form are based off of information available in

the environment our previous attitudes about relevant stimuli and our current mood

Humans tend to operate under certain biases when forming impression of other

individuals (Marques Abrams and Serodio 2001)

The conceptual paradigm on the next page shows the movement of this research

study The Residents are the main respondents of this study their perception about this

Ordinance 12 of 2008 also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management of

General Santos City being adopted by Barangay Labangal and the projects and

activities undertaken by the Committee on implementing the program will verify if the

Program is effective or ineffective

Conceptual Diagram Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the flow of this research study The respondents will determine whether

the ordinance and the projects and activities undertaken by the Committee on Solid

Waste Management program is effective or ineffective

Ordinance 12 of 2008

Ecological Solid Waste Management of General Santos City

Residents

Perception

Effective or Ineffective

Committee Projects and Activities

Chapter II

Methodology

This Chapter presents the research design research locale and respondents

data gathering procedure research instrument and the treatment and analysis of data

that will be employed during the conduct of this study

Research Design

The proposed study will employ a Quantitative type of research Quantitative

research is used widely in Social Sciences most specifically in Sociology and Political

Science This proposal will use a descriptive survey method also known as Statistical

Method where it analyses data in answering questions about the program being

studied

It will determine the level of awareness of the residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision towards Solid Waste Management Program of Barangay Labangal The

effectiveness of the Program itself and the mechanisms being employed by the

committee behind the implementation of the program It will interpret the data that will

be gathered concerning the perception of the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

towards the program on the assorted questions related to the matter

Research Locale and Respondents

The research locale of this study centres on the Residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision Barangay Labangal General Santos City This research will be directed

among the Selected Phases in Dontildea Soledad Subdivision This study is conducted to

measure the consciousness of the residents towards the program effectiveness

capability of the program in answering the environmental problem in the area and how

the perception of the residents influences their involvement to the program

Barangay Labangal was a part of the Municipality of Buayan now known as

General Santos City It was created in July 08 1968 Barangay Labangal is a coastal

community located along the Sarangani Bay Barangay Apopong on the South bound

on the North by Barangay Calumpang on the west by Sarangani Bay and on the East by

Dadiangas Its total population as of 2010 is 77694 and the total land area of Barangay

Labangal is estimated at 2500 hectares (Barangaylabangal-profilepdf)

Barangay Labangal as of today still emerges as the most progressive and the

biggest contributory income earner of the city With the presence of the most modern

government seaport in the country today and two privately owned wharf The presence

of big establishment and canning industries also provide a contributory factor toward the

achievement of the area In its way to development issuesrsquo regarding waste production

in the barangay arises Dontildea Soledad Subdivision has 8 phases I will be limiting my

study into 4 phases specifically Phase 4 being the largest phase in Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision next is Phase 2B then Phase 3A and Phase 6

Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher will gather the data by using a well- equipped and primed

questionnaires The researcher will personally distribute the questionnaires to the

residents and personally collect it after they answer all the questions The researcher

will tally the results in a master sheet after it has been collected and will get the results

Instruments

The instrument that the researcher will use is a questionnaire The questionnaire

will involve different parts The first part consists of the respondentrsquos personal

background It involves questions regarding their name age gender address civil

status and religion The next part of the questionnaire will contain the level of

awareness of respondents towards the Program and the Committee asking if the

respondents are in the know of the City Ordinance No 12 series of 2008 or if they were

aware of the programs and activities being done by the Committee behind the program

And the last part of the Questionnaire is the perception of the Residents of Dontildea

Soledad Subdivision towards the efficiency of the program and the Effectiveness of the

Programs and activities and projects being done by the committee behind the

implementation of the Solid Waste Management Program

The Questionnaire will be distributed to the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

Barangay Labangal General Santos City to where the study will be conducted

Treatment and Analysis of Data

The researcher will use questionnaires in digging out the responses from the

respondents The results that will be gathered in the respondents will be tallied in a

master sheet so that the researcher will be able to classify their responses and prepare

a table for data analysis to easily understand the data and examine the perception of

the residents towards the Solid Waste Management Program

Chapter III

Relative Related Literature

Environmental issue is one of the most widely known problems that the

Philippine country is encountering It is not just a problem in this country but also to

other countries as well It is the most common topic that is being talked about aside

from the economic and political issues There are a lot of studies and invention created

to solve the environmental issues specifically the waste management problems Floods

that the country faces also starts with the garbage that filled the canals from where the

water should flow Thousands of homes are being swept away by flood which resulted

from trash that has been thrown just anywhere Garbage kills a lot of people if it is

mismanaged Illness and diseases from garbage will not only kill the lives of the people

but they will also lose money from it Money they can use for other purposes instead of

buying medicine or paying for hospital bills Waste management is really necessary to

be able to resolve and even just to minimize the garbage and other problems of the

country (Perez 2011)

It is stated in Article 2 Section 15 that the State shall protect and advance

the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the

rhythm and harmony of nature this Section in the Philippine Constitution serves as the

bedrock of my study to where RA 9003 was established in response to the statersquos

policy

Inefficient waste collection and the lack of disposal facilities are the common

problems in developing countries Due to the lack of resources to purchase advanced

and expensive technologies to support waste management activities developing

countries are more affected than developed countries However considering the

characteristics of waste-generated and the common condition in most developing

countries studies show that this type of technology may not always be a solution but

instead this may only result to a greater financial debt and more environmental and

health damage if not properly managed

In most developing countries the municipal solid waste stream is ldquodominated by

dynamicsrdquo This means that the use of incineration is difficult that the use of composting

is necessary There are also a huge number of people in the informal sector who are

actively involved in the waste collection separation and recycling (Kojima and Michida

ed Economic integration and recycling in Asia an Interim report 2011)

RA 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of

2000 is An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program Creating

the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives Declaring Certain Acts

Prohibited and Providing Penalties Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other

Purposes This Act the stated that it shall Protect public health and environment

Environmentally-sound methods SW avoidance and volume reduction through source

reduction and waste minimization Proper segregation collection transport storage

treatment and disposal of SW excluding incineration It was then stated in the section 10

of this article that ldquoPursuant to the relevant provisions of RA No 7160 otherwise

known as the Local government code the LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictionsrdquo(httpwwwchanroblescomrepublicactno9003html)

The barangay shall be responsible for the collection segregation recycling of

biodegradable recyclable compostable and reusable wastes Material Recovery

Facilities (MRFs) will be established in every barangay or cluster of barangays (Section

1 of Rule XI of the IRR 9003) The LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictions (RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code) Segregation

and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for

biodegradable compostable and reusable wastes provided that the collection of non-

recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or

city (Section 10 of RA 9003) (BALLABADOS_37-44PDF)

Ecological Solid Waste Management Made Easy is a simplified step-by-step

guide in implementing solid waste management in homes and communities is a fruit of

the collaboration of these sectors It is made possible through the generosity of the

United Nations Development Programme through its Community-Based Ecological

Solid Waste Management Programme in the Philippines This do-it-yourself guide to

handling solid waste (basura) is designed to make us appreciate the intent of the law

(Republic Act 9003 the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) and help us

divert 95 of our waste from the dumpsite or landfill We have also published a field

book companion to this handbook that contains training modules on running your own

ecological solid waste management program

Solid waste management is not just the responsibility of the government or our

top local leaders We are all in a position to make a difference in our barangays or

communities Managing our solid waste is no longer a matter of choice RA 9003

mandates it At the start the process may take some learning But once people begin

making proper garbage segregation a habit over time it becomes a way of life The

best way to roll out a solid waste management program in our barangay is to start small

and simple This simple common-sense guide is designed to show us how to go about

it It has everything we need to start a doable practice of segregation in our household

and our community

It will introduce us to widely used techniques Complicated and complex

procedures are translated into easy-to-understand everyday activities It provides

practical tips to make solid waste management less tedious Some communities have

successfully run a solid waste management program at minimal cost and maximum

benefit All it took really was the willingness to do it and the patience and discipline to

get it done In the end we will end up with a clean community with substantial cost

savings from hauling waste By doing so we will also be doing the environment a big

favour (ESWM_Handbookpdf)

Gensan initiated the preparation of a 10-year Integrated Solid Waste

Management (ISWM) Plan with technical assistance from the United States Agency for

International Developmentrsquos Philippine Environmental Governance (EcoGov2) project

after the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the local government unit (LGU)

of Gensan EcoGov2 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

(DENR) Region 12 was signed in July 2005 EcoGov2 currently provides technical

assistance to Gensan in solid waste and wastewater management

HIGHLIGHTS

ISWM Plan

1048698 Gensanrsquos has completed its 10-year ISWM Plan The plan has been presented

to the Gensan ISWM Board and to the City Development Council It is expected to be

legitimized in the 1st quarter of 2008

1048698 the cityrsquos ISWM Plan

Recommends the setting up of a separate Waste Management Office to address

solid waste and wastewater concerns

Information education and communication (IEC)

1048698 IEC activities were conducted in pilot point sources (3 private and public

markets 6 private and public schools 2 barangays and 1 hospital)

1048698 an audience-specific social marketing plan was developed with the multi-

sectoral Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group key implementers from

the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-Solid Waste Management Division

and partners from pilot schools

Waste Segregation

1048698 Waste segregation is strictly enforced in the target hospital Bagsakan Center

and target schools Waste diversion in target hospital is 61 about 50 at Bagsakan

Center and about 80 at target schools

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 5: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

Scope and Limitation of the Study

The researcher comes across and limits the study to the perception of the

Residents of Dona Soledad Subdivision within the Solid Waste Management Program

being adopted by the officials of Barangay Labangal The research is concentrated on

the awareness of the residents the effectiveness of the program and the mechanisms

used by the committee to have a successful implementation of the program

The researcher will interview different residents in Dona Soledad Subdivision

This research will be conducted in different areas of Dona Soledad Subdivision for

these residents are the ones affected by the implementation of this program

Definition of terms

1) Waste ndash Conceptually these are materials that are not prime products (that is

products produced for the market) for which the initial user has no further use in

terms of hisher own purposes of production transformation or consumption and

of which heshe wants to dispose

(httpenwikipediaorgwikiWasteEducation_and_awareness)

- Operationally refers to the household and commercial garbage of

Barangay Labangal

2) Solid Waste Management- Conceptually it is a systematic control of

generation collection storage transport source separation processing

treatment recovery and disposal of solid waste

(httpwwwbusinessdictionarycomdefinitionsolid-waste-

managementhtmlixzz25F0Eddhn)

3) Program- Conceptually it is a plan of action aimed at accomplishing a clear

business objective with details on what work is to be done by whom when and

what means or resources will be used(

httpwwwbusinessdictionarycomdefinitionprogramhtml)

4) Effectiveness- Conceptually it is the capability of producing a desired result

When something is deemed effective it means it has an intended or expected

outcome or produces a deep vivid impression

(httpenwikipediaorgwikiWikipediaWikipedia_is_not_a_dictionary)

5) Implementation- Conceptually Implementation is the realization of an

application or execution of a plan idea model design specification standard

algorithm or policy (httpenwikipediaorgwikiWikipediaImplementation)

6) Committee- Conceptually it is a group of people appointed or chosen to perform

a function on behalf of a larger group (Microsoftreg Encartareg 2009 copy 1993-2008

Microsoft Corporation)

7) Residents- Conceptually these are people who maintains residency (domicile)

in a given place (httpenwikipediaorgwikiResident)

Conceptual Framework

Perception is the main thought of this Research study Perception refers to

interpretation of what we take in through our senses Concepts are sometimes seen as

foundations of communication which are abstracted from perceptions and are used to

convey and transmit information Such study like this depends on the answer of the

respondents whose principles vary from each other because they think differently in

such events

Perception is a process of the consciousness of an object It is one of the means

of valid knowledge in the world and consists in an inseparable relation of the perceptive

consciousness with its content In perception there is first the illumination of the mind by

the consciousness then the activation of the senses by the mind and thirdly the contact

of the senses with the external object The presence of the current of an unceasing

linking up these different elements contributing to perception makes perception

possible The mind is not something static passive and merely receptive It takes an

active part in perception both by reason of its activity and the nature of that activity as

caused by its latent tendencies

httpswami-krishnanandaorgphilPhilosophy_of_Lifepdf)

Social perception is a part of perception that allows people to understand the

individual and the groups of their social world and thus an element of Social cognition

This Social Perception is interlinked with self-perceptions Both are influenced by self-

motives Society has the desire to achieve beneficial outcomes for the self and to

maintain a positive self-image both for personal physic benefits and because we know

that others perceive us as well It is human nature to want to create a good impression

on others almost as if self-perceptions are othersrsquo social perceptions

(httpwwwwikipediacomsocialperceptionhtml)

The resulting impressions that we form are based off of information available in

the environment our previous attitudes about relevant stimuli and our current mood

Humans tend to operate under certain biases when forming impression of other

individuals (Marques Abrams and Serodio 2001)

The conceptual paradigm on the next page shows the movement of this research

study The Residents are the main respondents of this study their perception about this

Ordinance 12 of 2008 also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management of

General Santos City being adopted by Barangay Labangal and the projects and

activities undertaken by the Committee on implementing the program will verify if the

