Approved 10 Year SWM Plan - Final.2

10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan (2015-2024)
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List of Figures
1 Location Map of Maria Aurora, Aurora

2 Land use map, in particular showing the urban and rural land use
classification
3 Attach Map for the transportation routes and traffic conditions
4 Hydrology Map
5 Soil Map
6 Maria Aurora Ecological Farm (MAEF)
7 Toxic Vault
8 Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Activities
9 Waste Sources
10 Percentage Waste Composition
11 Collection Route
12 Present Garbage Collection Trucks
13 Facilities/ Equipment
14 Composting Facilities
15 Framework
16 Present Organizational Structure of SWM Organization
17 Proposed Municipal Environmental and Natural
Resources Office (MENRO) Staffing Pattern
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Alcala Dikildit
Bagtu Dimanpudso
Bangco Diome
Bannawag Florida
Barangay 1 Galintuja
Barangay 2 Kadayakan
Barangay 3 Malasin
Barangay 4 Punglo
Baubo Quirino
Bayanihan Ramada
Bazal San Joaquin
Cabituculan East San Jose
Cabituculan West San Juan
Debucao San Leonardo
Decoliat Sta. Lucia
Detailen Sto. Cristo
Diaat Santo Tomas
Dialatnan Suguit
Diaman Villa Aurora
Dianawan Wenceslao
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2. The further expansion of urban areas and road development

connecting Cabanatuan-Aurora and Isabela-Dinadiawan that enable
traders, entrepreneurs, and investors from the province of Nueva Ecija,
Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Viscaya, and Southern Tagalog Region to
settle and do their businesses in Maria Aurora.
3. The continuing increase of establishments and institutions such as

churches, schools, shops, stores, recreational facilities (videoke bars
and billiard hall). Also, the opening of higher learning institutions such
as Wesleyan University-Philippines and Lyceum of the East, both
located in Maria Aurora continue to attract students from other areas.
4. The locality is included in the existing tourism spots under the “Its More
Fun in the Philippines” program by the Department of Tourism. The
most popular of these are the following: Aurora Memorial National
Park, Balete Ecological Park, and the Dimasalan Falls. Also identified
potential tourist spots are the St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Church,
Angara- Silvestre Hill, Jeyahsoon Hot Spring in Brgy. Alcala, a man-
made lake in Brgy. San Juan, Bazal-Baubo, Diaat, and Pacugao
Watersheds. With these resources, an inflow of manpower and
services will be needed.
5. Mountaineering and outdoor activities are major attractions that the

municipality can offer to both local and international tourists. Continuing
increase of establishments and improvement of trails are being
conducted by the Municipal Tourism Office.
Table 1. Population projection (2014-2024)
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The following data may be the continuing factors in the steady increase in the
population of Maria Aurora:
1. Continuing increase in the number of commercial and recreational

establishments to cater the demands of its growing population and its
neighboring towns.
2. Continuing expansion of urban areas and road development

connecting Cabanatuan and Aurora that will enable traders,
entrepreneurs, and investors from the nearby provinces of Central
Luzon and other interested individuals to settle and venture their
business and even migrate in Maria Aurora.
3. Continuing increase in student population for both secondary and

tertiary schools. Colleges like ASCOT-Bazal, Wesleyan University-
Philippines-Aurora, and Lyceum of the East, all in Maria Aurora that
exhibit good academic performance is assumed to further attract
students from neighboring towns.
4. Continuing increase in number of migrants from neighboring towns and

provinces.
2.3. Economic Profile/Land Use
Table 2. List of Industries, CY 2014
Type of Industry Total
Cottage 51
Bakery 11
Ricemill 20
Concrete Products 6
TOTAL 88
As shown in Table 2, cottage industries such as wood carving, sash

factory and basketry are the major industries in the municipality. In 2010, wood
carving and sash factory provide the largest employment share with 150 people
employed. It is mostly found in Barangay IV and upland barangays like
Dianawan, Galintuja, and Decoliat. This is followed by ricemills (20) as Maria
Aurora is dubbed as Agriculture Capital of Aurora wherein 3,665 hectares of
the total A & D land are ricefields or for palay production.
Quarrying within water courses is also predominant in Maria Aurora for

gravel and sand extraction use as concrete production and housing materials.
Quarry sites are located in Barangays Debucao, Diaman, Malasin, Dikildit,
Detailen, Decoliat, Dimanpudso, San Joaquin, Diaat, Brgy. III, