Community-Based Solid Waste Management in Cebu City

Hon. Nida C. Cabrera

City Councilor North District Cebu City
Chair, Committee on Environment
in partnership with:

Japan Fund for Global Environment (JFGE) , Kitakyushu International Techno-

cooperative Association (KITA) & Institute for Global Environment Strategies (IGES)

Regional Seminar on Community-Based Solid Waste Management

December 3-4, 2012 Social Hall Cebu City Hall Cebu City Philippines
 Outline
A. City Profile

B. Solid Waste Management Situationer, Challenges

C. Institutional Mechanisms, Programs & Approaches in Promoting

Community Based-Solid Waste Management

D. Ways Forward
 A. City Profile
Population : 866,171 (NSO 2010)
Daytime population : estimated at more than
a million
Total Land Area : 315.0 km2
50 Urban Barangays
30 Rural Barangays
Considered as the second-largest center of business in
the country. barely 15% of the citys total land area sits on
flat terrain
uplands are also highly vulnerable to landslides from
rainfall
climate patterns indicate high inter-annual variability, with
extreme weather events
Cebu City will likely find itself caught in a climate
sandwich as saltwater intrusion advances further, sea
levels rise and more intense typhoons lash the coastline
with storm surge.
(Source: (WWF& BPI Foundation Business Risk Assessment))
 Rapid urbanization coupled with the need to manage
climate change impacts require a systematic and
comprehensive ecological solid waste management system
to ensure the protection of public health and the
environment.
 B. Solid Waste Management Situationer, Challenges

Cebu City Garbage Profile

2007 2008 2009 2010

North Barangay
38,087,754 39,923,390 43,416,415 42,260,515

South Barangays
45,346,356 52,677,834 51,675,424 51,147,350

Total (kg/yr)
83,434,110 92,601,224 95,091,839 93,407,865

Total (ton/y)
83,434.11 92,601.22 95,091.84 93,407.87
 SWM Composition (in %)
WACS 2010

Mixed Waste

Rubber

Wood

Construction

Glass

Tin

Textile

Paper

Plastics

Bio

0 20 40 60 80

Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (2010)

Current Situation: How bad is Cebu Citys Solid Waste Problem?

An average of 325,000 kilograms (or 325 tons) of

wastes are generated in Cebu City a day.

The landfill has reached full capacity and operating

it further violates the law.
OTHER MAJOR SWM CHALLENGES
Absence of 10 YEAR SWM
Lack of a
PLAN
LANDFILL
CLOSURE PLAN
A SIGNIFICANT
VOLUME STILL ENDS
Strengthening volume
UP AT THE TRANSFER
reduction through source
STATION
reduction & waste
minimization measures such
as composting, recycling, re-
use, etc.
Environmental Management Bureau-EMB7 Inspection Report, August 23, 2012

in the transfer station are mixed biodegradable & non-biodegradable

solid wastes indicating that at present, segregation of wastes are not
strictly practiced.
 C. Institutional Mechanisms, Programs & Approaches in Promoting Community Based-Solid Waste Management

