Total
(kgs)
CAVITE 23 676,340.26 44.65% 342,335.72 22.60% 470,938.83 31.09% 25,145.01 1.66% 1,514,759.83
(tons/day) 1,514.76
LAGUNA 30 770,458.25 53.19% 337,066.43 23.27% 323,015.96 22.30% 17,961.43 1.24% 1,448,502.07
(tons/day) 1,448.50
BATANGAS 34 401,483.35 46.64% 217,613.62 25.28% 213,051.31 24.75% 28,665.08 3.33% 860,813.36
(tons/day) 860.81
RIZAL 14 591,312.49 41.86% 457,115.91 32.36% 316,138.88 22.38% 48,028.25 3.40% 1,412,595.53
(tons/day) 1,412.60
QUEZON 41 224,347.52 48.96% 139,025.81 30.34% 87,979.42 19.20% 6,873.39 1.50% 458,226.14
(tons/day) 458.23
TOTAL 142 2,663,941.87 46.78% 1,493,157.50 26.22% 1,411,124.40 24.78% 126,673.16 2.22% 5,694,896.93
(tons/day) 5,694.90
ProvinceRecyclable Residual Special Waste
(kgs/day) (kgs/day) (kgs/day) (kgs/day)
BiodegradableLGUs
676.34 342.34 470.94 25.15
770.46 337.07 323.02 17.96
401.48 217.61 213.05 28.67
591.31 457.12 316.14 48.03
224.35 139.03 87.98 6.87
2,663.94 1,493.16 1,411.12 126.67
5.0 SOLID WASTES
The year 2018 has been a challenging yet a very productive year for
EMB CALABARZON. The office was able to strengthen its support to Local Government Units (LGUs) in implementing R.A. 9003 or the Ecological Solid
Waste Management Act (ESWM) of 2000 through assistances and programs.
In 2018, forty-eight (48) LGUs were provided financial assistance for safe closure & rehabilitation of open & controlled dumpsites amounting to
PhP 126.4M while thirty-four (34) LGUs were given financial assistance for the establishment/upgrading of Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and
procurement of equipment.
5.1 Sources and Characteristics of Solid Waste
For 2018, the average volume of wastes generated within the region is about five thousand six hundred ninety four tons per day (5,694 tpd).
This is based on the submitted 10-year plans submitted by the LGUs. Below is the breakdown of different categories of wastes based on latest Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS) of LGUs stated in their 10-year
SWM plans.
List of Waste Classification in CALABARZON Region (2018)
The bulk of waste generation is biodegradable wastes comprising of 41-
53% of the total waste generation. The special wastes have the smallest volume which is around 1.24-3.40%.
In terms of waste generation per capita, the average is 0.320 kg per
head per day. Below is the waste generation per capita per province in CALABARZON Region. The province of Quezon has the smallest per capita
waste generation in the region which is 0.190 kg per capita while the province of Cavite has the largest at 0.385 kg per capita generation.
Waste Generation per capita per Province in R4A
Province Waste Generation Per
Capita
(kg/day)
CAVITE 0.385
LAGUNA 0.374
BATANGAS 0.291
RIZAL 0.360
QUEZON 0.190
AVERAGE 0.320kg/day
5.2 Existing Solid Waste Facilities
Disposal Sites in CALABARZON Region
PROVINCE NO. OF
LGU NO OD/CDF
Operating
OD/CDF
CLOSED AND
REHAB DONE
UNDER
REHAB
CLOSED OD/CDF BUT NO
REHAB ACT
LGU
w/
OWN SLF
Cavite 23 4 7 4 7 1 1
Laguna 30 9 6 2 10 0 3
Batangas 34 8 11 9 2 0 4
Rizal 14 5 1 2 4 2 0
Quezon 41 1 20 5 6 0 9
TOTAL 142 27 44 22 29 3 17
In 2018, CALABARZON Region has seventeen (17) operational sanitary landfills owned and operated by LGUs. In terms of OD/CDF, a total of twenty-two (22) OD/CDF were already closed and rehabilitated while twenty-nine (29)
OD/CDF are currently undergoing rehabilitation. Three (3) LGUs have closed yet abandoned OD/CDF.
There are still forty-four (44) operational OD/CDF within the Region.