Program is effective or ineffective

Conceptual Diagram Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the flow of this research study The respondents will determine whether

the ordinance and the projects and activities undertaken by the Committee on Solid

Waste Management program is effective or ineffective

Ordinance 12 of 2008

Ecological Solid Waste Management of General Santos City

Residents

Perception

Effective or Ineffective

Committee Projects and Activities

Chapter II

Methodology

This Chapter presents the research design research locale and respondents

data gathering procedure research instrument and the treatment and analysis of data

that will be employed during the conduct of this study

Research Design

The proposed study will employ a Quantitative type of research Quantitative

research is used widely in Social Sciences most specifically in Sociology and Political

Science This proposal will use a descriptive survey method also known as Statistical

Method where it analyses data in answering questions about the program being

studied

It will determine the level of awareness of the residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision towards Solid Waste Management Program of Barangay Labangal The

effectiveness of the Program itself and the mechanisms being employed by the

committee behind the implementation of the program It will interpret the data that will

be gathered concerning the perception of the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

towards the program on the assorted questions related to the matter

Research Locale and Respondents

The research locale of this study centres on the Residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision Barangay Labangal General Santos City This research will be directed

among the Selected Phases in Dontildea Soledad Subdivision This study is conducted to

measure the consciousness of the residents towards the program effectiveness

capability of the program in answering the environmental problem in the area and how

the perception of the residents influences their involvement to the program

Barangay Labangal was a part of the Municipality of Buayan now known as

General Santos City It was created in July 08 1968 Barangay Labangal is a coastal

community located along the Sarangani Bay Barangay Apopong on the South bound

on the North by Barangay Calumpang on the west by Sarangani Bay and on the East by

Dadiangas Its total population as of 2010 is 77694 and the total land area of Barangay

Labangal is estimated at 2500 hectares (Barangaylabangal-profilepdf)

Barangay Labangal as of today still emerges as the most progressive and the

biggest contributory income earner of the city With the presence of the most modern

government seaport in the country today and two privately owned wharf The presence

of big establishment and canning industries also provide a contributory factor toward the

achievement of the area In its way to development issuesrsquo regarding waste production

in the barangay arises Dontildea Soledad Subdivision has 8 phases I will be limiting my

study into 4 phases specifically Phase 4 being the largest phase in Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision next is Phase 2B then Phase 3A and Phase 6

Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher will gather the data by using a well- equipped and primed

questionnaires The researcher will personally distribute the questionnaires to the

residents and personally collect it after they answer all the questions The researcher

will tally the results in a master sheet after it has been collected and will get the results

Instruments

The instrument that the researcher will use is a questionnaire The questionnaire

will involve different parts The first part consists of the respondentrsquos personal

background It involves questions regarding their name age gender address civil

status and religion The next part of the questionnaire will contain the level of

awareness of respondents towards the Program and the Committee asking if the

respondents are in the know of the City Ordinance No 12 series of 2008 or if they were

aware of the programs and activities being done by the Committee behind the program

And the last part of the Questionnaire is the perception of the Residents of Dontildea

Soledad Subdivision towards the efficiency of the program and the Effectiveness of the

Programs and activities and projects being done by the committee behind the

implementation of the Solid Waste Management Program

The Questionnaire will be distributed to the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

Barangay Labangal General Santos City to where the study will be conducted

Treatment and Analysis of Data

The researcher will use questionnaires in digging out the responses from the

respondents The results that will be gathered in the respondents will be tallied in a

master sheet so that the researcher will be able to classify their responses and prepare

a table for data analysis to easily understand the data and examine the perception of

the residents towards the Solid Waste Management Program

Chapter III

Relative Related Literature

Environmental issue is one of the most widely known problems that the

Philippine country is encountering It is not just a problem in this country but also to

other countries as well It is the most common topic that is being talked about aside

from the economic and political issues There are a lot of studies and invention created

to solve the environmental issues specifically the waste management problems Floods

that the country faces also starts with the garbage that filled the canals from where the

water should flow Thousands of homes are being swept away by flood which resulted

from trash that has been thrown just anywhere Garbage kills a lot of people if it is

mismanaged Illness and diseases from garbage will not only kill the lives of the people

but they will also lose money from it Money they can use for other purposes instead of

buying medicine or paying for hospital bills Waste management is really necessary to

be able to resolve and even just to minimize the garbage and other problems of the

country (Perez 2011)

It is stated in Article 2 Section 15 that the State shall protect and advance

the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the

rhythm and harmony of nature this Section in the Philippine Constitution serves as the

bedrock of my study to where RA 9003 was established in response to the statersquos

policy

Inefficient waste collection and the lack of disposal facilities are the common

problems in developing countries Due to the lack of resources to purchase advanced

and expensive technologies to support waste management activities developing

countries are more affected than developed countries However considering the

characteristics of waste-generated and the common condition in most developing

countries studies show that this type of technology may not always be a solution but

instead this may only result to a greater financial debt and more environmental and

health damage if not properly managed

In most developing countries the municipal solid waste stream is ldquodominated by

dynamicsrdquo This means that the use of incineration is difficult that the use of composting

is necessary There are also a huge number of people in the informal sector who are

actively involved in the waste collection separation and recycling (Kojima and Michida

ed Economic integration and recycling in Asia an Interim report 2011)

RA 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of

2000 is An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program Creating

the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives Declaring Certain Acts

Prohibited and Providing Penalties Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other

Purposes This Act the stated that it shall Protect public health and environment

Environmentally-sound methods SW avoidance and volume reduction through source

reduction and waste minimization Proper segregation collection transport storage

treatment and disposal of SW excluding incineration It was then stated in the section 10

of this article that ldquoPursuant to the relevant provisions of RA No 7160 otherwise

known as the Local government code the LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictionsrdquo(httpwwwchanroblescomrepublicactno9003html)

The barangay shall be responsible for the collection segregation recycling of

biodegradable recyclable compostable and reusable wastes Material Recovery

Facilities (MRFs) will be established in every barangay or cluster of barangays (Section

1 of Rule XI of the IRR 9003) The LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictions (RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code) Segregation

and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for

biodegradable compostable and reusable wastes provided that the collection of non-

recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or

city (Section 10 of RA 9003) (BALLABADOS_37-44PDF)

Ecological Solid Waste Management Made Easy is a simplified step-by-step

guide in implementing solid waste management in homes and communities is a fruit of

the collaboration of these sectors It is made possible through the generosity of the

United Nations Development Programme through its Community-Based Ecological

Solid Waste Management Programme in the Philippines This do-it-yourself guide to

handling solid waste (basura) is designed to make us appreciate the intent of the law

(Republic Act 9003 the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) and help us

divert 95 of our waste from the dumpsite or landfill We have also published a field

book companion to this handbook that contains training modules on running your own

ecological solid waste management program

Solid waste management is not just the responsibility of the government or our

top local leaders We are all in a position to make a difference in our barangays or

communities Managing our solid waste is no longer a matter of choice RA 9003

mandates it At the start the process may take some learning But once people begin

making proper garbage segregation a habit over time it becomes a way of life The

best way to roll out a solid waste management program in our barangay is to start small

and simple This simple common-sense guide is designed to show us how to go about

it It has everything we need to start a doable practice of segregation in our household

and our community

It will introduce us to widely used techniques Complicated and complex

procedures are translated into easy-to-understand everyday activities It provides

practical tips to make solid waste management less tedious Some communities have

successfully run a solid waste management program at minimal cost and maximum

benefit All it took really was the willingness to do it and the patience and discipline to

get it done In the end we will end up with a clean community with substantial cost

savings from hauling waste By doing so we will also be doing the environment a big

favour (ESWM_Handbookpdf)

Gensan initiated the preparation of a 10-year Integrated Solid Waste

Management (ISWM) Plan with technical assistance from the United States Agency for

International Developmentrsquos Philippine Environmental Governance (EcoGov2) project

after the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the local government unit (LGU)

of Gensan EcoGov2 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

(DENR) Region 12 was signed in July 2005 EcoGov2 currently provides technical

assistance to Gensan in solid waste and wastewater management

HIGHLIGHTS

ISWM Plan

1048698 Gensanrsquos has completed its 10-year ISWM Plan The plan has been presented

to the Gensan ISWM Board and to the City Development Council It is expected to be

legitimized in the 1st quarter of 2008

1048698 the cityrsquos ISWM Plan

Recommends the setting up of a separate Waste Management Office to address

solid waste and wastewater concerns

Information education and communication (IEC)

1048698 IEC activities were conducted in pilot point sources (3 private and public

markets 6 private and public schools 2 barangays and 1 hospital)

1048698 an audience-specific social marketing plan was developed with the multi-

sectoral Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group key implementers from

the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-Solid Waste Management Division

and partners from pilot schools

Waste Segregation

1048698 Waste segregation is strictly enforced in the target hospital Bagsakan Center

and target schools Waste diversion in target hospital is 61 about 50 at Bagsakan

Center and about 80 at target schools

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 6: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

3) Program- Conceptually it is a plan of action aimed at accomplishing a clear

business objective with details on what work is to be done by whom when and

what means or resources will be used(

httpwwwbusinessdictionarycomdefinitionprogramhtml)

4) Effectiveness- Conceptually it is the capability of producing a desired result

When something is deemed effective it means it has an intended or expected

outcome or produces a deep vivid impression

(httpenwikipediaorgwikiWikipediaWikipedia_is_not_a_dictionary)

5) Implementation- Conceptually Implementation is the realization of an

application or execution of a plan idea model design specification standard

algorithm or policy (httpenwikipediaorgwikiWikipediaImplementation)

6) Committee- Conceptually it is a group of people appointed or chosen to perform

a function on behalf of a larger group (Microsoftreg Encartareg 2009 copy 1993-2008

Microsoft Corporation)

7) Residents- Conceptually these are people who maintains residency (domicile)

in a given place (httpenwikipediaorgwikiResident)

Conceptual Framework

Perception is the main thought of this Research study Perception refers to

interpretation of what we take in through our senses Concepts are sometimes seen as

foundations of communication which are abstracted from perceptions and are used to

convey and transmit information Such study like this depends on the answer of the

respondents whose principles vary from each other because they think differently in

such events

Perception is a process of the consciousness of an object It is one of the means

of valid knowledge in the world and consists in an inseparable relation of the perceptive

consciousness with its content In perception there is first the illumination of the mind by

the consciousness then the activation of the senses by the mind and thirdly the contact

of the senses with the external object The presence of the current of an unceasing

linking up these different elements contributing to perception makes perception

possible The mind is not something static passive and merely receptive It takes an

active part in perception both by reason of its activity and the nature of that activity as

caused by its latent tendencies

httpswami-krishnanandaorgphilPhilosophy_of_Lifepdf)

Social perception is a part of perception that allows people to understand the

individual and the groups of their social world and thus an element of Social cognition

This Social Perception is interlinked with self-perceptions Both are influenced by self-

motives Society has the desire to achieve beneficial outcomes for the self and to

maintain a positive self-image both for personal physic benefits and because we know

that others perceive us as well It is human nature to want to create a good impression

on others almost as if self-perceptions are othersrsquo social perceptions

(httpwwwwikipediacomsocialperceptionhtml)

The resulting impressions that we form are based off of information available in

the environment our previous attitudes about relevant stimuli and our current mood

Humans tend to operate under certain biases when forming impression of other

individuals (Marques Abrams and Serodio 2001)

The conceptual paradigm on the next page shows the movement of this research

study The Residents are the main respondents of this study their perception about this

Ordinance 12 of 2008 also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management of

General Santos City being adopted by Barangay Labangal and the projects and

activities undertaken by the Committee on implementing the program will verify if the

Program is effective or ineffective

Conceptual Diagram Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the flow of this research study The respondents will determine whether

the ordinance and the projects and activities undertaken by the Committee on Solid

Waste Management program is effective or ineffective

Ordinance 12 of 2008

Ecological Solid Waste Management of General Santos City

Residents

Perception

Effective or Ineffective

Committee Projects and Activities

Chapter II

Methodology

This Chapter presents the research design research locale and respondents

data gathering procedure research instrument and the treatment and analysis of data

that will be employed during the conduct of this study

Research Design

The proposed study will employ a Quantitative type of research Quantitative

research is used widely in Social Sciences most specifically in Sociology and Political

Science This proposal will use a descriptive survey method also known as Statistical

Method where it analyses data in answering questions about the program being

studied

It will determine the level of awareness of the residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision towards Solid Waste Management Program of Barangay Labangal The

effectiveness of the Program itself and the mechanisms being employed by the

committee behind the implementation of the program It will interpret the data that will

be gathered concerning the perception of the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

towards the program on the assorted questions related to the matter

Research Locale and Respondents

The research locale of this study centres on the Residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision Barangay Labangal General Santos City This research will be directed

among the Selected Phases in Dontildea Soledad Subdivision This study is conducted to

measure the consciousness of the residents towards the program effectiveness

capability of the program in answering the environmental problem in the area and how

the perception of the residents influences their involvement to the program

Barangay Labangal was a part of the Municipality of Buayan now known as

General Santos City It was created in July 08 1968 Barangay Labangal is a coastal

community located along the Sarangani Bay Barangay Apopong on the South bound

on the North by Barangay Calumpang on the west by Sarangani Bay and on the East by