City Ordinance 2234, Creation of CCENRO: to make the City of Cebu one
of the most environmentally attuned local government units in the country.
City Ordinance 2243, Sustainable Development Ordinance: to preserve
& protect the sources of life, the trees, soil and water and to focus on
sustainable development in the fullfillment of human needs while
maintaining the quality of the natural environment for the current generation
and for the generations yet to come. Mandating the submission of an
Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP) by any business
establishment applying for business or Mayors permit/license.
(City Ordinance 2031, Solid Waste Segregation at Source): to adopt a
systematic, comprehensive & ecological solid waste management
system.
 Main Points of Cebu City Solid Waste Segregation Ordinance
C.O. 2031
1. Waste Classification - All solid wastes shall be classified into 5 major groups:
Biodegradable / compostable wastes - waste materials that can be easily decomposed.
(These are mostly materials coming from the plants, trees, people or animals. Ex. food left
over, dirty paper, dirty newspaper, tissue paper, overripe fruits, vegetables, fruit peelings,
leaves, grasses)
Non-biodegradable waste wastes that cannot be easily decomposed. (These are mostly
materials made from chemicals or minerals. Ex. plastic bags, icewater plastic, plastic
wrappers, diaper, napkin, clothes, rags, styropor, junk food wrappers, candy wrappers,
cigarette butts
Reusable / recyclable waste wastes that can be used again or can be easily converted into
something useful. (These are materials that can be sold to recyclers. Ex. clean paper,
newspaper, cartons/boxes, plastic cups, bottle caps, plastic containers, metals, hard plastics,
juice packs.
Hazardous or special waste wastes that are harmful/toxic/infectious (ex. dry cell battery,
paint cans, empty insecticide containers, expired medicines, busted fluorescent bulb)
Bulky wastes and white goods wastes that are bulky in size, shape or other attributes. (ex.
old appliances, tree branches/trunks)
 Main Points of Cebu City Solid Waste Segregation Ordinance
C.O. 2031
2. Hierarchy of Solid Waste Management in managing solid wastes,
generators must consider the following options in this order of
priority:
Source reduction Try to reduce wastes by using products with less
packaging, use products with reusable materials,
Re-use Reduce wastes by reusing materials like plastic bags, paper,
glass, metals and other materials; Giving food leftover to hog raisers
Recycle Reduce wastes by selling / giving away recyclables
Composting Reduce wastes by converting food leftover, kitchen
wastes, overripe fruits, vegetables, fruit peelings into compost
Disposal This should be the last option. Wastes that cannot be reused,
recycled or composted must be disposed properly.
 Main Points of Cebu City Solid Waste Segregation Ordinance
C.O. 2031
3. Management Scheme the following must be strictly followed to
ensure efficient and effective solid waste management:
a. Segregation wastes must be segregated according to the
classifications mentioned: biodegradable, non-biodegradable,
recyclables, hazardous and bulky

Remember: NO SEGREGATION, NO COLLECTION

b. Storage Each type of wastes must be stored in separate garbage

receptacles. Examples of receptacles are plastic bags, cans, sacks,
cartons, pail, drums, etc.

Remember: DO NOT MIX

c. Disposal STRICTLY FOLLOWS THE SCHEDULE.
 Main Points of Cebu City Solid Waste Segregation Ordinance
C.O. 2031
4. Prohibited Acts
Disposal of unsegregated wastes
Disposal of hazardous wastes & bulky wastes together
with other wastes
Disposal of wastes outside their scheduled DAY of
collection
Disposal of wastes beyond the scheduled TIME of
collection
Mixing of segregated wastes.
Main Points of Cebu City Solid Waste Segregation Ordinance
C.O. 2031
5. Penalty
P1, 000.00, P5,000.00 or
1month 6 months
imprisonment

Compromise fee: (for first

violation only)
P 500.00 or 1 day 15 days
community service
 Main Points of Cebu City Solid Waste Segregation Ordinance
C.O. 2031
6. Enforcement Provisions of the ordinance shall be
enforced by:

CESET Cebu Environmental Sanitation Enforcement Team

BEO Barangay Environment Officers
Deputized Personnel/Groups barangay officials, tanods,
barangay residents, NGOs, POs, schools, civic groups
 Other Relevant Policies, Ordinances, Issuances on SWM

City Ordinance No. 1361, as amended Establishing a System of Garbage

Collection, Imposing Fees
City Ordinance No. 2017, as amended Creation of the Cebu City Solid
Waste Management Board
Executive Order No. 00-45 series of 2003 as amended Creation of the
City Environmental Sanitation Enforcement Team (CESET) to be the
enforcement arm to implement the punitive measures against violators of
City Ordinances 1361, 2031 & other environmental related laws.
E.O. 10-126 series of 2010 Amending EO 00-45 series of 2003 and
delegating powers and functions of CESET to five (5) Barangay
Environmental Officers (BEOs) in each barangay to fully implement &
enforce the ecological solid waste management system.
 PROGRAMS to enhance community-based SWM

Massive Information-Education Campaign

Establishments of MRFs in the barangays with financial and
technical support
Promotion of Takakura
Formation of Brgy Solid Waste Management Committees

Public-Private Partnership
Adoption of new environmentally compliant technologies
Formulation of additional management schemes, such as the
management & disposal of household hazardous wastes.
Integrating SWM laws & policies with other environmental
laws through the formulation of the Environment Code.
BARANGAY ang BIDA
Barangay Captain as 1 Kagawad
Chairperson