Based on report, twenty-seven (27) LGUs have no disposal facilities and are only clustering with LGUs with SLF or using private SLF as disposal facility.
Status of Sanitary Landfill w/in R4A (Government-owned & Private)
YEAR 2018
PROVINCE
No. of SLFs (regardless if operational or under
construction)
Government-owned
Private Total
CAVITE 1 1 2
LAGUNA 4 4 8
BATANGAS 4 2 6
RIZAL - 3 3
QUEZON 16 - 16
TOTAL SLFs 35
Sanitary Landfills (SLFs) are engineered disposal sites which serve as
the final destination of residual wastes. The table above shows the current status of SLFs in CALABARZON Region. There are thirty-five (35) SLFs in 2018, both private (10) and government (25) owned.
Below is the listing of Sanitary Landfills in CALABARZON Region in
2018.
Sanitary Landfills in CALABARZON Region as of 2018
(regardless if operational or under construction)
LGU Ownership
1. Imus City Private
2. Sta. Cruz, Laguna (Global
Environment, Technologies and
General Services GEMTECH Inc) Private
3. Calamba (SURI Waste Mgt.) Private
4. San Pedro (Pilotage SLF) Private
5. Bauan Private
6. Taysan Private
7. San Mateo Private
8. Morong(Morong Engineered Sanitary
Landfill) Private
9. Rodriguez (GREEN LEAF) Private
10. kay Anlog SLF Private
11. Dasmarinas, Cavite Government
12. Bay Government
13. Kalayaan Government
14. Paete Government
15. San Pablo Government
16. Alitagtag Government
17. Batangas City Government
18. Cuenca Government
19. Lemery Government
20. Dolores Government
21. General Nakar Government
22. Gumaca Government
23. Infanta Government
24. Mauban Government
25. Pagbilao Government
26. Plaridel Government
27. Sampaloc Government
28. Sariaya Government
29. Tayabas Government
30. Lucena City Government
31. Real Government
32. Lucban Government
33. Quezon, Quezon Government
34. Guinayangan Government
35. Candelaria Government
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
CAVITEWaste Generation (kgs/day) 1,514,759.83 1,565,807.24 1,618,574.94 1,673,120.92 1,729,505.09 1,787,789.41
(tons/day) 1,514.76 1,565.81 1,618.57 1,673.12 1,729.51 1,787.79
LAGUNAWaste Generation (kgs/day) 1,448,502.07 1,484,280.07 1,520,941.79 1,558,509.05 1,597,004.22 1,636,450.23
(tons/day) 1,448.50 1,484.28 1,520.94 1,558.51 1,597.00 1,636.45
BATANGASWaste Generation (kgs/day) 860,813.36 881,558.96 902,804.53 924,562.12 946,844.07 969,663.01
(tons/day) 860.81 881.56 902.80 924.56 946.84 969.66
RIZALWaste Generation (kgs/day) 1,412,595.52 1,453,278.27 1,495,132.69 1,538,192.51 1,582,492.45 1,628,068.23
(tons/day) 1,412.60 1,453.28 1,495.13 1,538.19 1,582.49 1,628.07
QUEZONWaste Generation (kgs/day) 458,226.14 465,053.71 471,983.01 479,015.56 486,152.89 493,396.57
(tons/day) 458.23 465.05 471.98 479.02 486.15 493.40
TOTAL WASTE GENERATION
(kgs/day) 5,694,896.92 5,849,978.25 6,009,436.96 6,173,400.15 6,341,998.72 6,515,367.45
(tons/day) 5,694.90 5,849.98 6,009.44 6,173.40 6,342.00 6,515.37
PROVINCEYEAR
List of Established Central Materials Recovery Facility (CMRF) in CALABARZON Region
LGUs with CENTRAL MRF
PROVINCE
No.
