Current organic waste recycling and the potential for local recycling through urban agriculture in Metro Manila

Issue Date

11-2011

Abstract

Using the solid waste management programmes of three barangays (the smallest unit of local government in the Philippines) in Quezon City, Metro Manila, as a case study, this research aimed to further the development of efficient organic waste recycling systems through the promotion of urban agricultural activities on green and vacant spaces. First, the quantity of organic waste and compost produced through ongoing barangay projects was measured. The amount of compost that could potentially be utilized on farmland and vacant land within the barangays was then identified to determine the possibility of a local recycling system. The results indicate that, at present, securing buyers for compost is difficult and, therefore, most compost is distributed to large neighbouring farm villages. However, the present analysis of potential compost use within the barangay demonstrates that a more local compost recycling system is indeed feasible. © 2011 International Solid Waste Association.

Source or Periodical Title

Waste Management and Research

ISSN

0734-242X

Volume

29

Issue

11

Page

1213-1221

Document Type

Article

Language

English

Subject

Barangay, compost, geographical information systems, Organic waste, recycling system, vacant land

Identifier

doi:10.1177/0734242X10386638.

Digital Copy

yes

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