Solid waste management in urban and rural communities of santa cruz watershed, Laguna, Philippines

Issue Date

12-2020

Abstract

Solid waste management (SWM) has become a continuing hurdle for governments and communities because of its multi-faceted nature. With the worsening SWM problem, the Philippines enacted Republic Act 9003, the Ecological Solid Waste Management (SWM) Act 2000, instituting SWM Program. Water quality in water bodies and watersheds is adversely affected by pollution, exacerbated by increasing population and urbanization. This study examined RA 9003 implementation in urban and rural communities of Santa Cruz Watershed (SCW) which drains into Laguna Lake. Knowledge, awareness, and perceptions (KAPs) of communities were elicited using focused group discussions, interviews, and surveys in barangays within the watershed. Municipalities have completed respective10-year SWM Plans, organized SWM Boards, and SWM committees in villages. Communities showed satisfaction with SWM implementation and monitoring but rural communities had higher overall SWM effectiveness ratings. Both communities were willing to pay for a cleaner environment. Challenges that hamper better implementation of RA 9003 include non-segregation of solid waste by residents attributed to lack of awareness and discipline; irregular garbage collection; inadequate garbage trucks; lack of functional materials recovery facilities; and limited government resources. Addressing these concerns will further boost RA 9003 compliance and enhance the effectiveness of implementation and monitoring in the communities.

Source or Periodical Title

Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities

ISSN

0128-7702

Volume

28

Issue

4

Page

2861-2877

Document Type

Article

Physical Description

graphs, map, tables

Language

English

Subject

Philippines, Republic Act 9003, Santa Cruz Watershed, Solid waste management in urban and rural communities, Willingness to pay (WTP)

Identifier

DOI:10.47836/pjssh.28.4.20

Digital Copy

yes

En – AGROVOC descriptors

PHILIPPINES; REPUBLIC ACT 9003; SANTA CRUZ WATERSHED; SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES; WILLINGNESS TO PAY (WTP)

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