The Information Communication & Technology Division (ICTD) promotes sustainable solid waste management practices in compliance with Republic Act 9003, also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. We provide information, resources, and technological support to help communities implement effective waste management strategies that protect public health and the environment.
We provide comprehensive guidance on complying with RA 9003 requirements, including waste segregation at source, collection, transport, storage, treatment, and disposal. Our resources help local government units (LGUs) establish their mandatory 10-year solid waste management plans.
We promote the proper segregation of waste into biodegradable, recyclable, non-recyclable, and special waste categories. Our educational materials and digital tools help communities implement effective segregation systems at households, schools, offices, and other establishments.
We provide information on composting technologies for biodegradable waste, from household-level systems to community-scale facilities. Our resources cover various composting methods including windrow, static pile, and vermicomposting to convert organic waste into valuable soil amendments.
We support the establishment and operation of Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) as mandated by RA 9003. Our team provides technical guidance on MRF design, equipment selection, and operational protocols to maximize resource recovery and prepare materials for recycling markets.
We develop digital platforms and campaigns to increase public awareness and participation in solid waste management programs. Our educational resources help communities understand their roles and responsibilities under RA 9003 while encouraging behavioral change toward sustainable waste practices.
We collect and analyze solid waste management data to monitor compliance with RA 9003 requirements. Our team develops dashboards and reports that track waste diversion rates, recycling performance, and overall program effectiveness to support data-driven decision making.
Republic Act 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, is the cornerstone legislation for waste management in the Philippines. The ICTD provides educational resources about key aspects of this important law.
Scope: Comprehensive framework for systematic waste management
Coverage: All types of solid waste, including municipal, industrial, and special waste
Purpose: Environmental protection, resource conservation, and public health safeguarding
National: National Solid Waste Management Commission
Local: Provincial, City/Municipal SWM Boards
Barangay: SWM Committees for grassroots implementation
Planning: 10-year SWM plans with diversion targets
Implementation: Waste collection, segregation, recycling programs
Facilities: MRF establishment in every barangay or cluster
Open dumping: Strictly prohibited under the law
Waste burning: Banned to prevent air pollution
Improper disposal: Penalties for non-compliance with segregation and disposal regulations
RA 9003 establishes a hierarchy of waste management approaches, prioritizing methods that minimize environmental impact and maximize resource recovery.
The highest priority in the waste hierarchy involves minimizing waste generation through product design, packaging reduction, and consumer education. We provide resources on waste prevention strategies for households, businesses, and institutions to reduce waste at its source.
The second priority involves using items multiple times in their original form rather than discarding them after single use. Our educational materials promote reuse practices such as refillable containers, repair initiatives, and donation programs for items that can still serve their intended purpose.
This approach involves processing waste materials to make new products. We provide information on recyclable materials, collection systems, and market connections to help communities establish effective recycling programs that divert waste from landfills and conserve natural resources.
A critical method for managing biodegradable waste through controlled decomposition. Our resources cover both backyard and community-scale composting techniques to transform organic waste into valuable soil amendments while reducing methane emissions from landfills.
The last resort after all recovery options have been exhausted. We provide guidance on sanitary landfill standards under RA 9003, including proper siting, design, operation, and monitoring to minimize environmental impacts from residual waste disposal.
Find answers to common questions about RA 9003 and solid waste management in the Philippines.