(RA9003) Flashcards
Republic Act No.
9003
“Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000,”
definition of REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9003
a comprehensive and ecological framework for managing solid waste
in the Philippine
(RA 9003) was enacted on
January 26, 2001
e biodegradable wastes such as food waste, garden waste, animal waste and human waste
Compostable Waste
Compostable Waste undergo
biological
degradation
Examples Compostable Waste
- Leftover foods
- Vegetable
- Seeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
any waste material retrieved
from the waste stream and free from contamination
Recyclable Waste
Recyclable Waste Examples
- Newspaper
- Aluminum
- Glass
- Office paper
- Tin cans
solid waste materials that are
non-compostable and non-recyclable
Residual Waste
Residual Waste Examples
- Sanitary napkins
- Disposable diapers
- Worn-out rugs
refer to household hazardous wastes
Special Waste
Special Waste Examples
- Paints
- Thinners
- Household batteries
refer to large worn-out or broken household
appliances
White Goods
Salient Features of RA 9003
Segregation at Source
Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs)
Prohibition of Open Dumps
Producer Responsibility
Five Rs Principle
Incentives for Eco-Friendly Practices
Penalties for Violations
(SWM
Solid waste management
Key components Solid Waste Management
Segregation at Source
Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs
Proper Disposal:
y solid, liquid, or gaseous material that poses a significant
threat to human health
Hazardous Waste
Characterization of Hazardous Wastes:
Ignitability
Corrosivity:
● Reactivity: S
● Toxicity:
easily catch fire
Ignitability
corrode metals or have extreme pH levels.
Corrosivity
cause explosions, toxic fumes, or vapors
Reactivity
harmful or fatal upon ingestion
Toxicity
Examples of Hazardous Waste
Industrial Wastes:
Medical Wastes:
Household Hazardous Wastes:
Electron
Mining Wastes
basic or rudimentary sanitation facility
that lacks certain essential features for ensuring proper hygiene a
Unimproved Toilet.
: Found in urban and developed areas, connected
to septic tanks or
Standard Flush Toilets
Designed to save water, offering full or partial flush
options.
Dual-Flush Toilets
Types of Toilets
Pour-Flush Toilets
Composting Toilets
Bucket Toilets
EcoSan Toilets
e used in areas with no plumbing infrastructure.
Bucket Toilets
Separate urine and feces for nutrient recycling
EcoSan Toilets (
(VIP) Latrine
Ventilated Improved Pit (VIP) Latrine
Water Supply Systems
Piped Water Supply
Deep Wells and Hand Pumps
Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Community Water Tanks
Surface Water
refer to small-scale water sources that
typically provide water to individuals or a very small community
Level 1, or point source
designed to serve multiple households within a community,
often through public taps or standpipes
. Level 2 (Communal Faucet or Standposts)
s involve direct connections to individual households, often
through a full-scale water distribution system managed by municipal or private
entities
Level 3 (Individual House Connection or Waterworks Systems)
