Ecological solid waste management Act of 2000 (RA No. 9003) Flashcards
Recycled material
Materials that refer to post-consumer material that has been recycled and returned to the economy;
Agricultural waste
Waste generated from planting or harvesting of crops, trimming or pruning of plants and wastes or run-off materials from farms of fields.
Which Bureau manages the law?
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)
Buy-back center
refer to a recycling center that purchases or accepts recyclable materials from the public.
What composes National Solid Waste Commission under the Office of the President?
a. 14 members from the government sector;
b. three members from the private sector
Basis of appointing a private sector representative?
a. integrity;
b. high degree of professionalism;
c. distinguished themselves in environmental and resource management.
Function of National Ecology Center?
It shall provide consulting, informing, training, and networking services for the implementation of the provisions of this act.
Role of Environmental Management Bureau
a. Chair the Commission;
b. Prepare annual National Solid Waste Management Status Report;
c. Prepare and distribute information, education and communication materials on solid waste management;
d. establish methods and other parameters for the measurement of waste reduction, collection and disposal;
e. provide technical and other capability building assistance and support to the LGUs in the development and implementation of local solid waste management plans and programs;
f. recommend policies to eliminate barriers to waste reduction programs;
g. exercise visitorial and enforcement powers to ensure strict compliance;
h. Perform such other powers and functions necessary to achieve the objectives of this act;
i. issue rules and regulations to effectively implement the provision of this act.
Visitorial powers of the department?
a. Have access, right to copy the records required to be maintained.
b. have right to enter premises of any generator, recycler or manufacturer or other facilities any time to question employee or investigate matter necessary to determine any violation, or may aid in the effective enforcement of this act and its implementing rules and regulations.
NOTE: Not applicable to dwelling places, unless, the visitorial power is judicially authorized.
What are the role of LGUs in Solid Waste Management?
a. responsible for the implementation and enforcement of provisions of this act;
Who shall be responsible for the segregation and collection of solid waste management in LGU?
It shall be the barangay level who shall be responsible especially for biodegradable, compostable and reusable wastes.
Who shall be responsible for collection of non-recyclable materials and special wastes?
it shall be the responsibility of the municipality or city.
Can LGUs impose and collect reasonable fees and charges for services rendered?
Yes, LGUs may impose and collect fees for services rendered
Differentiate charges and fees?
Charges refer to pecuniary liability, as rents or fees against persons or property.
Fee means charge fixed by law or ordinance for the regulation or inspection of a business or activity.
Meaning of solid waste?
Refer to all household, commercial waste, non-hazardous institutional and industrial waste, streer sweeping, construction debris, agricultural waste and other non-hazardous/non-toxic solid waste.