of
LGUs
WITH
CENTRAL
MRF
OPERATIONAL CENTRAL MRF
NON-
OPERATIONAL
CENTRAL MRF
ON-GOING
CONSTRUCTION OF CENTRAL
MRF
NO ESTABLISHED
CAVITE 23 23 14 6 3 -
LAGUNA 30 30 23 4 3 -
BATANGAS 34 33 27 5 1 1
RIZAL 14 14 10 4 - -
QUEZON 41 40 24 10 6 1
OVER ALL
TOTAL 142 140 98 29 13 2
Out of one hundred forty-two (142) LGUs within the Region, one hundred forty (140) LGUs were able to put up Central Materials Recovery
Facilities (CMRF). Ninety-eight (98) is functional; twenty-nine (29) is not while thirteen (13) CMRFs are currently under construction. However, two (2) LGUs
have no established CMRF. 5.3 Projection of Solid Waste Generation
Waste Generation Projection per Province
The table above shows the projection of waste generation per province
from 2018 to 2023. Calculations were based on the Waste Analysis and
Characterization Study (WACS) submitted by LGUs. The province of Cavite
has the highest forecasted waste generation rate by year 2019 onwards. From among the five (5) provinces, Quezon has the lowest waste generation rate as
forecasted in year 2019 and on the years to come.
5.4 Ecological Solid Waste Management
5.4.1 Legislation and Policy (including enforcement & compliance)
A. Strengthening of the Regional Ecology Center
EMB-CALABARZON conducted training to the members of the Regional Ecology Center (REC) last June 28, 2018 at
Monte Vista Hot Spring Resort in Laguna. The objective of the training is to strengthen the REC through lecture in terms of
updates re RA 9003 and other success stories of partner LGUs and OGAs. The REC serves as the venue for consulting, information, training and networking services for the
implementation of the provisions of the ESWM Act.
Several agencies participated in the event including Department of Education (DepEd), Department of
Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Agriculture (DA), Commission on Higher
Education (CHED), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Energy (DOE), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippine
National Police (PNP), National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), DENR
4A, EMB 4A – ESWM Staffs and all PG-ENROs of the region.
Current situation in the country and CALABARZON
Region, roles of the NSWMC members, policy updates and NSWMC Resolutions are some of the topics that were
presented in the training. The status of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between REC members was also updated.
Some of the members shared their SWM programs and initiatives in accordance to RA 9003 and also key ideas on how to improve SWM implementation.
Photo above taken from the REC meeting held last June 28, 2018 at Monte Vista Hot Spring Resort in Laguna
B. Capability Development for Solid Waste Enforcers & Educators Team – Environmental Monitoring Officers (SWEET-EnMOs) with PENROs, CENROs, PEMOs and EMB
RO Personnel
A three-day training/seminar-workshop on the upgrading/integration of SWEET to “SWEET-Environmental
Monitoring Officers” was conducted last April 11 to 13, 2018 in Tayabas City, Quezon. The training aimed to increase the effectiveness and broaden the skills and knowledge of each
SWEET-EnMOs member assigned in the Region.
The guideline on the new set-up of the program was discussed by Ms. Juvinia Serafin from SWMD-CO. Each
SWEET-EnMO is expected to deliver different environmental monitoring undertakings other than solid waste management. During the training, the different EMB
Mandates were discussed by speakers from this office. SWEET-EnMO members also had group activities regarding
community organizing and other concepts related to community participation/involvement.
Photos above were taken during the Capacity Development for SWEET-EnMOs held last April 11-13, 2018 held in Nawawalang Paraiso Hotel
and Resort, Tayabas City, Quezon
C. Coaching on the Finalization of the Ten-Year Solid Waste Management Plans of Local Government Units (LGUs)
To assist the LGUs in the finalization of their 10-year SWM
plans, this office conducted a coaching on the drafting, evaluation, and finalization of their SWM plan. This was held last
October 09-11, 2018 in Tayabas City, Quezon.
The training was spearheaded by Mr. Jepp Ferales, a plan
evaluator from EMB-CO. Topics such as WACS, waste projection and SWM planning were tackled. It was participated by all LGUs
with submitted SWM plans but are still not yet approved.
Photos above were taken during the Coaching on the Finalization of 10-
Year SWMP of LGUs last Oct. 9-11, ‘18 held in Nawawalang Paraiso Hotel and Resort, Tayabas City, Quezon
D. Approval of LGUs’ with Solid Waste Management Plans In 2018, eight (8) Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plans
of different LGUs within the Region were approved. Components for evaluation and approval are as follows: A- Waste Analysis and
Characterization Study (WACS); B- Source Reduction/Collection/Transfer; C & D- Processing, Composting
and Recycling/SWM Facility and Final Disposal; and E & F- Management of Special Waste/Education/Incentive Program.