Dadiangas Its total population as of 2010 is 77694 and the total land area of Barangay

Labangal is estimated at 2500 hectares (Barangaylabangal-profilepdf)

Barangay Labangal as of today still emerges as the most progressive and the

biggest contributory income earner of the city With the presence of the most modern

government seaport in the country today and two privately owned wharf The presence

of big establishment and canning industries also provide a contributory factor toward the

achievement of the area In its way to development issuesrsquo regarding waste production

in the barangay arises Dontildea Soledad Subdivision has 8 phases I will be limiting my

study into 4 phases specifically Phase 4 being the largest phase in Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision next is Phase 2B then Phase 3A and Phase 6

Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher will gather the data by using a well- equipped and primed

questionnaires The researcher will personally distribute the questionnaires to the

residents and personally collect it after they answer all the questions The researcher

will tally the results in a master sheet after it has been collected and will get the results

Instruments

The instrument that the researcher will use is a questionnaire The questionnaire

will involve different parts The first part consists of the respondentrsquos personal

background It involves questions regarding their name age gender address civil

status and religion The next part of the questionnaire will contain the level of

awareness of respondents towards the Program and the Committee asking if the

respondents are in the know of the City Ordinance No 12 series of 2008 or if they were

aware of the programs and activities being done by the Committee behind the program

And the last part of the Questionnaire is the perception of the Residents of Dontildea

Soledad Subdivision towards the efficiency of the program and the Effectiveness of the

Programs and activities and projects being done by the committee behind the

implementation of the Solid Waste Management Program

The Questionnaire will be distributed to the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

Barangay Labangal General Santos City to where the study will be conducted

Treatment and Analysis of Data

The researcher will use questionnaires in digging out the responses from the

respondents The results that will be gathered in the respondents will be tallied in a

master sheet so that the researcher will be able to classify their responses and prepare

a table for data analysis to easily understand the data and examine the perception of

the residents towards the Solid Waste Management Program

Chapter III

Relative Related Literature

Environmental issue is one of the most widely known problems that the

Philippine country is encountering It is not just a problem in this country but also to

other countries as well It is the most common topic that is being talked about aside

from the economic and political issues There are a lot of studies and invention created

to solve the environmental issues specifically the waste management problems Floods

that the country faces also starts with the garbage that filled the canals from where the

water should flow Thousands of homes are being swept away by flood which resulted

from trash that has been thrown just anywhere Garbage kills a lot of people if it is

mismanaged Illness and diseases from garbage will not only kill the lives of the people

but they will also lose money from it Money they can use for other purposes instead of

buying medicine or paying for hospital bills Waste management is really necessary to

be able to resolve and even just to minimize the garbage and other problems of the

country (Perez 2011)

It is stated in Article 2 Section 15 that the State shall protect and advance

the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the

rhythm and harmony of nature this Section in the Philippine Constitution serves as the

bedrock of my study to where RA 9003 was established in response to the statersquos

policy

Inefficient waste collection and the lack of disposal facilities are the common

problems in developing countries Due to the lack of resources to purchase advanced

and expensive technologies to support waste management activities developing

countries are more affected than developed countries However considering the

characteristics of waste-generated and the common condition in most developing

countries studies show that this type of technology may not always be a solution but

instead this may only result to a greater financial debt and more environmental and

health damage if not properly managed

In most developing countries the municipal solid waste stream is ldquodominated by

dynamicsrdquo This means that the use of incineration is difficult that the use of composting

is necessary There are also a huge number of people in the informal sector who are

actively involved in the waste collection separation and recycling (Kojima and Michida

ed Economic integration and recycling in Asia an Interim report 2011)

RA 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of

2000 is An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program Creating

the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives Declaring Certain Acts

Prohibited and Providing Penalties Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other

Purposes This Act the stated that it shall Protect public health and environment

Environmentally-sound methods SW avoidance and volume reduction through source

reduction and waste minimization Proper segregation collection transport storage

treatment and disposal of SW excluding incineration It was then stated in the section 10

of this article that ldquoPursuant to the relevant provisions of RA No 7160 otherwise

known as the Local government code the LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictionsrdquo(httpwwwchanroblescomrepublicactno9003html)

The barangay shall be responsible for the collection segregation recycling of

biodegradable recyclable compostable and reusable wastes Material Recovery

Facilities (MRFs) will be established in every barangay or cluster of barangays (Section

1 of Rule XI of the IRR 9003) The LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictions (RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code) Segregation

and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for

biodegradable compostable and reusable wastes provided that the collection of non-

recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or

city (Section 10 of RA 9003) (BALLABADOS_37-44PDF)

Ecological Solid Waste Management Made Easy is a simplified step-by-step

guide in implementing solid waste management in homes and communities is a fruit of

the collaboration of these sectors It is made possible through the generosity of the

United Nations Development Programme through its Community-Based Ecological

Solid Waste Management Programme in the Philippines This do-it-yourself guide to

handling solid waste (basura) is designed to make us appreciate the intent of the law

(Republic Act 9003 the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) and help us

divert 95 of our waste from the dumpsite or landfill We have also published a field

book companion to this handbook that contains training modules on running your own

ecological solid waste management program

Solid waste management is not just the responsibility of the government or our

top local leaders We are all in a position to make a difference in our barangays or

communities Managing our solid waste is no longer a matter of choice RA 9003

mandates it At the start the process may take some learning But once people begin

making proper garbage segregation a habit over time it becomes a way of life The

best way to roll out a solid waste management program in our barangay is to start small

and simple This simple common-sense guide is designed to show us how to go about

it It has everything we need to start a doable practice of segregation in our household

and our community

It will introduce us to widely used techniques Complicated and complex

procedures are translated into easy-to-understand everyday activities It provides

practical tips to make solid waste management less tedious Some communities have

successfully run a solid waste management program at minimal cost and maximum

benefit All it took really was the willingness to do it and the patience and discipline to

get it done In the end we will end up with a clean community with substantial cost

savings from hauling waste By doing so we will also be doing the environment a big

favour (ESWM_Handbookpdf)

Gensan initiated the preparation of a 10-year Integrated Solid Waste

Management (ISWM) Plan with technical assistance from the United States Agency for

International Developmentrsquos Philippine Environmental Governance (EcoGov2) project

after the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the local government unit (LGU)

of Gensan EcoGov2 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

(DENR) Region 12 was signed in July 2005 EcoGov2 currently provides technical

assistance to Gensan in solid waste and wastewater management

HIGHLIGHTS

ISWM Plan

1048698 Gensanrsquos has completed its 10-year ISWM Plan The plan has been presented

to the Gensan ISWM Board and to the City Development Council It is expected to be

legitimized in the 1st quarter of 2008

1048698 the cityrsquos ISWM Plan

Recommends the setting up of a separate Waste Management Office to address

solid waste and wastewater concerns

Information education and communication (IEC)

1048698 IEC activities were conducted in pilot point sources (3 private and public

markets 6 private and public schools 2 barangays and 1 hospital)

1048698 an audience-specific social marketing plan was developed with the multi-

sectoral Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group key implementers from

the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-Solid Waste Management Division

and partners from pilot schools

Waste Segregation

1048698 Waste segregation is strictly enforced in the target hospital Bagsakan Center

and target schools Waste diversion in target hospital is 61 about 50 at Bagsakan

Center and about 80 at target schools

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 7: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

Conceptual Framework

Perception is the main thought of this Research study Perception refers to

interpretation of what we take in through our senses Concepts are sometimes seen as

foundations of communication which are abstracted from perceptions and are used to

convey and transmit information Such study like this depends on the answer of the

respondents whose principles vary from each other because they think differently in

such events

Perception is a process of the consciousness of an object It is one of the means

of valid knowledge in the world and consists in an inseparable relation of the perceptive

consciousness with its content In perception there is first the illumination of the mind by

the consciousness then the activation of the senses by the mind and thirdly the contact

of the senses with the external object The presence of the current of an unceasing

linking up these different elements contributing to perception makes perception

possible The mind is not something static passive and merely receptive It takes an

active part in perception both by reason of its activity and the nature of that activity as

caused by its latent tendencies

httpswami-krishnanandaorgphilPhilosophy_of_Lifepdf)

Social perception is a part of perception that allows people to understand the

individual and the groups of their social world and thus an element of Social cognition

This Social Perception is interlinked with self-perceptions Both are influenced by self-

motives Society has the desire to achieve beneficial outcomes for the self and to

maintain a positive self-image both for personal physic benefits and because we know

that others perceive us as well It is human nature to want to create a good impression

on others almost as if self-perceptions are othersrsquo social perceptions

(httpwwwwikipediacomsocialperceptionhtml)

The resulting impressions that we form are based off of information available in

the environment our previous attitudes about relevant stimuli and our current mood

Humans tend to operate under certain biases when forming impression of other

individuals (Marques Abrams and Serodio 2001)

The conceptual paradigm on the next page shows the movement of this research

study The Residents are the main respondents of this study their perception about this

Ordinance 12 of 2008 also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management of

General Santos City being adopted by Barangay Labangal and the projects and

activities undertaken by the Committee on implementing the program will verify if the

Program is effective or ineffective

Conceptual Diagram Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the flow of this research study The respondents will determine whether

the ordinance and the projects and activities undertaken by the Committee on Solid

Waste Management program is effective or ineffective

Ordinance 12 of 2008

Ecological Solid Waste Management of General Santos City

Residents

Perception

Effective or Ineffective

Committee Projects and Activities

Chapter II

Methodology

This Chapter presents the research design research locale and respondents

data gathering procedure research instrument and the treatment and analysis of data

that will be employed during the conduct of this study

Research Design

The proposed study will employ a Quantitative type of research Quantitative

research is used widely in Social Sciences most specifically in Sociology and Political

Science This proposal will use a descriptive survey method also known as Statistical

Method where it analyses data in answering questions about the program being

studied

It will determine the level of awareness of the residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision towards Solid Waste Management Program of Barangay Labangal The

effectiveness of the Program itself and the mechanisms being employed by the

committee behind the implementation of the program It will interpret the data that will

be gathered concerning the perception of the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

towards the program on the assorted questions related to the matter

Research Locale and Respondents

The research locale of this study centres on the Residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision Barangay Labangal General Santos City This research will be directed

among the Selected Phases in Dontildea Soledad Subdivision This study is conducted to

measure the consciousness of the residents towards the program effectiveness

capability of the program in answering the environmental problem in the area and how

the perception of the residents influences their involvement to the program

Barangay Labangal was a part of the Municipality of Buayan now known as

General Santos City It was created in July 08 1968 Barangay Labangal is a coastal

community located along the Sarangani Bay Barangay Apopong on the South bound

on the North by Barangay Calumpang on the west by Sarangani Bay and on the East by

Dadiangas Its total population as of 2010 is 77694 and the total land area of Barangay

Labangal is estimated at 2500 hectares (Barangaylabangal-profilepdf)

Barangay Labangal as of today still emerges as the most progressive and the

biggest contributory income earner of the city With the presence of the most modern

government seaport in the country today and two privately owned wharf The presence

of big establishment and canning industries also provide a contributory factor toward the

achievement of the area In its way to development issuesrsquo regarding waste production

in the barangay arises Dontildea Soledad Subdivision has 8 phases I will be limiting my

study into 4 phases specifically Phase 4 being the largest phase in Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision next is Phase 2B then Phase 3A and Phase 6

Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher will gather the data by using a well- equipped and primed

questionnaires The researcher will personally distribute the questionnaires to the

residents and personally collect it after they answer all the questions The researcher

will tally the results in a master sheet after it has been collected and will get the results

Instruments

The instrument that the researcher will use is a questionnaire The questionnaire

will involve different parts The first part consists of the respondentrsquos personal

background It involves questions regarding their name age gender address civil

status and religion The next part of the questionnaire will contain the level of

awareness of respondents towards the Program and the Committee asking if the

respondents are in the know of the City Ordinance No 12 series of 2008 or if they were

aware of the programs and activities being done by the Committee behind the program

And the last part of the Questionnaire is the perception of the Residents of Dontildea

Soledad Subdivision towards the efficiency of the program and the Effectiveness of the

Programs and activities and projects being done by the committee behind the

implementation of the Solid Waste Management Program

The Questionnaire will be distributed to the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

Barangay Labangal General Santos City to where the study will be conducted

Treatment and Analysis of Data

The researcher will use questionnaires in digging out the responses from the

respondents The results that will be gathered in the respondents will be tallied in a

master sheet so that the researcher will be able to classify their responses and prepare

a table for data analysis to easily understand the data and examine the perception of

the residents towards the Solid Waste Management Program

Chapter III

Relative Related Literature

Environmental issue is one of the most widely known problems that the

Philippine country is encountering It is not just a problem in this country but also to

other countries as well It is the most common topic that is being talked about aside

from the economic and political issues There are a lot of studies and invention created

to solve the environmental issues specifically the waste management problems Floods

that the country faces also starts with the garbage that filled the canals from where the

water should flow Thousands of homes are being swept away by flood which resulted

from trash that has been thrown just anywhere Garbage kills a lot of people if it is

mismanaged Illness and diseases from garbage will not only kill the lives of the people

but they will also lose money from it Money they can use for other purposes instead of

buying medicine or paying for hospital bills Waste management is really necessary to

be able to resolve and even just to minimize the garbage and other problems of the

country (Perez 2011)

