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(RA9003) Flashcards

1
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Republic Act No.
9003

A

“Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000,”

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definition of REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9003

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a comprehensive and ecological framework for managing solid waste
in the Philippine

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3
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(RA 9003) was enacted on

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January 26, 2001

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e biodegradable wastes such as food waste, garden waste, animal waste and human waste

A

Compostable Waste

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5
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Compostable Waste undergo

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biological
degradation

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Examples Compostable Waste

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  • Leftover foods
  • Vegetable
  • Seeds
  • Leaves
  • Flowers
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7
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any waste material retrieved
from the waste stream and free from contamination

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Recyclable Waste

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Recyclable Waste Examples

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  • Newspaper
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
  • Office paper
  • Tin cans
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9
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solid waste materials that are
non-compostable and non-recyclable

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Residual Waste

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Residual Waste Examples

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  • Sanitary napkins
  • Disposable diapers
  • Worn-out rugs
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11
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refer to household hazardous wastes

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Special Waste

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12
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Special Waste Examples

A
  • Paints
  • Thinners
  • Household batteries
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13
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refer to large worn-out or broken household
appliances

A

White Goods

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14
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Salient Features of RA 9003

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Segregation at Source

Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs)

Prohibition of Open Dumps

Producer Responsibility

Five Rs Principle

Incentives for Eco-Friendly Practices

Penalties for Violations

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15
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(SWM

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Solid waste management

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Key components Solid Waste Management

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Segregation at Source

Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs
Proper Disposal:

17
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y solid, liquid, or gaseous material that poses a significant
threat to human health

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Hazardous Waste

18
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Characterization of Hazardous Wastes:

A

Ignitability
Corrosivity:
● Reactivity: S
● Toxicity:

19
Q

easily catch fire

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Ignitability

20
Q

corrode metals or have extreme pH levels.

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Corrosivity

21
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cause explosions, toxic fumes, or vapors

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Reactivity

22
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harmful or fatal upon ingestion

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Toxicity

23
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Examples of Hazardous Waste

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Industrial Wastes:
Medical Wastes:
Household Hazardous Wastes:
Electron
Mining Wastes

24
Q

basic or rudimentary sanitation facility
that lacks certain essential features for ensuring proper hygiene a

A

Unimproved Toilet.

25
Q

: Found in urban and developed areas, connected
to septic tanks or

A

Standard Flush Toilets

26
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Designed to save water, offering full or partial flush
options.

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Dual-Flush Toilets

27
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Types of Toilets

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Pour-Flush Toilets
Composting Toilets
Bucket Toilets
EcoSan Toilets

28
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e used in areas with no plumbing infrastructure.

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Bucket Toilets

29
Q

Separate urine and feces for nutrient recycling

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EcoSan Toilets (

30
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(VIP) Latrine

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Ventilated Improved Pit (VIP) Latrine

31
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Water Supply Systems

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Piped Water Supply
Deep Wells and Hand Pumps
Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Community Water Tanks
Surface Water

32
Q

refer to small-scale water sources that
typically provide water to individuals or a very small community

A

Level 1, or point source

33
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designed to serve multiple households within a community,
often through public taps or standpipes

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. Level 2 (Communal Faucet or Standposts)

34
Q

s involve direct connections to individual households, often
through a full-scale water distribution system managed by municipal or private
entities

A

Level 3 (Individual House Connection or Waterworks Systems)

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