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RA 9003

ECOLOGICAL
SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT
ACT OF 2000
Presented by:
Ronalyn B. Batistis BSED-SCI 4B
REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 9003
An act providing for an Ecological Solid Waste
Management (ESWM) program, creating the
necessary institutional mechanisms and
incentives, declaring certain acts prohibited
and providing penalties, appropriating funds
therefor, and for other purposes
WHAT IS SOLID
WASTE?
Solid waste refers to any discarded or unwanted
material that is typically in a solid or semi-solid state.

Examples:
• Household waste: Food scraps, paper, plastic, glass,
metal, yard waste
• Industrial waste: Manufacturing waste, construction
debris, electronic waste (e-waste)
• Agricultural waste: Crop residues, animal waste, manure
• Municipal solid waste (MSW): Waste generated by
households and businesses within a municipality.
WHAT IS SOLID
WASTE
MANAGEMENT?
Solid waste management is the
collection, transport, processing,
and disposal of solid waste in a
way that minimizes its impact on
human health and the
environment.
KEY PRINCIPLES:
1.Reduce, Reuse, Recycle:
-this forms the cornerstone of ESWM

Reduce: Minimize waste generation at the source through


measures like:
-Conserving resources (water, energy)
-Purchasing durable goods
-Avoiding excessive packaging

Reuse: Finding new uses for existing items (e.g., repurposing


containers, repairing broken items)

Recycle: Processing used materials into new products (e.g.,


paper, plastic, glass)
KEY PRINCIPLES:

2. Segregation at Source:
-Separating waste into diff erent categories (e.g., compostables,
recyclables, non-recyclables) at the point of generation.

3. Composting:
-Converting organic waste (food scraps, yard waste) into
nutrient-rich soil

4. Waste Minimization:
-Implementing strategies to reduce the volume and toxicity of
waste generated.

5. Resource Recovery:
-Extracting valuable materials from waste for reuse or
recycling.

6. Safe Disposal:
-When necessary, disposing of waste in environmentally sound
landfi lls or through other appropriate methods.
BENEFITS OF
• Environmental
conserves
ESWM:
Protection:
natural
Reduces
resources, and
pollution,
protects
ecosystems.

• Resource Conservation: Maximizes the use of


valuable materials and minimizes the need for new
resources.

• Public Health: Improves sanitation and reduces the


risk of disease.

• Economic Benefi ts: Creates jobs in the recycling


and waste management sectors, and reduces waste
disposal costs.

• Community Development: Fosters a sense of


RA 9003
PENALTIES:
The penalties for violating the Ecological Solid Waste Management
Act of 2000 (RA 9003) include fi nes, imprisonment, and community
service:

• Littering: A fi ne of P300–P1,000 or 1–15 days of community service

• Squatting in open dumps and landfi lls: A fi ne of P5,000 plus 5–


10% of the off ender's net income from the previous year

• Discharging untreated wastewater: A fi ne of P10,000–P200,000 per


day of violation

• Failure to clean up: A fi ne of P50,000–P100,000 per day of violation


and imprisonment of 2–4 years

• Failure to clean up resulting in serious injury or loss of life: A


fi ne of P500,000 per day and imprisonment of 6.1–12 years

• Gross violation: A fi ne of P500,000–P3,000,000 per day and


criminal charges
EXAMPLES OF
ESWM PRACTICES:
• Community composting programs
• Recycling programs for
households and businesses
• Waste reduction campaigns
• Landfi ll diversion initiatives
• Developing and implementing
waste management plans
CONCLUSION
In essence, RA 9003 provides a legal
framework for the proper
management of solid waste in the
Philippines, aiming for a cleaner and
more sustainable environment.
THANK YOU

I HOPE YOU HAVE


LEARNED
SOMETHING!

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