Below is the list of the LGUs with approved solid waste management plans this 2018.
List of LGUs with SWM Plans approved last 2018
No. Province Municipality Status
1 Cavite
Dasmariñas Approved
2 GMA Approved
3
Batangas
Taal Approved
4 Mabini Approved
5 San Pascual Approved
6 Padre Garcia Approved
7 Balete Approved
8 Quezon Tayabas Approved
Below is the list of the status of the 10-Yr SWM Plan of LGUs in CALABARZON Region as of 2018.
Status of 10-Yr SWM Plan in CALABARZON Region
Province Approved For
Evaluation
No
Submission
CAVITE 22 1 0
LAGUNA 30 0 0
BATANGAS 23 11 0
RIZAL 14 0 0
QUEZON 5 34 2
Total 94 46 2
As of this year, ninety-four (94) SWM plans were already approved by NSWMC. Forty-six (46) plans were submitted for
evaluation. Two (2) LGUs still have not submitted their 10-year SWM plans.
E. Compliant Local Government Units (LGUs) for 2018
The table below shows the list of thirty-four (34) LGUs compliant to R.A. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste
Management Act of 2000. Reports disclosed that the following LGUs demonstrate satisfactory performance in the
implementation of R.A. 9003.
Four (4) aspects were considered for LGUs compliant to RA
9003. These are mandatory segregation at source, segregated collection, establishment of MRF, and final disposal facility.
List of Compliant LGUs Monitored this 2018 (with Reports in RO)
No. PROVINCE LGUs
1
CAVITE
Silang
2 Gen. Mariano Alvarez
3 Dasmariñas City
4 Kawit
5 Rosario
6 Cavite City
7 General Trias City
8
LAGUNA
Luisiana
9 Pagsanjan
10 Rizal
11 Majayjay
12 Nagcarlan
13 Calauan
14 Los Baños
15 Sta. Cruz
16
BATANGAS
Taysan
17 Lemery
18 Laurel
19 San Pascual
20 Lobo
21
RIZAL
Taytay
22 Pililla
23 Angono
24 Antipolo City
25 Teresa
26 Tanay
27 Binangonan
28
QUEZON
Sampaloc
29 Pagbilao
30 Gumaca
31 Lucena City
32 Sariaya
33 Mauban
34 San Antonio
5.4.2 Programs and projects (including investments)
A. Financial Assistance for Establishment/Upgrading of
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and procurement of a
SWM equipment & for Safe Closure and Rehabilitation Program (SCRP) of Open and Controlled Dumpsites
For 2018, thirty-four (34) LGUs were provided financial
assistance for upgrading/establishment of MRF and procurement of a SWM equipment.
Below is the list of LGUs with financial assistance for upgrading/establishment of MRF this 2018:
List of LGUs with Financial Assistance for Establishment/Upgrading of MRF & Procurement of Equipment
No. Province LGU Amount
Downloaded to LGU
1
CAVITE
Rosario ₱475,000.00
2 Ternate ₱427,500.00
3 Tanza ₱427,500.00
4 Cavite City ₱427,500.00
5 Mendez ₱427,500.00
6 Bacoor City ₱427,500.00
7
LAGUNA
Pila ₱427,500.00
8 Calamba City ₱427,500.00
9 Cabuyao City ₱427,500.00
10 Nagcarlan ₱427,500.00
11 Los Baños ₱427,500.00
12 Paete ₱427,500.00
13 Cavinti ₱427,500.00
14
BATANGAS
Malvar ₱475,000.00
15 San Juan ₱427,500.00
16 Mabini ₱427,500.00
17 Cuenca ₱427,500.00
18 Alitagtag ₱427,500.00
19 Lemery ₱427,500.00
20
RIZAL
Morong ₱427,500.00
21 Cardona ₱427,500.00
22 Rodriguez ₱427,500.00
23 Angono ₱427,500.00
24 Tanay ₱427,500.00
25 QUEZON Burdeos ₱427,500.00
26 Agdangan ₱427,500.00
27 Tayabas City ₱427,500.00
28 Plaridel ₱427,500.00
29 Dolores ₱427,500.00
30 Infanta ₱427,500.00
31 Real ₱427,500.00
32 Sariaya ₱427,500.00
33 Padre Burgos ₱427,500.00
34 Pitogo ₱427,500.00
Below is the listing of the LGUs with financial assistance