It is stated in Article 2 Section 15 that the State shall protect and advance

the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the

rhythm and harmony of nature this Section in the Philippine Constitution serves as the

bedrock of my study to where RA 9003 was established in response to the statersquos

policy

Inefficient waste collection and the lack of disposal facilities are the common

problems in developing countries Due to the lack of resources to purchase advanced

and expensive technologies to support waste management activities developing

countries are more affected than developed countries However considering the

characteristics of waste-generated and the common condition in most developing

countries studies show that this type of technology may not always be a solution but

instead this may only result to a greater financial debt and more environmental and

health damage if not properly managed

In most developing countries the municipal solid waste stream is ldquodominated by

dynamicsrdquo This means that the use of incineration is difficult that the use of composting

is necessary There are also a huge number of people in the informal sector who are

actively involved in the waste collection separation and recycling (Kojima and Michida

ed Economic integration and recycling in Asia an Interim report 2011)

RA 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of

2000 is An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program Creating

the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives Declaring Certain Acts

Prohibited and Providing Penalties Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other

Purposes This Act the stated that it shall Protect public health and environment

Environmentally-sound methods SW avoidance and volume reduction through source

reduction and waste minimization Proper segregation collection transport storage

treatment and disposal of SW excluding incineration It was then stated in the section 10

of this article that ldquoPursuant to the relevant provisions of RA No 7160 otherwise

known as the Local government code the LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictionsrdquo(httpwwwchanroblescomrepublicactno9003html)

The barangay shall be responsible for the collection segregation recycling of

biodegradable recyclable compostable and reusable wastes Material Recovery

Facilities (MRFs) will be established in every barangay or cluster of barangays (Section

1 of Rule XI of the IRR 9003) The LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictions (RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code) Segregation

and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for

biodegradable compostable and reusable wastes provided that the collection of non-

recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or

city (Section 10 of RA 9003) (BALLABADOS_37-44PDF)

Ecological Solid Waste Management Made Easy is a simplified step-by-step

guide in implementing solid waste management in homes and communities is a fruit of

the collaboration of these sectors It is made possible through the generosity of the

United Nations Development Programme through its Community-Based Ecological

Solid Waste Management Programme in the Philippines This do-it-yourself guide to

handling solid waste (basura) is designed to make us appreciate the intent of the law

(Republic Act 9003 the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) and help us

divert 95 of our waste from the dumpsite or landfill We have also published a field

book companion to this handbook that contains training modules on running your own

ecological solid waste management program

Solid waste management is not just the responsibility of the government or our

top local leaders We are all in a position to make a difference in our barangays or

communities Managing our solid waste is no longer a matter of choice RA 9003

mandates it At the start the process may take some learning But once people begin

making proper garbage segregation a habit over time it becomes a way of life The

best way to roll out a solid waste management program in our barangay is to start small

and simple This simple common-sense guide is designed to show us how to go about

it It has everything we need to start a doable practice of segregation in our household

and our community

It will introduce us to widely used techniques Complicated and complex

procedures are translated into easy-to-understand everyday activities It provides

practical tips to make solid waste management less tedious Some communities have

successfully run a solid waste management program at minimal cost and maximum

benefit All it took really was the willingness to do it and the patience and discipline to

get it done In the end we will end up with a clean community with substantial cost

savings from hauling waste By doing so we will also be doing the environment a big

favour (ESWM_Handbookpdf)

Gensan initiated the preparation of a 10-year Integrated Solid Waste

Management (ISWM) Plan with technical assistance from the United States Agency for

International Developmentrsquos Philippine Environmental Governance (EcoGov2) project

after the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the local government unit (LGU)

of Gensan EcoGov2 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

(DENR) Region 12 was signed in July 2005 EcoGov2 currently provides technical

assistance to Gensan in solid waste and wastewater management

HIGHLIGHTS

ISWM Plan

1048698 Gensanrsquos has completed its 10-year ISWM Plan The plan has been presented

to the Gensan ISWM Board and to the City Development Council It is expected to be

legitimized in the 1st quarter of 2008

1048698 the cityrsquos ISWM Plan

Recommends the setting up of a separate Waste Management Office to address

solid waste and wastewater concerns

Information education and communication (IEC)

1048698 IEC activities were conducted in pilot point sources (3 private and public

markets 6 private and public schools 2 barangays and 1 hospital)

1048698 an audience-specific social marketing plan was developed with the multi-

sectoral Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group key implementers from

the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-Solid Waste Management Division

and partners from pilot schools

Waste Segregation

1048698 Waste segregation is strictly enforced in the target hospital Bagsakan Center

and target schools Waste diversion in target hospital is 61 about 50 at Bagsakan

Center and about 80 at target schools

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 8: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

that others perceive us as well It is human nature to want to create a good impression

on others almost as if self-perceptions are othersrsquo social perceptions

(httpwwwwikipediacomsocialperceptionhtml)

The resulting impressions that we form are based off of information available in

the environment our previous attitudes about relevant stimuli and our current mood

Humans tend to operate under certain biases when forming impression of other

individuals (Marques Abrams and Serodio 2001)

The conceptual paradigm on the next page shows the movement of this research

study The Residents are the main respondents of this study their perception about this

Ordinance 12 of 2008 also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management of

General Santos City being adopted by Barangay Labangal and the projects and

activities undertaken by the Committee on implementing the program will verify if the

Program is effective or ineffective

Conceptual Diagram Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the flow of this research study The respondents will determine whether

the ordinance and the projects and activities undertaken by the Committee on Solid

Waste Management program is effective or ineffective

Ordinance 12 of 2008

Ecological Solid Waste Management of General Santos City

Residents

Perception

Effective or Ineffective

Committee Projects and Activities

Chapter II

Methodology

This Chapter presents the research design research locale and respondents

data gathering procedure research instrument and the treatment and analysis of data

that will be employed during the conduct of this study

Research Design

The proposed study will employ a Quantitative type of research Quantitative

research is used widely in Social Sciences most specifically in Sociology and Political

Science This proposal will use a descriptive survey method also known as Statistical

Method where it analyses data in answering questions about the program being

studied

It will determine the level of awareness of the residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision towards Solid Waste Management Program of Barangay Labangal The

effectiveness of the Program itself and the mechanisms being employed by the

committee behind the implementation of the program It will interpret the data that will

be gathered concerning the perception of the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

towards the program on the assorted questions related to the matter

Research Locale and Respondents

The research locale of this study centres on the Residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision Barangay Labangal General Santos City This research will be directed

among the Selected Phases in Dontildea Soledad Subdivision This study is conducted to

measure the consciousness of the residents towards the program effectiveness

capability of the program in answering the environmental problem in the area and how

the perception of the residents influences their involvement to the program

Barangay Labangal was a part of the Municipality of Buayan now known as

General Santos City It was created in July 08 1968 Barangay Labangal is a coastal

community located along the Sarangani Bay Barangay Apopong on the South bound

on the North by Barangay Calumpang on the west by Sarangani Bay and on the East by

Dadiangas Its total population as of 2010 is 77694 and the total land area of Barangay

Labangal is estimated at 2500 hectares (Barangaylabangal-profilepdf)

Barangay Labangal as of today still emerges as the most progressive and the

biggest contributory income earner of the city With the presence of the most modern

government seaport in the country today and two privately owned wharf The presence

of big establishment and canning industries also provide a contributory factor toward the

achievement of the area In its way to development issuesrsquo regarding waste production

in the barangay arises Dontildea Soledad Subdivision has 8 phases I will be limiting my

study into 4 phases specifically Phase 4 being the largest phase in Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision next is Phase 2B then Phase 3A and Phase 6

Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher will gather the data by using a well- equipped and primed

questionnaires The researcher will personally distribute the questionnaires to the

residents and personally collect it after they answer all the questions The researcher

will tally the results in a master sheet after it has been collected and will get the results

Instruments

The instrument that the researcher will use is a questionnaire The questionnaire

will involve different parts The first part consists of the respondentrsquos personal

background It involves questions regarding their name age gender address civil

status and religion The next part of the questionnaire will contain the level of

awareness of respondents towards the Program and the Committee asking if the

respondents are in the know of the City Ordinance No 12 series of 2008 or if they were

aware of the programs and activities being done by the Committee behind the program

And the last part of the Questionnaire is the perception of the Residents of Dontildea

Soledad Subdivision towards the efficiency of the program and the Effectiveness of the

Programs and activities and projects being done by the committee behind the

implementation of the Solid Waste Management Program

The Questionnaire will be distributed to the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

Barangay Labangal General Santos City to where the study will be conducted

Treatment and Analysis of Data

The researcher will use questionnaires in digging out the responses from the

respondents The results that will be gathered in the respondents will be tallied in a

master sheet so that the researcher will be able to classify their responses and prepare

a table for data analysis to easily understand the data and examine the perception of

the residents towards the Solid Waste Management Program

Chapter III

Relative Related Literature

Environmental issue is one of the most widely known problems that the

Philippine country is encountering It is not just a problem in this country but also to

other countries as well It is the most common topic that is being talked about aside

from the economic and political issues There are a lot of studies and invention created

to solve the environmental issues specifically the waste management problems Floods

that the country faces also starts with the garbage that filled the canals from where the

water should flow Thousands of homes are being swept away by flood which resulted

from trash that has been thrown just anywhere Garbage kills a lot of people if it is

mismanaged Illness and diseases from garbage will not only kill the lives of the people

but they will also lose money from it Money they can use for other purposes instead of

buying medicine or paying for hospital bills Waste management is really necessary to

be able to resolve and even just to minimize the garbage and other problems of the

country (Perez 2011)

It is stated in Article 2 Section 15 that the State shall protect and advance

the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the

rhythm and harmony of nature this Section in the Philippine Constitution serves as the

bedrock of my study to where RA 9003 was established in response to the statersquos

policy

Inefficient waste collection and the lack of disposal facilities are the common

problems in developing countries Due to the lack of resources to purchase advanced

and expensive technologies to support waste management activities developing

countries are more affected than developed countries However considering the

characteristics of waste-generated and the common condition in most developing

countries studies show that this type of technology may not always be a solution but

instead this may only result to a greater financial debt and more environmental and

health damage if not properly managed

In most developing countries the municipal solid waste stream is ldquodominated by

dynamicsrdquo This means that the use of incineration is difficult that the use of composting

is necessary There are also a huge number of people in the informal sector who are

actively involved in the waste collection separation and recycling (Kojima and Michida

ed Economic integration and recycling in Asia an Interim report 2011)

RA 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of

2000 is An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program Creating

the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives Declaring Certain Acts

Prohibited and Providing Penalties Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other

Purposes This Act the stated that it shall Protect public health and environment

Environmentally-sound methods SW avoidance and volume reduction through source

reduction and waste minimization Proper segregation collection transport storage

treatment and disposal of SW excluding incineration It was then stated in the section 10

of this article that ldquoPursuant to the relevant provisions of RA No 7160 otherwise

known as the Local government code the LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictionsrdquo(httpwwwchanroblescomrepublicactno9003html)

The barangay shall be responsible for the collection segregation recycling of

biodegradable recyclable compostable and reusable wastes Material Recovery

Facilities (MRFs) will be established in every barangay or cluster of barangays (Section

1 of Rule XI of the IRR 9003) The LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictions (RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code) Segregation

and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for

biodegradable compostable and reusable wastes provided that the collection of non-

recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or

city (Section 10 of RA 9003) (BALLABADOS_37-44PDF)

Ecological Solid Waste Management Made Easy is a simplified step-by-step

guide in implementing solid waste management in homes and communities is a fruit of

the collaboration of these sectors It is made possible through the generosity of the

United Nations Development Programme through its Community-Based Ecological

Solid Waste Management Programme in the Philippines This do-it-yourself guide to

handling solid waste (basura) is designed to make us appreciate the intent of the law

(Republic Act 9003 the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) and help us

divert 95 of our waste from the dumpsite or landfill We have also published a field

book companion to this handbook that contains training modules on running your own

ecological solid waste management program

Solid waste management is not just the responsibility of the government or our

top local leaders We are all in a position to make a difference in our barangays or

communities Managing our solid waste is no longer a matter of choice RA 9003

mandates it At the start the process may take some learning But once people begin

making proper garbage segregation a habit over time it becomes a way of life The

best way to roll out a solid waste management program in our barangay is to start small

and simple This simple common-sense guide is designed to show us how to go about

it It has everything we need to start a doable practice of segregation in our household

and our community

It will introduce us to widely used techniques Complicated and complex

procedures are translated into easy-to-understand everyday activities It provides

practical tips to make solid waste management less tedious Some communities have

successfully run a solid waste management program at minimal cost and maximum

benefit All it took really was the willingness to do it and the patience and discipline to

get it done In the end we will end up with a clean community with substantial cost

savings from hauling waste By doing so we will also be doing the environment a big

favour (ESWM_Handbookpdf)

Gensan initiated the preparation of a 10-year Integrated Solid Waste

Management (ISWM) Plan with technical assistance from the United States Agency for

