LANDFILL LECTURE 4

Who composes the National Solid Waste Management Commission?

• Twelve members from the government sector and five members from the private sector.

• Fourteen members from the government sector and three members from the private sector.

• Ten members from the government sector and six members from the private sector.

• Fifteen members from the government sector and two members from the private sector.

What is the purpose of research on solid waste management?

• To improve methods of collecting, disposing, and recovering materials and energy from solid waste.

• To increase the amount of waste generated in urban areas.

• To promote the use of single-use plastics.

• To reduce the cost of waste management services.

What is the purpose of the National Ecology Center?

• To assist local government units in establishing and implementing deposit or reclamation programs.

• To promote tourism in national parks and reserves.

• To conduct research on climate change effects.

• To regulate the fishing industry in coastal areas.

What is the purpose of the rules promulgated under R.A. 9003?

• To prescribe the procedures and guidelines for the implementation of the Philippine Solid Waste Management Act of 9003 to facilitate compliance and achieve its objectives.

• To establish penalties for violations of environmental laws in the Philippines.

• To promote recycling and waste reduction in urban areas of the Philippines.

• To provide funding for waste management projects in rural communities.

What is the role of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in solid waste management?

• To oversee the implementation of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act and ensure compliance.

• To provide funding for waste management projects.

• To collect and dispose of solid waste directly.

• To educate the public on recycling methods.

What is the role of citizens in enforcing R.A. 9003?

• Citizens can only report violations to the authorities.

• Any citizen may file civil, criminal, or administrative action against violators of the Act.

• Citizens are not allowed to take any action against violators.

• Only government officials can enforce R.A. 9003.

What is the penalty for the mixing of source-separated recyclable material with other solid waste?

• Fine of P2,000 + 5-10% of net income during the previous year.

• Fine of P5,000 + 5-10% of net income during the previous year.

• Community service for 30 days.

• Warning with no financial penalty.

What is the requirement for the siting of sanitary landfills?

• The site must be located in an area where its operation will not detrimentally affect environmentally sensitive resources.

• The site must be easily accessible for waste collection vehicles.

• The site must be located near urban areas for convenience.

• The site must have a high elevation to prevent flooding.

What is the minimum requirement for the design of sanitary landfills?

• A base liner system consisting of clay and/or geosynthetic membranes to contain leachate and reduce contaminant flow to groundwater.

• A series of drainage pipes to manage stormwater runoff.

• A network of monitoring wells to assess groundwater quality.

• A compacted soil cover to minimize odor and pests.

What is the penalty for the importation of toxic wastes misrepresented as recyclable?

• Fine of P5,000 to P50,000, or imprisonment of 15 days to 1 year, or both.

• Fine of P10,000 to P200,000, or imprisonment of 30 days to 3 years, or both.

• Fine of P100,000 to P500,000, or imprisonment of 1 year to 5 years, or both.

• Fine of P20,000 to P100,000, or imprisonment of 6 months to 2 years, or both.