for safe closure and rehabilitation of OD/CDF last 2017/2018
(Included in 2017 WFP; budget was downloaded in 2018):
List of LGUs with Financial Assistance on SCRP of Open and Controlled Dumpsites
LGU NET TO LGU
CAVITE
1 Alfonso 2,195,225.80
2 Amadeo 1,219,575.80
3 Mendez 2,750,981.18
LAGUNA
4 Alaminos 2,699,903.17
5 Calauan 2,921,103.23
6 Famy 2,778,950.77
7 Liliw 5,061,163.00
8 Mabitac 2,776,055.80
9 Sta. Maria 908,800.40
10 Victoria 2,693,832.03
BATANGAS
11 Agoncillo 2,510,939.39
12 Balayan 1,166,263.07
13 Balete 3,258,969.93
14 Calaca 3,783,580.52
15 Calatagan 3,251,109.32
16 Lian 1,877,862.47
17 Nasugbu 4,620,061.22
18 Bauan 1,876,704.10
19 Sto. Tomas 1,702,956.07
20 Taal 3,574,822.45
21 Talisay 1,935,386.87
22 Tuy 1,450,685.47
RIZAL
23 Antipolo 3,272,279.43
24 Binangonan 5,387,158.67
25 Jala-jala 2,189,520.73
QUEZON
26 Alabat 3,164,474.62
27 Buenavista 2,288,613.97
28 Calauag 1,889,142.23
29 Candelaria 2,619,285.22
30 Catanauan 1,793,263.70
31 Gen. Luna 2,385,856.60
32 Guinayangan 714,248.32
33 Lopez 3,367,674.00
34 Lucban 4,589,001.60
35 Lucena 2,911,427.00
36 Macalelon 2,324,945.13
37 Mulanay 1,530,637.47
38 Padre Burgos 2,231,270.38
39 Panukulan 2,114,561.30
40 Patnanungan 2,524,366.60
41 Perez 2,926,735.93
42 Quezon 918,570.66
43 San Andres 2,565,374.30
44 San Francisco 2,595,519.70
45 San Narciso 3,653,688.60
46 Tagkawayan 4,108,631.51
47 Tiaong 2,467,328.60
48 Unisan 2,920,091.95
All financial assistance were awarded last April 10, 2018 in Bayview Park Hotel, Malate, Manila.
B. Bayan ko, Linis ko! Program
The meeting/seminar re “Bayan ko, Linis ko! Program” was conducted last November 29, 2018 in Tayabas
City, Quezon. It was participated by seventy (70) MENROs/CENROs within the region. Topics such as MRF
operation, SCRP of dumpsites, waste reduction, best practices on SWM and were discussed by speakers from this office and selected LGUs. Several issues and concerns
pertaining to waste management were raised by different LGUs. A speaker from cement manufacturing industry
(CEMEX) in Rizal was invited to present some options to address issues particularly on plastics and offered possible
linkage on LGUs with potential to recover plastics from their waste streams. The LGU of GMA presented their technology on bio-gas which cater even to households.
Photos above were taken during the “Bayan ko, Linis ko!” last Nov. 29, ‘18 held in Nawawalang Paraiso Hotel and
Resort, Tayabas City, Quezon
C. Support in Closure and Rehabilitation of old San Mateo Landfill
In 2018, maintenance of old Sanitary Landfill was undertaken by four (4) laborers hired in the area. These
laborers are tasked to do regular weeding of the area to control the possible occurrence of fire. Quarterly monitoring
of the area is done by technical staff of this Office. Below are some findings and observations in one of the
periodic monitoring of this Office:
1. Cutting of grass is on-going.
2. According to some security guards, there are no signs of simultaneous burning in the area.
3. Waste pickers are not allowed in any part of the closed landfill.
4. No animal was seen in the area. 5. According to the security guard in the area, fishes can be
found in the leachate pond. 6. The nine (9) security guards simultaneously monitor the
area twice a day to ensure non-entry to the area.
The project is recommended for assessment and for
post closure maintenance activities.