International Developmentrsquos Philippine Environmental Governance (EcoGov2) project

after the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the local government unit (LGU)

of Gensan EcoGov2 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

(DENR) Region 12 was signed in July 2005 EcoGov2 currently provides technical

assistance to Gensan in solid waste and wastewater management

HIGHLIGHTS

ISWM Plan

1048698 Gensanrsquos has completed its 10-year ISWM Plan The plan has been presented

to the Gensan ISWM Board and to the City Development Council It is expected to be

legitimized in the 1st quarter of 2008

1048698 the cityrsquos ISWM Plan

Recommends the setting up of a separate Waste Management Office to address

solid waste and wastewater concerns

Information education and communication (IEC)

1048698 IEC activities were conducted in pilot point sources (3 private and public

markets 6 private and public schools 2 barangays and 1 hospital)

1048698 an audience-specific social marketing plan was developed with the multi-

sectoral Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group key implementers from

the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-Solid Waste Management Division

and partners from pilot schools

Waste Segregation

1048698 Waste segregation is strictly enforced in the target hospital Bagsakan Center

and target schools Waste diversion in target hospital is 61 about 50 at Bagsakan

Center and about 80 at target schools

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 9: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

Conceptual Diagram Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the flow of this research study The respondents will determine whether

the ordinance and the projects and activities undertaken by the Committee on Solid

Waste Management program is effective or ineffective

Ordinance 12 of 2008

Ecological Solid Waste Management of General Santos City

Residents

Perception

Effective or Ineffective

Committee Projects and Activities

Chapter II

Methodology

This Chapter presents the research design research locale and respondents

data gathering procedure research instrument and the treatment and analysis of data

that will be employed during the conduct of this study

Research Design

The proposed study will employ a Quantitative type of research Quantitative

research is used widely in Social Sciences most specifically in Sociology and Political

Science This proposal will use a descriptive survey method also known as Statistical

Method where it analyses data in answering questions about the program being

studied

It will determine the level of awareness of the residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision towards Solid Waste Management Program of Barangay Labangal The

effectiveness of the Program itself and the mechanisms being employed by the

committee behind the implementation of the program It will interpret the data that will

be gathered concerning the perception of the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

towards the program on the assorted questions related to the matter

Research Locale and Respondents

The research locale of this study centres on the Residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision Barangay Labangal General Santos City This research will be directed

among the Selected Phases in Dontildea Soledad Subdivision This study is conducted to

measure the consciousness of the residents towards the program effectiveness

capability of the program in answering the environmental problem in the area and how

the perception of the residents influences their involvement to the program

Barangay Labangal was a part of the Municipality of Buayan now known as

General Santos City It was created in July 08 1968 Barangay Labangal is a coastal

community located along the Sarangani Bay Barangay Apopong on the South bound

on the North by Barangay Calumpang on the west by Sarangani Bay and on the East by

Dadiangas Its total population as of 2010 is 77694 and the total land area of Barangay

Labangal is estimated at 2500 hectares (Barangaylabangal-profilepdf)

Barangay Labangal as of today still emerges as the most progressive and the

biggest contributory income earner of the city With the presence of the most modern

government seaport in the country today and two privately owned wharf The presence

of big establishment and canning industries also provide a contributory factor toward the

achievement of the area In its way to development issuesrsquo regarding waste production

in the barangay arises Dontildea Soledad Subdivision has 8 phases I will be limiting my

study into 4 phases specifically Phase 4 being the largest phase in Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision next is Phase 2B then Phase 3A and Phase 6

Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher will gather the data by using a well- equipped and primed

questionnaires The researcher will personally distribute the questionnaires to the

residents and personally collect it after they answer all the questions The researcher

will tally the results in a master sheet after it has been collected and will get the results

Instruments

The instrument that the researcher will use is a questionnaire The questionnaire

will involve different parts The first part consists of the respondentrsquos personal

background It involves questions regarding their name age gender address civil

status and religion The next part of the questionnaire will contain the level of

awareness of respondents towards the Program and the Committee asking if the

respondents are in the know of the City Ordinance No 12 series of 2008 or if they were

aware of the programs and activities being done by the Committee behind the program

And the last part of the Questionnaire is the perception of the Residents of Dontildea

Soledad Subdivision towards the efficiency of the program and the Effectiveness of the

Programs and activities and projects being done by the committee behind the

implementation of the Solid Waste Management Program

The Questionnaire will be distributed to the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

Barangay Labangal General Santos City to where the study will be conducted

Treatment and Analysis of Data

The researcher will use questionnaires in digging out the responses from the

respondents The results that will be gathered in the respondents will be tallied in a

master sheet so that the researcher will be able to classify their responses and prepare

a table for data analysis to easily understand the data and examine the perception of

the residents towards the Solid Waste Management Program

Chapter III

Relative Related Literature

Environmental issue is one of the most widely known problems that the

Philippine country is encountering It is not just a problem in this country but also to

other countries as well It is the most common topic that is being talked about aside

from the economic and political issues There are a lot of studies and invention created

to solve the environmental issues specifically the waste management problems Floods

that the country faces also starts with the garbage that filled the canals from where the

water should flow Thousands of homes are being swept away by flood which resulted

from trash that has been thrown just anywhere Garbage kills a lot of people if it is

mismanaged Illness and diseases from garbage will not only kill the lives of the people

but they will also lose money from it Money they can use for other purposes instead of

buying medicine or paying for hospital bills Waste management is really necessary to

be able to resolve and even just to minimize the garbage and other problems of the

country (Perez 2011)

It is stated in Article 2 Section 15 that the State shall protect and advance

the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the

rhythm and harmony of nature this Section in the Philippine Constitution serves as the

bedrock of my study to where RA 9003 was established in response to the statersquos

policy

Inefficient waste collection and the lack of disposal facilities are the common

problems in developing countries Due to the lack of resources to purchase advanced

and expensive technologies to support waste management activities developing

countries are more affected than developed countries However considering the

characteristics of waste-generated and the common condition in most developing

countries studies show that this type of technology may not always be a solution but

instead this may only result to a greater financial debt and more environmental and

health damage if not properly managed

In most developing countries the municipal solid waste stream is ldquodominated by

dynamicsrdquo This means that the use of incineration is difficult that the use of composting

is necessary There are also a huge number of people in the informal sector who are

actively involved in the waste collection separation and recycling (Kojima and Michida

ed Economic integration and recycling in Asia an Interim report 2011)

RA 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of

2000 is An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program Creating

the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives Declaring Certain Acts

Prohibited and Providing Penalties Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other

Purposes This Act the stated that it shall Protect public health and environment

Environmentally-sound methods SW avoidance and volume reduction through source

reduction and waste minimization Proper segregation collection transport storage

treatment and disposal of SW excluding incineration It was then stated in the section 10

of this article that ldquoPursuant to the relevant provisions of RA No 7160 otherwise

known as the Local government code the LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictionsrdquo(httpwwwchanroblescomrepublicactno9003html)

The barangay shall be responsible for the collection segregation recycling of

biodegradable recyclable compostable and reusable wastes Material Recovery

Facilities (MRFs) will be established in every barangay or cluster of barangays (Section

1 of Rule XI of the IRR 9003) The LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictions (RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code) Segregation

and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for

biodegradable compostable and reusable wastes provided that the collection of non-

recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or

city (Section 10 of RA 9003) (BALLABADOS_37-44PDF)

Ecological Solid Waste Management Made Easy is a simplified step-by-step

guide in implementing solid waste management in homes and communities is a fruit of

the collaboration of these sectors It is made possible through the generosity of the

United Nations Development Programme through its Community-Based Ecological

Solid Waste Management Programme in the Philippines This do-it-yourself guide to

handling solid waste (basura) is designed to make us appreciate the intent of the law

(Republic Act 9003 the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) and help us

divert 95 of our waste from the dumpsite or landfill We have also published a field

book companion to this handbook that contains training modules on running your own

ecological solid waste management program

Solid waste management is not just the responsibility of the government or our

top local leaders We are all in a position to make a difference in our barangays or

communities Managing our solid waste is no longer a matter of choice RA 9003

mandates it At the start the process may take some learning But once people begin

making proper garbage segregation a habit over time it becomes a way of life The

best way to roll out a solid waste management program in our barangay is to start small

and simple This simple common-sense guide is designed to show us how to go about

it It has everything we need to start a doable practice of segregation in our household

and our community

It will introduce us to widely used techniques Complicated and complex

procedures are translated into easy-to-understand everyday activities It provides

practical tips to make solid waste management less tedious Some communities have

successfully run a solid waste management program at minimal cost and maximum

benefit All it took really was the willingness to do it and the patience and discipline to

get it done In the end we will end up with a clean community with substantial cost

savings from hauling waste By doing so we will also be doing the environment a big

favour (ESWM_Handbookpdf)

Gensan initiated the preparation of a 10-year Integrated Solid Waste

Management (ISWM) Plan with technical assistance from the United States Agency for

International Developmentrsquos Philippine Environmental Governance (EcoGov2) project

after the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the local government unit (LGU)

of Gensan EcoGov2 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

(DENR) Region 12 was signed in July 2005 EcoGov2 currently provides technical

assistance to Gensan in solid waste and wastewater management

HIGHLIGHTS

ISWM Plan

1048698 Gensanrsquos has completed its 10-year ISWM Plan The plan has been presented

to the Gensan ISWM Board and to the City Development Council It is expected to be

legitimized in the 1st quarter of 2008

1048698 the cityrsquos ISWM Plan

Recommends the setting up of a separate Waste Management Office to address

solid waste and wastewater concerns

Information education and communication (IEC)

1048698 IEC activities were conducted in pilot point sources (3 private and public

markets 6 private and public schools 2 barangays and 1 hospital)

1048698 an audience-specific social marketing plan was developed with the multi-

sectoral Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group key implementers from

the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-Solid Waste Management Division

and partners from pilot schools

Waste Segregation

1048698 Waste segregation is strictly enforced in the target hospital Bagsakan Center

and target schools Waste diversion in target hospital is 61 about 50 at Bagsakan

Center and about 80 at target schools

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 10: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

Chapter II

Methodology

This Chapter presents the research design research locale and respondents

data gathering procedure research instrument and the treatment and analysis of data

that will be employed during the conduct of this study

Research Design

The proposed study will employ a Quantitative type of research Quantitative

research is used widely in Social Sciences most specifically in Sociology and Political

Science This proposal will use a descriptive survey method also known as Statistical

Method where it analyses data in answering questions about the program being

studied

It will determine the level of awareness of the residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision towards Solid Waste Management Program of Barangay Labangal The

effectiveness of the Program itself and the mechanisms being employed by the

committee behind the implementation of the program It will interpret the data that will

be gathered concerning the perception of the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

towards the program on the assorted questions related to the matter

Research Locale and Respondents

The research locale of this study centres on the Residents of Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision Barangay Labangal General Santos City This research will be directed

among the Selected Phases in Dontildea Soledad Subdivision This study is conducted to

measure the consciousness of the residents towards the program effectiveness

capability of the program in answering the environmental problem in the area and how

the perception of the residents influences their involvement to the program

Barangay Labangal was a part of the Municipality of Buayan now known as

General Santos City It was created in July 08 1968 Barangay Labangal is a coastal

community located along the Sarangani Bay Barangay Apopong on the South bound

on the North by Barangay Calumpang on the west by Sarangani Bay and on the East by

Dadiangas Its total population as of 2010 is 77694 and the total land area of Barangay

Labangal is estimated at 2500 hectares (Barangaylabangal-profilepdf)

Barangay Labangal as of today still emerges as the most progressive and the

biggest contributory income earner of the city With the presence of the most modern

government seaport in the country today and two privately owned wharf The presence

of big establishment and canning industries also provide a contributory factor toward the

achievement of the area In its way to development issuesrsquo regarding waste production

in the barangay arises Dontildea Soledad Subdivision has 8 phases I will be limiting my

study into 4 phases specifically Phase 4 being the largest phase in Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision next is Phase 2B then Phase 3A and Phase 6

Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher will gather the data by using a well- equipped and primed

questionnaires The researcher will personally distribute the questionnaires to the

residents and personally collect it after they answer all the questions The researcher

will tally the results in a master sheet after it has been collected and will get the results

Instruments

The instrument that the researcher will use is a questionnaire The questionnaire

will involve different parts The first part consists of the respondentrsquos personal

background It involves questions regarding their name age gender address civil

status and religion The next part of the questionnaire will contain the level of

awareness of respondents towards the Program and the Committee asking if the

respondents are in the know of the City Ordinance No 12 series of 2008 or if they were

aware of the programs and activities being done by the Committee behind the program

And the last part of the Questionnaire is the perception of the Residents of Dontildea

Soledad Subdivision towards the efficiency of the program and the Effectiveness of the

Programs and activities and projects being done by the committee behind the

implementation of the Solid Waste Management Program

The Questionnaire will be distributed to the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

