ABSTRACT

Waste is a wide ranging term encompassing most unwanted materials it includes any scrap
material, effluent or unwanted surplus substance or article that requires disposal because it is broken
worn out contaminated or otherwise spoiled. As the material wealth of households has increased,
generation of waste has also steadily increased thus proper waste management play a vital role in
protecting our environment.

This research provides an overview of the waste management and recycling in the Philippines
and the responses of the government to address various problems brought about by improper waste
management, the application of good governance though participation of various stakeholders, strong
awareness campaign, promotion and replication of innovate and appropriate technology to achieve
sound waste management and sustainable recycling industry.
Statement of the Problem

Why is waste management important?

Waste management is an important part in protecting our ecosystem as it ensures the

protection of the environment and of human health. It is not only a technical environmental issue, but
also a highly political one. Waste management is closely related to a number of issue such as urban
lifestyle, resource consumption patterns, jobs, income level and other socio-economic and cultural
factors.

The following questions were raised to guide the study:

1. What are the Policies initiated by the government related to Solid Waste Management?
2. How important is Philippine Republic Act 9003 on the protection of public health and
environment?
3. Do the government applied good governance in dealing with waste management problems?

Scope and Delimitation

The present study is limited only on the waste management policy in the Philippines and Role of
Governance towards effective waste management.

Importance of the Study

Waste management is a global issue besetting the developed, developing and under develop
countries, thus adaptation of acceptable systems of professional waste management is indeed the
foremost concern.

This study is significantly important to:

a. Household-realizing the importance of proper waste management can help save the
environment.
b. Government-formulating programs and projects related to proper waste management can be
beneficial in the entire populations.
c. Students-awareness on the proper waste management can further help the government in
promoting proper waste management.
d. Future Researcher-a great challenge if further study will be conducted to help the government
in the proper waste management program.
Implication of the Study

Waste management problems have continued to exist despite the creation of various policies
because it failed to address the root cause of the problem which is the disposal behavior of households
communities and industries, despite government efforts and initiative waste management is still a
perennial problem in the Philippines