3 r's

• MONEYMONEY

• GARBAGARBAGEGE

unwanted, refuse,

non-sense, rubbish,

junk, litter . . .

Non-Biodegradable /

Recyclable 39%

Residual 13%Biodegradable

48%

Non-Biodegradable /

Recyclable 39%

Residual 13%Biodegradable

48%

COMPOSTABLES RECYCLABLES RESIDUAL

Left-over food / spoiled food Fruit / vegetable peelingsFish / fowlBonesSeeds Hard shellsLeavesGrassAnimal Manure

Bottles / GlassMetal/ Tin cansAluminum/ Soft drinks in canPaper (dry)Cartons/ (dry)Plastics (mineral water bottles, 1.5 liter soft drinks

Sanitary NapkinsDisposable DiapersUsed / worn out ragsCeramics StyroporeSoiled tissue paperLight bulbsTetra PacksCandy wrappersSachets Cigarette buttsRubber

It is an Act providing for an It is an Act providing for an ecological solid waste ecological solid waste management program, management program, creating the necessary creating the necessary

institutional mechanisms institutional mechanisms and incentives, declaring and incentives, declaring

certain Acts prohibited and certain Acts prohibited and providing penalties, providing penalties, appropriating funds appropriating funds

therefore, and for other therefore, and for other purposes.purposes.

Section 10. The Role of the LGUs in Solid Waste Management –Pursuant to the relevant provisions of RA 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code, the LGUs shall be primarily be responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act within their respective jurisdiction.

Segregation and collection of solid waste shall be conducted at the barangay level specifically for biodegradable, compostable and reuseable wastes: Provided, that the collection of non-recyclable materials and special wastes shall be the responsibility of the municipality or city.

Section 32. Establishment of LGU Materials Recovery Facility – There shall be established a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in every Barangay or cluster of Barangay

Section 21. Mandatory Segregation of Solid Waste – The LGUs shall evaluate alternative roles for the public and private sectors in providing collection services, type of collection system, of combination of systems, that best meet their needs: Provided, that segregation of wastes shall primarily be conducted at source, to include household, institutional, industrial, commercial and agricultural sources:

Section 37. Prohibition Against the Use of Open Dumps for Solid Wastes – No open dumps shall be established and operated, nor any practice or disposal of solid waste by any person, including LGUs, which constitutes the use of open dumps for solid waste, be allowed after the effictivity of this Act:

• Magtipid

• Feeds

• Composting (Household)

• Composting (Barangay)

• Barangay MRF

• Junkshop

Common sense tells us the most Common sense tells us the most cost-effective way of managing cost-effective way of managing waste is to do something at the waste is to do something at the source of generation. That is, at source of generation. That is, at home, at the office or at the home, at the office or at the institutional level. Activities such institutional level. Activities such as sorting and eventually as sorting and eventually recovery works best if done at recovery works best if done at this point.this point.

Composting refers Composting refers to the controlled to the controlled decomposition of decomposition of organic matters by organic matters by microorganisms, microorganisms, mainly bacteria and mainly bacteria and fungi, into a humus fungi, into a humus like product.like product.

COMPOSTING

Nature’s way of decomposing biodegradable

waste.

Natural means of recycling

4 ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS:

Nitrogen Carbon Water Air

Use pots (or any object that would serve the same purpose. It should be at least 3x3 ft.

1. Chop the big pieces (the green and brown

ingredients) to make it finer. This will catalyze

the composting process.

NOTE: Green and wet materials

are rich in nitrogen (vegetable & fruit peelings, green leaves, etc.)

Brown and dry materials are rich in carbon (twigs, dried leaves, etc.)

2.Mix the green and brown ingredients.

In cases wherein entrails and other left over food will

be mixed, burry these under the mixture of green and brown waste to avoid

foul odor.

3. Add enough water to the mixture.

4. During the dry season, constantly add enough

water to retain the moisture. During the

wet season, cover your pot to prevent

excessive water.

5.It is essential that the compost breathes air. To

keep air circulation, mix the compost once a week.

Benefits of Composting1. Keeps organic wastes

from land fills2. Provides nutrients to

the soil3. Increases beneficial

soil organisms (worms, etc.)

4. Suppresses certain plant diseases

5. Reduces the need for pesticides and fertilizers

6. Protects soil from erosion

7. Assists environmental remediation

8. Generates income from the sale of compost

• Form a Committee or Core Group

• Create a Solid Waste Management Plan

• Enforce Environmental Laws

• Establish a Materials Recovery Facility