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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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