Above are recent photos of the closed Old San Mateo SLF
5.4.3 Civil Society Initiatives
This Office was not able to record initiatives by any Civil Society last 2018.
5.4.4 Local Government Initiatives
For 2018, this Office monitored several LGUs with exemplary practices on solid waste management. These
LGUs were reported as compliant LGUs. Discussions of the compliant LGUs were provided below.
5.4.5 Research and Development
This Office was not able to record Research and development related to solid waste management. The
Research and development aspect is implemented by ERDB.
5.4.6 Public Awareness and Environmental Education
A. Environmental Summit 2018
Environmental Summit 2018 was conducted last
July 24, 2018 at Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City, Cavite.
The program involves the Milestones & Challenges of the ESWM and the Updates and
Challenges on Climate Change. Engr. Eli Ildefonso, Executive Director of the NSWMC and Asst. Director
Vizminda Osorio of EMB-CO graced the event. Success stories of various river adopters in the region were presented. The highlight of the summit was the
awarding / recognition for selected LGUs and industries for Best Environmental Technologies (BET),
Best Available Practices (BAP) in SWM. Various exhibitors from different LGUs and industries actively
participated. Also, industries that participated in the “Adopt a River / Estero” Program were also recognized.
One of the highlights of the event is the awarding of the Search for the Cleanest & Greenest LGU’s Model
Barangay Program. Below is the list of winners. Each received PhP 100,000.00 as token for collated efforts in
implementing RA 9003. Below is the list of winners of the said program.
Photos above were taken during the Environmental Summit 2018 held last
July 24, 2018 in Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City, Cavite.
Winners of the Search for the C&G LGUs (Model Barangay)
5.5 Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Below are some of the LGUs within the five provinces of the region with best practices in the implementation of RA 9003 or the
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.
LGU Barangay Recognition
Carmona Brgy. 8 Top 3 overall in regional entry
Tagaytay City Brgy. San Jose
Mendez Palocpoc
City of Imus, Cavite
• The city has an Ecology Center located at Brgy. Buhay na Tubig, Imus, Cavite and a Composting Facility located at Brgy. Malagasang I, Imus Cavite.
• The Ecology Center has functional components including Recycling Shop, Organic Garden, Medicinal Garden, Vermi-Composting Facility, Charcoal Briquetting Facility, Brick Making Facility and a Butterfly
Garden. • The chairs produced from the recycling shop are donated to Imus, Pilot
Elementary School. • Different programs are being implemented in the municipality to cater
the recyclables such as Eco-savers Program in Imus Pilot Elementary School where recyclables are brought to school to use as raw materials
in making crafts/artwork. • Another program of the city for recycling is the “Basu-raffle” where 1 kg
of plastics is traded for one raffle ticket. Raffle draw is done monthly
where anyone could have a chance to win groceries and the like. • An average of 1.15 tons of plastic residuals are collected monthly this
2018 thru the Eco-savers and the “Basu-raffle” programs. Portion of
shredded plastics are collected by Villar Foundation. • Segregation at source of the city is at 87% while waste diversion is at
80%. • As of October 2018, the city’s sales for their recyclable materials have
reached a total of PhP 5,115,393.00. The fund is utilized for
maintenance of Ecology Center, Composting Facility, and other projects of the city.
Photo Documentation
Imus Ecology Center Recycling Shop
Recycling Shop Staffs Plastic Shredder from EMB FA
Recycled Eco-Bags Recycled Plastic Bags
Dumped plastics for recycling Produced chairs from recycled mat’ls
Charcoal Briquetting Facility Produced Charcoal
Brick Making Facility Produced Bricks with plastics
Medicinal Garden Vermi-Composting Facility
Composting Facility
Composting Facility Staffs Bio-reactors
Municipality of Kalayaan, Laguna
• Segregation at source is practiced at 92%. • The municipality has three (3) mini dump trucks (5 cu. m. each) while
Brgy. San Antonio has their own truck with the same capacity, used in waste collection and transportation.
• The MRF has compartments for plastic/glass bottles, paper/plastics and metals
• The different equipment installed in the MRF includes a bio-reactor for
composting, plastic shredder, moisture meter and an oxygen meter.
• An approximate of 2.5 metric tons of biodegradables is manufactured into compost. Composts are sold for PhP 30.00 per kilo for pick-up and
PhP 40.00 if delivered.
