A study on the extent of the implementation of the ecological solid waste management act (RA 9003) in the City of Bacoor, Cavite, 2007-2012.

• Main Authors: Malabanan, Dianil Aira B., Paredes, Jose Victor V., Rustia, Ma. Aleli M., Sardia, John Calvin C.
• Format: Theses and Dissertations NonPeerReviewed
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: JS Local government Municipal government
• Online Access: http://thesis.dlsud.edu.ph/90/7/Malabanan%20etal%20...%20-%20WasteManagement.pdf; http://thesis.dlsud.edu.ph/90/
• Institution: De La Salle University

Name of Institution: De La Salle University- Dasmariñas Address: Dasmariñas Bagong Bayan-B, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite 4115 Title: A Study on the Extent of the Implementation of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003) in the City of Bacoor, Cavite, 2007- 2012. Proponents: Dianil Aira B. Malabanan, Jose Victor V. Paredes, Ma. Aleli M. Rustia, John Calvin C. Sardia, Funding Source: Parents Cost: 10,000 Date Started: November 2012 Date Completed: February 2014 The study focused on the extent of the implementation of Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003) in the City of Bacoor, 2007-2012 in terms and presence of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB), 1O-year Solid Waste Management Plan, Materials Recovery Facility and Final Disposal Area. Problems encountered and interventions made by the city and barangay government were also the focus of this study. Descriptive-qualitative method of research was used with open ended type of questions was utilized as an interview guide to the Local Government Unit of the City of Bacoor represented by CENRO and officials of selected barangays of the City of Bacoor. Conclusions showed that RA 9003 has been fully implemented in the City of Bacoor, the need and importance of multilateral cooperation between the local government unit, barangay, residents, civic and non-governmental organizations plays a vital role in the success of programs implemented by the LGU or barangay in observing proper solid waste management practice. Since there have been problems encountered by the city government and barangay, it can be concluded that successful waste reduction, establishment of Environment and Natural Resources Office, Solid Waste Management Board, 10 year Solid Waste Management Plan, Materials Recovery Facility or Materials Recovery System and the sustainability of the local government and barangay programs are important in studying on the extent of the implementation of the solid waste management policy in the City of Bacoor. Considering these conclusions, it hereby recommends that the City of Bacoor should come up with a plantilla or organizational structure of its CENRO which has four (4) divisions namely; Administrative Division, Parks and Playgrounds Division, Natural Resources Operating Division and Environmental and Waste Management Division for that proper division of responsibilities within the Office. The LGU should have a deeper analysis and study in formulating and making policies and implementing programs and projects concerning solid waste management. Taking into consideration the importance and the possibility of coming up with linkages and multilateral cooperation between the programs and policies of local and foreign governments, local and multinational civil and non-governmental organization in addressing the issue on solid waste management. Strong and unwavering political will and eagerness of the local leaders and residents to comply with RA 9003 is needed to create a culture among its residents in terms of recycling, waste reduction, proper waste management practice and maintenance of cleanliness and sanitation in the City of Bacoor.