Barangay Labangal General Santos City to where the study will be conducted

Treatment and Analysis of Data

The researcher will use questionnaires in digging out the responses from the

respondents The results that will be gathered in the respondents will be tallied in a

master sheet so that the researcher will be able to classify their responses and prepare

a table for data analysis to easily understand the data and examine the perception of

the residents towards the Solid Waste Management Program

Chapter III

Relative Related Literature

Environmental issue is one of the most widely known problems that the

Philippine country is encountering It is not just a problem in this country but also to

other countries as well It is the most common topic that is being talked about aside

from the economic and political issues There are a lot of studies and invention created

to solve the environmental issues specifically the waste management problems Floods

that the country faces also starts with the garbage that filled the canals from where the

water should flow Thousands of homes are being swept away by flood which resulted

from trash that has been thrown just anywhere Garbage kills a lot of people if it is

mismanaged Illness and diseases from garbage will not only kill the lives of the people

but they will also lose money from it Money they can use for other purposes instead of

buying medicine or paying for hospital bills Waste management is really necessary to

be able to resolve and even just to minimize the garbage and other problems of the

country (Perez 2011)

It is stated in Article 2 Section 15 that the State shall protect and advance

the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the

rhythm and harmony of nature this Section in the Philippine Constitution serves as the

bedrock of my study to where RA 9003 was established in response to the statersquos

policy

Inefficient waste collection and the lack of disposal facilities are the common

problems in developing countries Due to the lack of resources to purchase advanced

and expensive technologies to support waste management activities developing

countries are more affected than developed countries However considering the

characteristics of waste-generated and the common condition in most developing

countries studies show that this type of technology may not always be a solution but

instead this may only result to a greater financial debt and more environmental and

health damage if not properly managed

In most developing countries the municipal solid waste stream is ldquodominated by

dynamicsrdquo This means that the use of incineration is difficult that the use of composting

is necessary There are also a huge number of people in the informal sector who are

actively involved in the waste collection separation and recycling (Kojima and Michida

ed Economic integration and recycling in Asia an Interim report 2011)

RA 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of

2000 is An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program Creating

the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives Declaring Certain Acts

Prohibited and Providing Penalties Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other

Purposes This Act the stated that it shall Protect public health and environment

Environmentally-sound methods SW avoidance and volume reduction through source

reduction and waste minimization Proper segregation collection transport storage

treatment and disposal of SW excluding incineration It was then stated in the section 10

of this article that ldquoPursuant to the relevant provisions of RA No 7160 otherwise

known as the Local government code the LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictionsrdquo(httpwwwchanroblescomrepublicactno9003html)

The barangay shall be responsible for the collection segregation recycling of

biodegradable recyclable compostable and reusable wastes Material Recovery

Facilities (MRFs) will be established in every barangay or cluster of barangays (Section

1 of Rule XI of the IRR 9003) The LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictions (RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code) Segregation

and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for

biodegradable compostable and reusable wastes provided that the collection of non-

recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or

city (Section 10 of RA 9003) (BALLABADOS_37-44PDF)

Ecological Solid Waste Management Made Easy is a simplified step-by-step

guide in implementing solid waste management in homes and communities is a fruit of

the collaboration of these sectors It is made possible through the generosity of the

United Nations Development Programme through its Community-Based Ecological

Solid Waste Management Programme in the Philippines This do-it-yourself guide to

handling solid waste (basura) is designed to make us appreciate the intent of the law

(Republic Act 9003 the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) and help us

divert 95 of our waste from the dumpsite or landfill We have also published a field

book companion to this handbook that contains training modules on running your own

ecological solid waste management program

Solid waste management is not just the responsibility of the government or our

top local leaders We are all in a position to make a difference in our barangays or

communities Managing our solid waste is no longer a matter of choice RA 9003

mandates it At the start the process may take some learning But once people begin

making proper garbage segregation a habit over time it becomes a way of life The

best way to roll out a solid waste management program in our barangay is to start small

and simple This simple common-sense guide is designed to show us how to go about

it It has everything we need to start a doable practice of segregation in our household

and our community

It will introduce us to widely used techniques Complicated and complex

procedures are translated into easy-to-understand everyday activities It provides

practical tips to make solid waste management less tedious Some communities have

successfully run a solid waste management program at minimal cost and maximum

benefit All it took really was the willingness to do it and the patience and discipline to

get it done In the end we will end up with a clean community with substantial cost

savings from hauling waste By doing so we will also be doing the environment a big

favour (ESWM_Handbookpdf)

Gensan initiated the preparation of a 10-year Integrated Solid Waste

Management (ISWM) Plan with technical assistance from the United States Agency for

International Developmentrsquos Philippine Environmental Governance (EcoGov2) project

after the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the local government unit (LGU)

of Gensan EcoGov2 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

(DENR) Region 12 was signed in July 2005 EcoGov2 currently provides technical

assistance to Gensan in solid waste and wastewater management

HIGHLIGHTS

ISWM Plan

1048698 Gensanrsquos has completed its 10-year ISWM Plan The plan has been presented

to the Gensan ISWM Board and to the City Development Council It is expected to be

legitimized in the 1st quarter of 2008

1048698 the cityrsquos ISWM Plan

Recommends the setting up of a separate Waste Management Office to address

solid waste and wastewater concerns

Information education and communication (IEC)

1048698 IEC activities were conducted in pilot point sources (3 private and public

markets 6 private and public schools 2 barangays and 1 hospital)

1048698 an audience-specific social marketing plan was developed with the multi-

sectoral Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group key implementers from

the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-Solid Waste Management Division

and partners from pilot schools

Waste Segregation

1048698 Waste segregation is strictly enforced in the target hospital Bagsakan Center

and target schools Waste diversion in target hospital is 61 about 50 at Bagsakan

Center and about 80 at target schools

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 11: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

measure the consciousness of the residents towards the program effectiveness

capability of the program in answering the environmental problem in the area and how

the perception of the residents influences their involvement to the program

Barangay Labangal was a part of the Municipality of Buayan now known as

General Santos City It was created in July 08 1968 Barangay Labangal is a coastal

community located along the Sarangani Bay Barangay Apopong on the South bound

on the North by Barangay Calumpang on the west by Sarangani Bay and on the East by

Dadiangas Its total population as of 2010 is 77694 and the total land area of Barangay

Labangal is estimated at 2500 hectares (Barangaylabangal-profilepdf)

Barangay Labangal as of today still emerges as the most progressive and the

biggest contributory income earner of the city With the presence of the most modern

government seaport in the country today and two privately owned wharf The presence

of big establishment and canning industries also provide a contributory factor toward the

achievement of the area In its way to development issuesrsquo regarding waste production

in the barangay arises Dontildea Soledad Subdivision has 8 phases I will be limiting my

study into 4 phases specifically Phase 4 being the largest phase in Dontildea Soledad

Subdivision next is Phase 2B then Phase 3A and Phase 6

Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher will gather the data by using a well- equipped and primed

questionnaires The researcher will personally distribute the questionnaires to the

residents and personally collect it after they answer all the questions The researcher

will tally the results in a master sheet after it has been collected and will get the results

Instruments

The instrument that the researcher will use is a questionnaire The questionnaire

will involve different parts The first part consists of the respondentrsquos personal

background It involves questions regarding their name age gender address civil

status and religion The next part of the questionnaire will contain the level of

awareness of respondents towards the Program and the Committee asking if the

respondents are in the know of the City Ordinance No 12 series of 2008 or if they were

aware of the programs and activities being done by the Committee behind the program

And the last part of the Questionnaire is the perception of the Residents of Dontildea

Soledad Subdivision towards the efficiency of the program and the Effectiveness of the

Programs and activities and projects being done by the committee behind the

implementation of the Solid Waste Management Program

The Questionnaire will be distributed to the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

Barangay Labangal General Santos City to where the study will be conducted

Treatment and Analysis of Data

The researcher will use questionnaires in digging out the responses from the

respondents The results that will be gathered in the respondents will be tallied in a

master sheet so that the researcher will be able to classify their responses and prepare

a table for data analysis to easily understand the data and examine the perception of

the residents towards the Solid Waste Management Program

Chapter III

Relative Related Literature

Environmental issue is one of the most widely known problems that the

Philippine country is encountering It is not just a problem in this country but also to

other countries as well It is the most common topic that is being talked about aside

from the economic and political issues There are a lot of studies and invention created

to solve the environmental issues specifically the waste management problems Floods

that the country faces also starts with the garbage that filled the canals from where the

water should flow Thousands of homes are being swept away by flood which resulted

from trash that has been thrown just anywhere Garbage kills a lot of people if it is

mismanaged Illness and diseases from garbage will not only kill the lives of the people

but they will also lose money from it Money they can use for other purposes instead of

buying medicine or paying for hospital bills Waste management is really necessary to

be able to resolve and even just to minimize the garbage and other problems of the

country (Perez 2011)

It is stated in Article 2 Section 15 that the State shall protect and advance

the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the

rhythm and harmony of nature this Section in the Philippine Constitution serves as the

bedrock of my study to where RA 9003 was established in response to the statersquos

policy

Inefficient waste collection and the lack of disposal facilities are the common

problems in developing countries Due to the lack of resources to purchase advanced

and expensive technologies to support waste management activities developing

countries are more affected than developed countries However considering the

characteristics of waste-generated and the common condition in most developing

countries studies show that this type of technology may not always be a solution but

instead this may only result to a greater financial debt and more environmental and

health damage if not properly managed

In most developing countries the municipal solid waste stream is ldquodominated by

dynamicsrdquo This means that the use of incineration is difficult that the use of composting

is necessary There are also a huge number of people in the informal sector who are

actively involved in the waste collection separation and recycling (Kojima and Michida

ed Economic integration and recycling in Asia an Interim report 2011)

RA 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of

2000 is An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program Creating

the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives Declaring Certain Acts

Prohibited and Providing Penalties Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other

Purposes This Act the stated that it shall Protect public health and environment

Environmentally-sound methods SW avoidance and volume reduction through source

reduction and waste minimization Proper segregation collection transport storage

treatment and disposal of SW excluding incineration It was then stated in the section 10

of this article that ldquoPursuant to the relevant provisions of RA No 7160 otherwise

known as the Local government code the LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictionsrdquo(httpwwwchanroblescomrepublicactno9003html)

The barangay shall be responsible for the collection segregation recycling of

biodegradable recyclable compostable and reusable wastes Material Recovery

Facilities (MRFs) will be established in every barangay or cluster of barangays (Section

1 of Rule XI of the IRR 9003) The LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictions (RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code) Segregation

and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for

biodegradable compostable and reusable wastes provided that the collection of non-

recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or

city (Section 10 of RA 9003) (BALLABADOS_37-44PDF)

Ecological Solid Waste Management Made Easy is a simplified step-by-step

guide in implementing solid waste management in homes and communities is a fruit of

the collaboration of these sectors It is made possible through the generosity of the

United Nations Development Programme through its Community-Based Ecological

Solid Waste Management Programme in the Philippines This do-it-yourself guide to

handling solid waste (basura) is designed to make us appreciate the intent of the law

(Republic Act 9003 the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) and help us

divert 95 of our waste from the dumpsite or landfill We have also published a field

book companion to this handbook that contains training modules on running your own

ecological solid waste management program

Solid waste management is not just the responsibility of the government or our

top local leaders We are all in a position to make a difference in our barangays or

communities Managing our solid waste is no longer a matter of choice RA 9003

mandates it At the start the process may take some learning But once people begin

making proper garbage segregation a habit over time it becomes a way of life The

best way to roll out a solid waste management program in our barangay is to start small

and simple This simple common-sense guide is designed to show us how to go about

it It has everything we need to start a doable practice of segregation in our household

and our community

It will introduce us to widely used techniques Complicated and complex

procedures are translated into easy-to-understand everyday activities It provides

practical tips to make solid waste management less tedious Some communities have

successfully run a solid waste management program at minimal cost and maximum

benefit All it took really was the willingness to do it and the patience and discipline to

get it done In the end we will end up with a clean community with substantial cost

savings from hauling waste By doing so we will also be doing the environment a big

favour (ESWM_Handbookpdf)

Gensan initiated the preparation of a 10-year Integrated Solid Waste

Management (ISWM) Plan with technical assistance from the United States Agency for

International Developmentrsquos Philippine Environmental Governance (EcoGov2) project

after the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the local government unit (LGU)

of Gensan EcoGov2 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

(DENR) Region 12 was signed in July 2005 EcoGov2 currently provides technical

assistance to Gensan in solid waste and wastewater management

HIGHLIGHTS

ISWM Plan

1048698 Gensanrsquos has completed its 10-year ISWM Plan The plan has been presented

to the Gensan ISWM Board and to the City Development Council It is expected to be

legitimized in the 1st quarter of 2008

1048698 the cityrsquos ISWM Plan

Recommends the setting up of a separate Waste Management Office to address

solid waste and wastewater concerns

Information education and communication (IEC)

1048698 IEC activities were conducted in pilot point sources (3 private and public

markets 6 private and public schools 2 barangays and 1 hospital)

1048698 an audience-specific social marketing plan was developed with the multi-

sectoral Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group key implementers from

the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-Solid Waste Management Division

and partners from pilot schools

Waste Segregation

1048698 Waste segregation is strictly enforced in the target hospital Bagsakan Center

and target schools Waste diversion in target hospital is 61 about 50 at Bagsakan

Center and about 80 at target schools

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 12: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

Instruments

The instrument that the researcher will use is a questionnaire The questionnaire

will involve different parts The first part consists of the respondentrsquos personal

background It involves questions regarding their name age gender address civil

status and religion The next part of the questionnaire will contain the level of

awareness of respondents towards the Program and the Committee asking if the

respondents are in the know of the City Ordinance No 12 series of 2008 or if they were

aware of the programs and activities being done by the Committee behind the program