• Recyclables are hauled by the municipality’s accredited junkshops with a monthly average of 500 kg. A minimum of 25 kg of plastics per day
are shredded in the facility.
• The municipality’s monthly waste generation is 3.80 metric tons and waste diversion is at 80%.
• The shredded plastics are sold to CEMEX once a month once the volume reached 2 tons.
• Special wastes are collected by Dolometrix.
• The residual wastes with a monthly average of 0.80 metric tons are
disposed to the municipality’s own SLF.
Photo Documentation
MRF Building Compartments for solid wastes
Hazardous Wastes Vault Plastic Shredder
An open cell in the SLF Covered cell in the SLF
Municipality of Malvar, Batangas
• The LGU has a central Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) located in Brgy. San Pioquinto, Malvar, Batangas.
• The MRF is equipped with bio reactor, plastic shredder, plastic
compressor and brick making machine.
• Vermi-composting is practiced. The LGU has successfully addressed the concern on used diapers as it comprises the bulk of residual
wastes thru vermi-composting. Composts are utilized by the LGU.
• According to MENRO, segregation at source and segregated collection are strictly implemented. Likewise, “No-segregation, No-collection”
policy is also being practiced.
• Segregation at Source is at 70% while waste diversion is estimated at 80%.
Photo Documentation
Central MRF of Malvar, Batangas Bailing Machine
Bailed Plastics Vermi-Composting Facility
Vermi-Composting beds
Municipality of Teresa, Rizal
• The residual wastes are disposed to Morong Engineered Sanitary Landfill in Morong, Rizal.
• The LGU has established a Central Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in
Sitio Pantay, Brgy. Dalig, Teresa, Rizal. All barangays have own Materials Recovery Facility.
• The MRF measures nine thousand square meters (9,000 sq.m.). It has an area designated for composting. It also has several equipment installed including bio-reactor, bio-waste shredder, plastic pulverizer,
charcoal briquette machine, bricks making machine and sewing machine. It also has a room for pillow-making.
• About eighty five percent (85%) of the municipality practices segregation
at source.
Photo Documentation
Central MRF of Teresa, Rizal Produced Concrete Tiles
Hollow Blocks Maker Composting Facility
Bioreactor
Atimonan, Quezon
• The LGU has a Recycling Processing Plant located in Brgy. Balubad,
Atimonan, Quezon.
• The plant has a composting facility, concrete pavement brick-making facility and an area for processing recyclables.
• The facility houses two (2) 1-tonner Rapid Composters for composting, a plastic shredder and a plastic pulveriser.
• The LGU donates shredded plastics to Villar Foundation in exchange for wooden armchair in schools.
• The bricks are sold for PhP 12.00 while a sack of compost is sold for PhP 100.00.
• Recycled products produced in the MRF include plastic mattress,
pillows stuffed with shredded plastics, flower pots made of plastics.
Photo Documentation
Recycling Plant Produced pavement bricks
Produced pavement bricks Composting Facility
Produced pavement bricks Plastic Ornamental
5.6.1 Challenges (Issues and Concerns)
1. Although there are a number of sanitary landfills in the Region, majority are not intended for clustering. Hence,
most of the LGUs with no sanitary landfill operate open dumpsites and/or sometimes resort to open burning.
2. Solid waste management remains the least priority of many LGUs hence with the least budget allocation.
3. The practice of mixed collection of wastes discourages
segregation at source.
4. There are very limited markets for products produced from recycled materials.
5. The limited markets for recyclable materials discourage segregation at source.
6. The very high cost of waste-to-energy projects hinders
the LGUs to host WTE. 7. IEC campaign seems insufficient to encourage the
practice of SWM in households.
8.Limited financial opportunities/returns/incentives for those who are practicing SWM.
5.6.2 Recommendations
1. There should be one centralized disposal facility for every
province. This could be done through BOT scheme.
2. Incentives should be given to LGUs that will consider SWM as one of its top priority program.
3. Strengthen linkage with Office of the Ombudsman to re filing of case for non-complying LGUs to include the
barangay level.
4. Explore markets for products and recyclable materials. Provision of incentives could be considered.
5. In terms of IEC, tapping of television advertisements/promotions can be done in highly
urbanized cities generating more wastes.