RA 9003

RA 9003: PHILIPPINE
ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE

MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2000
Presented by Batario, Gaite, Garcia,
Go, Santos
Just 2 years ago, the
projected amount of solid
waste generated was
60,640 tons per day

In the year 2000, the annual solid waste generation
reached up to 10 million tons, and was predicted to
increase by 30% in the year 2020.

Purpose of the Law?
declaring prohibited
activities
aims to provide the

necessary solid waste
provide necessary penalties
management program by
to improve waste reduction
establishing the appropriate
funding
RA 9003: PHILIPPINE ECOLOGICAL
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT OF
2000
This is a law that aims to ensure the protection of the welfare of
people and the environment through efficient and effective solid
waste management such as following environmental friendly
disposal, and other ways. This is to maximize the utilization of
the resources and learn to conserve by their own. With this, the
RA 9003 supported the following sustainable development goal
12 wherein it responsible consumption and production
(Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003),
n.d. ; Peña, 2024).
This law was established last January 16, 2001. This

was signed by the former President Gloria Macapagal -
Arroyo (Peña, 2024).
SOLID WASTE
10 Million tons of annual waste
ISSUE
generation 1% - Healtcare Facilities
Expected to rise by 30% in 2010
26% - Commercial
73% - Household
PROCESS
Collection and Recycling or Sanitary

Segragation
Transportation Composting Landfills
SANITARY LANDFILLS
Liners – a system of clay layers and/or geosynthetic
membranes used to contain leachate and reduce or prevent
contaminant flow to groundwater
Leachate collection and treatment system – Installation of

pipes at the low areas of the liner to collect leachate for
storage and eventual treatment and discharge;
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Environmental Benefits Socio-economic Impact
Promotes waste segregation to reduce landfill use. Encourages economic benefits through recycling and
Lowers greenhouse gas emissions and prevents water waste reduction.
contamination. Creates employment opportunities in the waste
Focuses on environmentally-friendly disposal methods. management sector.
Protects land, air, water, and conserves biodiversity. Fosters participation from private sector and
community groups.
Leads to economic activities that contribute to poverty
Health Implications reduction and sustainable development.
Directly improves public health outcomes.

Reduces breeding grounds for disease vectors like
rodents and mosquitoes.
Decreases community exposure to hazardous waste.
Lowers incidence of related health issues.
IN COMPARISON TO
OTHER COUNTRIES
Sweden Germany South Korea
Moving towards a zero- Stands in contrast to the Implemented Volume-
waste model. Philippines in terms of Based Waste Fee System
Relies on converting waste enforcement and integration. reducing waste generation.
to energy. Emphasizes strict waste Charges residents based
management: prevention,
Recycles nearly half of their on non-recyclable waste
reuse, recycling.
waste, uses rest as energy produced.
Packaging Ordinance
resource. Mirrors RA 9003 goals but
mandates recycling of
Minimizes landfill use, with stricter enforcement
materials by producers and
highlights circular economy distributors. and accountability.
benefits. Achieves high recycling rates.
CONCLUSION
Republic Act 9003 addresses the growing issue of solid waste in the
Philippines by providing a framework for proper segregation, recycling,
composting, and disposal. While it aims to protect environmental and
public health, challenges such as inconsistent enforcement, low public
awareness, and limited resources hinder its full implementation.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Increase funding and appoint dedicated personnel to ensure compliance,
particularly at the local level.
Conduct education campaigns and integrate environmental lessons into
school curricula.
Invest in modern waste management systems like waste-to-energy plants to
reduce landfill dependency and turn waste into a resource.
Strengthen partnerships among government agencies, private sectors, and
communities to ensure the effective implementation of RA 9003.
THANK YOU
FOR LISTENING!

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RA 9003: PHILIPPINE

ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE

projected amount of solid

waste generated was

60,640 tons per day

reached up to 10 million tons, and was predicted to

increase by 30% in the year 2020.

aims to provide the

This law was established last January 16, 2001. This

Expected to rise by 30% in 2010

Collection and Recycling or Sanitary

Leachate collection and treatment system – Installation of

Directly improves public health outcomes.

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