And the last part of the Questionnaire is the perception of the Residents of Dontildea

Soledad Subdivision towards the efficiency of the program and the Effectiveness of the

Programs and activities and projects being done by the committee behind the

implementation of the Solid Waste Management Program

The Questionnaire will be distributed to the Residents of Dontildea Soledad Subdivision

Barangay Labangal General Santos City to where the study will be conducted

Treatment and Analysis of Data

The researcher will use questionnaires in digging out the responses from the

respondents The results that will be gathered in the respondents will be tallied in a

master sheet so that the researcher will be able to classify their responses and prepare

a table for data analysis to easily understand the data and examine the perception of

the residents towards the Solid Waste Management Program

Chapter III

Relative Related Literature

Environmental issue is one of the most widely known problems that the

Philippine country is encountering It is not just a problem in this country but also to

other countries as well It is the most common topic that is being talked about aside

from the economic and political issues There are a lot of studies and invention created

to solve the environmental issues specifically the waste management problems Floods

that the country faces also starts with the garbage that filled the canals from where the

water should flow Thousands of homes are being swept away by flood which resulted

from trash that has been thrown just anywhere Garbage kills a lot of people if it is

mismanaged Illness and diseases from garbage will not only kill the lives of the people

but they will also lose money from it Money they can use for other purposes instead of

buying medicine or paying for hospital bills Waste management is really necessary to

be able to resolve and even just to minimize the garbage and other problems of the

country (Perez 2011)

It is stated in Article 2 Section 15 that the State shall protect and advance

the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the

rhythm and harmony of nature this Section in the Philippine Constitution serves as the

bedrock of my study to where RA 9003 was established in response to the statersquos

policy

Inefficient waste collection and the lack of disposal facilities are the common

problems in developing countries Due to the lack of resources to purchase advanced

and expensive technologies to support waste management activities developing

countries are more affected than developed countries However considering the

characteristics of waste-generated and the common condition in most developing

countries studies show that this type of technology may not always be a solution but

instead this may only result to a greater financial debt and more environmental and

health damage if not properly managed

In most developing countries the municipal solid waste stream is ldquodominated by

dynamicsrdquo This means that the use of incineration is difficult that the use of composting

is necessary There are also a huge number of people in the informal sector who are

actively involved in the waste collection separation and recycling (Kojima and Michida

ed Economic integration and recycling in Asia an Interim report 2011)

RA 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of

2000 is An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program Creating

the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives Declaring Certain Acts

Prohibited and Providing Penalties Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other

Purposes This Act the stated that it shall Protect public health and environment

Environmentally-sound methods SW avoidance and volume reduction through source

reduction and waste minimization Proper segregation collection transport storage

treatment and disposal of SW excluding incineration It was then stated in the section 10

of this article that ldquoPursuant to the relevant provisions of RA No 7160 otherwise

known as the Local government code the LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictionsrdquo(httpwwwchanroblescomrepublicactno9003html)

The barangay shall be responsible for the collection segregation recycling of

biodegradable recyclable compostable and reusable wastes Material Recovery

Facilities (MRFs) will be established in every barangay or cluster of barangays (Section

1 of Rule XI of the IRR 9003) The LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictions (RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code) Segregation

and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for

biodegradable compostable and reusable wastes provided that the collection of non-

recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or

city (Section 10 of RA 9003) (BALLABADOS_37-44PDF)

Ecological Solid Waste Management Made Easy is a simplified step-by-step

guide in implementing solid waste management in homes and communities is a fruit of

the collaboration of these sectors It is made possible through the generosity of the

United Nations Development Programme through its Community-Based Ecological

Solid Waste Management Programme in the Philippines This do-it-yourself guide to

handling solid waste (basura) is designed to make us appreciate the intent of the law

(Republic Act 9003 the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) and help us

divert 95 of our waste from the dumpsite or landfill We have also published a field

book companion to this handbook that contains training modules on running your own

ecological solid waste management program

Solid waste management is not just the responsibility of the government or our

top local leaders We are all in a position to make a difference in our barangays or

communities Managing our solid waste is no longer a matter of choice RA 9003

mandates it At the start the process may take some learning But once people begin

making proper garbage segregation a habit over time it becomes a way of life The

best way to roll out a solid waste management program in our barangay is to start small

and simple This simple common-sense guide is designed to show us how to go about

it It has everything we need to start a doable practice of segregation in our household

and our community

It will introduce us to widely used techniques Complicated and complex

procedures are translated into easy-to-understand everyday activities It provides

practical tips to make solid waste management less tedious Some communities have

successfully run a solid waste management program at minimal cost and maximum

benefit All it took really was the willingness to do it and the patience and discipline to

get it done In the end we will end up with a clean community with substantial cost

savings from hauling waste By doing so we will also be doing the environment a big

favour (ESWM_Handbookpdf)

Gensan initiated the preparation of a 10-year Integrated Solid Waste

Management (ISWM) Plan with technical assistance from the United States Agency for

International Developmentrsquos Philippine Environmental Governance (EcoGov2) project

after the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the local government unit (LGU)

of Gensan EcoGov2 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

(DENR) Region 12 was signed in July 2005 EcoGov2 currently provides technical

assistance to Gensan in solid waste and wastewater management

HIGHLIGHTS

ISWM Plan

1048698 Gensanrsquos has completed its 10-year ISWM Plan The plan has been presented

to the Gensan ISWM Board and to the City Development Council It is expected to be

legitimized in the 1st quarter of 2008

1048698 the cityrsquos ISWM Plan

Recommends the setting up of a separate Waste Management Office to address

solid waste and wastewater concerns

Information education and communication (IEC)

1048698 IEC activities were conducted in pilot point sources (3 private and public

markets 6 private and public schools 2 barangays and 1 hospital)

1048698 an audience-specific social marketing plan was developed with the multi-

sectoral Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group key implementers from

the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-Solid Waste Management Division

and partners from pilot schools

Waste Segregation

1048698 Waste segregation is strictly enforced in the target hospital Bagsakan Center

and target schools Waste diversion in target hospital is 61 about 50 at Bagsakan

Center and about 80 at target schools

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 13: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

Chapter III

Relative Related Literature

Environmental issue is one of the most widely known problems that the

Philippine country is encountering It is not just a problem in this country but also to

other countries as well It is the most common topic that is being talked about aside

from the economic and political issues There are a lot of studies and invention created

to solve the environmental issues specifically the waste management problems Floods

that the country faces also starts with the garbage that filled the canals from where the

water should flow Thousands of homes are being swept away by flood which resulted

from trash that has been thrown just anywhere Garbage kills a lot of people if it is

mismanaged Illness and diseases from garbage will not only kill the lives of the people

but they will also lose money from it Money they can use for other purposes instead of

buying medicine or paying for hospital bills Waste management is really necessary to

be able to resolve and even just to minimize the garbage and other problems of the

country (Perez 2011)

It is stated in Article 2 Section 15 that the State shall protect and advance

the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the

rhythm and harmony of nature this Section in the Philippine Constitution serves as the

bedrock of my study to where RA 9003 was established in response to the statersquos

policy

Inefficient waste collection and the lack of disposal facilities are the common

problems in developing countries Due to the lack of resources to purchase advanced

and expensive technologies to support waste management activities developing

countries are more affected than developed countries However considering the

characteristics of waste-generated and the common condition in most developing

countries studies show that this type of technology may not always be a solution but

instead this may only result to a greater financial debt and more environmental and

health damage if not properly managed

In most developing countries the municipal solid waste stream is ldquodominated by

dynamicsrdquo This means that the use of incineration is difficult that the use of composting

is necessary There are also a huge number of people in the informal sector who are

actively involved in the waste collection separation and recycling (Kojima and Michida

ed Economic integration and recycling in Asia an Interim report 2011)

RA 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of

2000 is An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program Creating

the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives Declaring Certain Acts

Prohibited and Providing Penalties Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other

Purposes This Act the stated that it shall Protect public health and environment

Environmentally-sound methods SW avoidance and volume reduction through source

reduction and waste minimization Proper segregation collection transport storage

treatment and disposal of SW excluding incineration It was then stated in the section 10

of this article that ldquoPursuant to the relevant provisions of RA No 7160 otherwise

known as the Local government code the LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictionsrdquo(httpwwwchanroblescomrepublicactno9003html)

The barangay shall be responsible for the collection segregation recycling of

biodegradable recyclable compostable and reusable wastes Material Recovery

Facilities (MRFs) will be established in every barangay or cluster of barangays (Section

1 of Rule XI of the IRR 9003) The LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictions (RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code) Segregation

and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for

biodegradable compostable and reusable wastes provided that the collection of non-

recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or

city (Section 10 of RA 9003) (BALLABADOS_37-44PDF)

Ecological Solid Waste Management Made Easy is a simplified step-by-step

guide in implementing solid waste management in homes and communities is a fruit of

the collaboration of these sectors It is made possible through the generosity of the

United Nations Development Programme through its Community-Based Ecological

Solid Waste Management Programme in the Philippines This do-it-yourself guide to

handling solid waste (basura) is designed to make us appreciate the intent of the law

(Republic Act 9003 the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) and help us

divert 95 of our waste from the dumpsite or landfill We have also published a field

book companion to this handbook that contains training modules on running your own

ecological solid waste management program

Solid waste management is not just the responsibility of the government or our

top local leaders We are all in a position to make a difference in our barangays or

communities Managing our solid waste is no longer a matter of choice RA 9003

mandates it At the start the process may take some learning But once people begin

making proper garbage segregation a habit over time it becomes a way of life The

best way to roll out a solid waste management program in our barangay is to start small

and simple This simple common-sense guide is designed to show us how to go about

it It has everything we need to start a doable practice of segregation in our household

and our community

It will introduce us to widely used techniques Complicated and complex

procedures are translated into easy-to-understand everyday activities It provides

practical tips to make solid waste management less tedious Some communities have

successfully run a solid waste management program at minimal cost and maximum

benefit All it took really was the willingness to do it and the patience and discipline to

get it done In the end we will end up with a clean community with substantial cost

savings from hauling waste By doing so we will also be doing the environment a big

favour (ESWM_Handbookpdf)

Gensan initiated the preparation of a 10-year Integrated Solid Waste

Management (ISWM) Plan with technical assistance from the United States Agency for

International Developmentrsquos Philippine Environmental Governance (EcoGov2) project

after the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the local government unit (LGU)

of Gensan EcoGov2 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

(DENR) Region 12 was signed in July 2005 EcoGov2 currently provides technical

assistance to Gensan in solid waste and wastewater management

HIGHLIGHTS

ISWM Plan

1048698 Gensanrsquos has completed its 10-year ISWM Plan The plan has been presented

to the Gensan ISWM Board and to the City Development Council It is expected to be

legitimized in the 1st quarter of 2008

1048698 the cityrsquos ISWM Plan

Recommends the setting up of a separate Waste Management Office to address

solid waste and wastewater concerns

Information education and communication (IEC)

1048698 IEC activities were conducted in pilot point sources (3 private and public

markets 6 private and public schools 2 barangays and 1 hospital)

1048698 an audience-specific social marketing plan was developed with the multi-

sectoral Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group key implementers from

the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-Solid Waste Management Division

and partners from pilot schools

Waste Segregation

1048698 Waste segregation is strictly enforced in the target hospital Bagsakan Center

and target schools Waste diversion in target hospital is 61 about 50 at Bagsakan

Center and about 80 at target schools

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 14: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

and expensive technologies to support waste management activities developing

countries are more affected than developed countries However considering the

characteristics of waste-generated and the common condition in most developing

countries studies show that this type of technology may not always be a solution but

instead this may only result to a greater financial debt and more environmental and

health damage if not properly managed

In most developing countries the municipal solid waste stream is ldquodominated by

dynamicsrdquo This means that the use of incineration is difficult that the use of composting

is necessary There are also a huge number of people in the informal sector who are

actively involved in the waste collection separation and recycling (Kojima and Michida

ed Economic integration and recycling in Asia an Interim report 2011)

RA 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of

2000 is An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program Creating

the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives Declaring Certain Acts

Prohibited and Providing Penalties Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other

Purposes This Act the stated that it shall Protect public health and environment

Environmentally-sound methods SW avoidance and volume reduction through source

reduction and waste minimization Proper segregation collection transport storage

treatment and disposal of SW excluding incineration It was then stated in the section 10

of this article that ldquoPursuant to the relevant provisions of RA No 7160 otherwise

known as the Local government code the LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictionsrdquo(httpwwwchanroblescomrepublicactno9003html)

The barangay shall be responsible for the collection segregation recycling of

biodegradable recyclable compostable and reusable wastes Material Recovery

Facilities (MRFs) will be established in every barangay or cluster of barangays (Section

1 of Rule XI of the IRR 9003) The LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictions (RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code) Segregation

and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for

biodegradable compostable and reusable wastes provided that the collection of non-

recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or

city (Section 10 of RA 9003) (BALLABADOS_37-44PDF)

