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.