Representative-junk SK Chair
owners association Barangay Solid
President of market Waste President of Homeowners
vendors association Management Association

Environmental NGO Committee Public/Private School

representative Principal

Business community PTA President or

representative representative
Religious organization
representative
The Barangay SWM Committee shall have the following functions & responsibilities:
1) Formulate solid waste management program consistent with city municipality plan
2) Segregation and collection of biodegradable, compostable, reusable wastes
3) Establish Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
4) Allocate barangay funds; look for sources of funds
5) Organize core coordinators
6) Submit monthly report to city
Takakura Composting Method

Central Takakura Compost Processing at Barangay Kalunasan

Takakura Composting Method

Central Takakura Compost Processing at Barangay Kalunasan

Takakura Composting Method

Information Drive at Cebu Citys High-end Subdivisions

 Vermi Composting

Vermi Composting and Organic Farming

 List of Barangays with MRF/Composting Facilities
North Vermi KItaQ-Facility KitaQ-Basket
Adlaon *
Agsungot *
Apas *
Bacayan *
Banilad *
Binaliw *
Budlaan *
Busay *
Cambinocot *
Capitol Site * *
Ermita * *
Guba * *
 List of Barangays with MRF/Composting Facilities
North Vermi KItaQ-Facility KitaQ-Basket
Hipodromo *
Kamagayan *
Kamputhaw *
Lahug * *
Lorega *
Luz * * *
Mabini *
Mabolo *
Malubog *
Pahina Central * *
Parian *
 List of Barangays with MRF/Composting Facilities
North Vermi KItaQ-Facility KitaQ-Basket
Paril *
Pit-os * *
Pulang Bato *
San Jose *
San Roque *
Sirao *
Sta. Cruz *
Sto. Nino *
T. Padilla * *
Talamban * * *
Taptap *
Tinago * *
 List of Barangays with MRF/Composting Facilities
South Vermi KItaQ-Facility KitaQ-Basket
Babag *
Basak Pardo *
Bonbon *
Buhisan *
Bulacao *
Buot Taup *
Cogon Pardo *
Guadalupe *
Inayawan *
Kalunasan * *
Labangon *
Mambaling * *
 List of Barangays with MRF/Composting Facilities
South Vermi KItaQ-Facility KitaQ-Basket
Pamutan *
Poblacion Pardo *
Pasil * *
Pung-ol Sibugay *
Quiot * *
Sapangdaku *
Suba *
Pasil *
Sudlon I *
Tabunan *
Tisa *
 List of Barangays with MRF/Composting Facilities
Summary
a) # of barangays with MRFs:
58 Barangays (35 North, 23 South)
72.5%

b) Vermi: 54 barangays
c) KitaQ-Facility: 7 barangays
d) KitaQ-Baskets: 13 barangays
 Waste Reduction due to City efforts
Reduction by 30% of total waste since assumption
of office in year 2010;

Equivalent to 141,000 kilograms of waste

reduction (or 141 tons) from a total of 470,000
kilograms (or 470 tons) of wastes generated daily
in Cebu City.
NURSERY DEVELOPMENT
CHILDREN AS STEWARDS FOR ENVIRONMENT

Young Tree Nurturers

Working with Cebu City Barangays and other LGUs
in Replicating Community-Based Solid Waste
Management

Talamban Nov.17, 2012

Working with Cebu City Barangays and other LGUs
in Replicating Community-Based Solid Waste
Management

Mandaue City
Agriculture Office Oct. 11
Working with Cebu City Barangays and other LGUs
in Replicating Community-Based Solid Waste
Management

Mandaue City Agriculture Office Oct. 9

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 D. WAYS FORWARD
Formulation & Submission of 10-year SWM Plan,
including the Inayawan landfills closure plan

Management of Hazardous Waste and E-Waste

Establishment of Brgy. SWM Committees (BSWMCs)

and formulation of Brgy SWM Plans

Regulation in the Use of Plastic Shopping Bags

Passage of the Environment Code

The significant problems we have cannot be
solved at the same level of thinking with which we
created them. Albert Einstein
Thank you!