Ecological Solid Waste Management Made Easy is a simplified step-by-step

guide in implementing solid waste management in homes and communities is a fruit of

the collaboration of these sectors It is made possible through the generosity of the

United Nations Development Programme through its Community-Based Ecological

Solid Waste Management Programme in the Philippines This do-it-yourself guide to

handling solid waste (basura) is designed to make us appreciate the intent of the law

(Republic Act 9003 the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) and help us

divert 95 of our waste from the dumpsite or landfill We have also published a field

book companion to this handbook that contains training modules on running your own

ecological solid waste management program

Solid waste management is not just the responsibility of the government or our

top local leaders We are all in a position to make a difference in our barangays or

communities Managing our solid waste is no longer a matter of choice RA 9003

mandates it At the start the process may take some learning But once people begin

making proper garbage segregation a habit over time it becomes a way of life The

best way to roll out a solid waste management program in our barangay is to start small

and simple This simple common-sense guide is designed to show us how to go about

it It has everything we need to start a doable practice of segregation in our household

and our community

It will introduce us to widely used techniques Complicated and complex

procedures are translated into easy-to-understand everyday activities It provides

practical tips to make solid waste management less tedious Some communities have

successfully run a solid waste management program at minimal cost and maximum

benefit All it took really was the willingness to do it and the patience and discipline to

get it done In the end we will end up with a clean community with substantial cost

savings from hauling waste By doing so we will also be doing the environment a big

favour (ESWM_Handbookpdf)

Gensan initiated the preparation of a 10-year Integrated Solid Waste

Management (ISWM) Plan with technical assistance from the United States Agency for

International Developmentrsquos Philippine Environmental Governance (EcoGov2) project

after the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the local government unit (LGU)

of Gensan EcoGov2 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

(DENR) Region 12 was signed in July 2005 EcoGov2 currently provides technical

assistance to Gensan in solid waste and wastewater management

HIGHLIGHTS

ISWM Plan

1048698 Gensanrsquos has completed its 10-year ISWM Plan The plan has been presented

to the Gensan ISWM Board and to the City Development Council It is expected to be

legitimized in the 1st quarter of 2008

1048698 the cityrsquos ISWM Plan

Recommends the setting up of a separate Waste Management Office to address

solid waste and wastewater concerns

Information education and communication (IEC)

1048698 IEC activities were conducted in pilot point sources (3 private and public

markets 6 private and public schools 2 barangays and 1 hospital)

1048698 an audience-specific social marketing plan was developed with the multi-

sectoral Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group key implementers from

the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-Solid Waste Management Division

and partners from pilot schools

Waste Segregation

1048698 Waste segregation is strictly enforced in the target hospital Bagsakan Center

and target schools Waste diversion in target hospital is 61 about 50 at Bagsakan

Center and about 80 at target schools

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 15: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

The barangay shall be responsible for the collection segregation recycling of

biodegradable recyclable compostable and reusable wastes Material Recovery

Facilities (MRFs) will be established in every barangay or cluster of barangays (Section

1 of Rule XI of the IRR 9003) The LGUs shall be primarily responsible for the

implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective

jurisdictions (RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code) Segregation

and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for

biodegradable compostable and reusable wastes provided that the collection of non-

recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or

city (Section 10 of RA 9003) (BALLABADOS_37-44PDF)

Ecological Solid Waste Management Made Easy is a simplified step-by-step

guide in implementing solid waste management in homes and communities is a fruit of

the collaboration of these sectors It is made possible through the generosity of the

United Nations Development Programme through its Community-Based Ecological

Solid Waste Management Programme in the Philippines This do-it-yourself guide to

handling solid waste (basura) is designed to make us appreciate the intent of the law

(Republic Act 9003 the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) and help us

divert 95 of our waste from the dumpsite or landfill We have also published a field

book companion to this handbook that contains training modules on running your own

ecological solid waste management program

Solid waste management is not just the responsibility of the government or our

top local leaders We are all in a position to make a difference in our barangays or

communities Managing our solid waste is no longer a matter of choice RA 9003

mandates it At the start the process may take some learning But once people begin

making proper garbage segregation a habit over time it becomes a way of life The

best way to roll out a solid waste management program in our barangay is to start small

and simple This simple common-sense guide is designed to show us how to go about

it It has everything we need to start a doable practice of segregation in our household

and our community

It will introduce us to widely used techniques Complicated and complex

procedures are translated into easy-to-understand everyday activities It provides

practical tips to make solid waste management less tedious Some communities have

successfully run a solid waste management program at minimal cost and maximum

benefit All it took really was the willingness to do it and the patience and discipline to

get it done In the end we will end up with a clean community with substantial cost

savings from hauling waste By doing so we will also be doing the environment a big

favour (ESWM_Handbookpdf)

Gensan initiated the preparation of a 10-year Integrated Solid Waste

Management (ISWM) Plan with technical assistance from the United States Agency for

International Developmentrsquos Philippine Environmental Governance (EcoGov2) project

after the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the local government unit (LGU)

of Gensan EcoGov2 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

(DENR) Region 12 was signed in July 2005 EcoGov2 currently provides technical

assistance to Gensan in solid waste and wastewater management

HIGHLIGHTS

ISWM Plan

1048698 Gensanrsquos has completed its 10-year ISWM Plan The plan has been presented

to the Gensan ISWM Board and to the City Development Council It is expected to be

legitimized in the 1st quarter of 2008

1048698 the cityrsquos ISWM Plan

Recommends the setting up of a separate Waste Management Office to address

solid waste and wastewater concerns

Information education and communication (IEC)

1048698 IEC activities were conducted in pilot point sources (3 private and public

markets 6 private and public schools 2 barangays and 1 hospital)

1048698 an audience-specific social marketing plan was developed with the multi-

sectoral Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group key implementers from

the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-Solid Waste Management Division

and partners from pilot schools

Waste Segregation

1048698 Waste segregation is strictly enforced in the target hospital Bagsakan Center

and target schools Waste diversion in target hospital is 61 about 50 at Bagsakan

Center and about 80 at target schools

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 16: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

mandates it At the start the process may take some learning But once people begin

making proper garbage segregation a habit over time it becomes a way of life The

best way to roll out a solid waste management program in our barangay is to start small

and simple This simple common-sense guide is designed to show us how to go about

it It has everything we need to start a doable practice of segregation in our household

and our community

It will introduce us to widely used techniques Complicated and complex

procedures are translated into easy-to-understand everyday activities It provides

practical tips to make solid waste management less tedious Some communities have

successfully run a solid waste management program at minimal cost and maximum

benefit All it took really was the willingness to do it and the patience and discipline to

get it done In the end we will end up with a clean community with substantial cost

savings from hauling waste By doing so we will also be doing the environment a big

favour (ESWM_Handbookpdf)

Gensan initiated the preparation of a 10-year Integrated Solid Waste

Management (ISWM) Plan with technical assistance from the United States Agency for

International Developmentrsquos Philippine Environmental Governance (EcoGov2) project

after the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the local government unit (LGU)

of Gensan EcoGov2 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

(DENR) Region 12 was signed in July 2005 EcoGov2 currently provides technical

assistance to Gensan in solid waste and wastewater management

HIGHLIGHTS

ISWM Plan

1048698 Gensanrsquos has completed its 10-year ISWM Plan The plan has been presented

to the Gensan ISWM Board and to the City Development Council It is expected to be

legitimized in the 1st quarter of 2008

1048698 the cityrsquos ISWM Plan

Recommends the setting up of a separate Waste Management Office to address

solid waste and wastewater concerns

Information education and communication (IEC)

1048698 IEC activities were conducted in pilot point sources (3 private and public

markets 6 private and public schools 2 barangays and 1 hospital)

1048698 an audience-specific social marketing plan was developed with the multi-

sectoral Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group key implementers from

the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-Solid Waste Management Division

and partners from pilot schools

Waste Segregation

1048698 Waste segregation is strictly enforced in the target hospital Bagsakan Center

and target schools Waste diversion in target hospital is 61 about 50 at Bagsakan

Center and about 80 at target schools

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 17: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

HIGHLIGHTS

ISWM Plan

1048698 Gensanrsquos has completed its 10-year ISWM Plan The plan has been presented

to the Gensan ISWM Board and to the City Development Council It is expected to be

legitimized in the 1st quarter of 2008

1048698 the cityrsquos ISWM Plan

Recommends the setting up of a separate Waste Management Office to address

solid waste and wastewater concerns

Information education and communication (IEC)

1048698 IEC activities were conducted in pilot point sources (3 private and public

markets 6 private and public schools 2 barangays and 1 hospital)

1048698 an audience-specific social marketing plan was developed with the multi-

sectoral Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group key implementers from

the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-Solid Waste Management Division

and partners from pilot schools

Waste Segregation

1048698 Waste segregation is strictly enforced in the target hospital Bagsakan Center

and target schools Waste diversion in target hospital is 61 about 50 at Bagsakan

Center and about 80 at target schools

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 18: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

1048698 Gensan has started the enforcement of segregation at source and segregated

collection in other pilot point sources Composting

1048698 the city is operating a rapid and vermin composting facility at the cityrsquos

materials recovery facility (MRF) compound The facility is processing the

biodegradable wastes recovered daily from the Bagsakan Center

1048698 the city is developing an area for heap composting for biodegradable

recovered from the LGUrsquos collection area

1048698 Pilot schools and one hospital have operational composting systems at source

Other schools outside the pilot areas and 10 purokbarangays are composting in

a small scale basis in offsite composting facilities

Recycling

1048698 All schools 31 puroksbarangays the Bagsakan Center and the pilot hospital

have operational MRFs

Wastewater Management

1048698 Initial assessment has been conducted for the construction of a Wastewater

treatment facility (WWTF) at the public market

1048698 a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BNS-BORDA the company

responsible for the design and construction of the WWTF in the public market is

expected to be signed within the year

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 19: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

1048698 the city has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the

municipality of Alabel in Sarangani Province for the shared use of the Alabel Septage

Treatment Facility

Business Planning

1048698 EcoGov2 is working with the City Planning and Development Office and the

Cityrsquos Finance Office on the cost analysis of running Gensanrsquos SWM program

1048698 The initial results of the cost analysis show that the city is subsidizing around

P29 million a month in the absence of environmental management fees (EMFs) among

households At present only business establishments are paying EMFS

Ordinance

1048698 a draft comprehensive SWM ordinance has been completed This will support

the implementation of the 10-year ISWM plan of the city The ordinance is expected to

be enforced starting the 1st quarter of 2008 (LGU-Profiles-gensanpdf)

ORDINANCE NO 12 series of 2008 is otherwise known as the ldquoGeneral Santos

City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2008Prime An Ordinance providing

for an ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms and incentives declaring certain acts prohibited and providing

penalties appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes It is hereby declared

the policy of the City to adopt and implement a comprehensive integrated and

ecological solid waste management program

(httpspgensantosphbarangayordinance12html)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 20: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

Foreign Literatrure

Rapid growth in population has added unmatched burdens to the urban

municipal systems currently collecting and disposing of solid wastes In Bangalore

India the recent growth in the local economy has led to the rapid expansion of

Bangalore Districtrsquos development and population which includes the surrounding

municipalities The increasing population and development has produced increasing

volumes of waste to be managed by the current systems in place Local solid waste

management has not met the excess demand for proper waste disposal creating a

backlog of wastes that accumulate within the urban environment The deterioration of

the urban environment reinforces incorrect disposal habits as people do not see their

individual impact on such an environment The Integrated Urban Environment Initiative

for Sahakaranagar Layout (IUEISL) aims to create an improved community based solid

waste management program through conducting community awareness and education

programs improving the existing solid waste management program with the

construction of a compostingdry waste segregation facility and providing education and

sanitary working conditions for employees of the solid waste management program The

aim of this paper is to identify current problems creating unsustainable solid waste

management evaluate the sustainable potential for the program and where possible

propose viable solutions to create a sustainable solid waste management system

(mull_jonathanpdf)

The Theory of Waste Management is a unified body of knowledge about waste

and waste management and it is founded on the expectation that waste management is

to prevent waste to cause harm to human health and the environment and promote

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 21: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

resource use optimization Waste Management Theory is to be constructed under the

paradigm of Industrial Ecology as Industrial Ecology is equally adaptable to incorporate

waste minimization andor resource use optimization goals and values Prevention of

waste creation is the main priority of waste management which corresponds to the

principal goal of waste management conservation of resources Moving toward waste

minimisation requires that the firm commits itself to increasing the proportion of non-

waste leaving the process It has been argued that it follows from the laws of

thermodynamics that producing by-products is concomitant of a main product

(Baumgaumlrtner amp de Swaan Arons 2003) For this reason industrial firms have to look

beyond their factory walls and seek for external utilization of their waste in accordance

with the principles of Industrial Ecology (IE) If we accept that waste minimization and

resources us optimization is the most important objective of waste management

(Pongraacutecz 2002) it is essential that WMT is to be considered together with IE as

resource use optimization considerations reach beyond the tradition scope of waste

management( pongracz5pdf)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang

Page 22: Thesis Proposal ( Final)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

AS PERCEIVED BY THE RESIDENTS OF DONtildeA SOLEDAD SUBD

BARANGAY LABANGAL GENERAL SANTOS CITY

_______________________

Jasmin C Macadindang