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3Ecological Solid

Waste Management Act of 2000

R . A. 9003Overview

R . A. 9003Features

National Solid Waste Management

Commission

National Ecology Center

R . A. 9003

Preparation of a National Solid Waste Management Status Report

Development of a National Solid Waste Management Systems Framework

Department of Interior and Local Government

Features

Solid Waste Management Boards

R . A. 9003Features

REDUCE…..Re-using..Recycling..Composting

R . A. 9003Features

Waste segregation and recycling

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Establishment of a Materials Recovery Facility

Features

Closure/Upgrading of open dumpsites

R . A. 9003Features

Civil, criminal and administrative liability of violators

Incentives to LGUs, private entities and NGOs

Fees shall be imposed on all waste generators.

Fines and penalties for violators.

R . A. 9003Penalties

Prohibited Act PenaltiesLittering, dumping of waste in public areas

Php 300 – Php 1,000 and/or community service of 1 – 15 daysOpen burning of solid

waste

Causing or permitting collection of non-segregated waste

Php 1,000 – Php 3,000 and/or imprisonment of 15 days to 6 months

R . A. 9003Penalties

Prohibited Act PenaltiesEstablishment and operation of open dumpsite

1st offense: Php 500,0002nd offense: 1 – 3 years imprisonment

Mixing of source separated materials with other solid waste

1st offense: Php 500,000 plus 5% - 10% of income for the previous year2nd offense: 1 – 3 years imprisonment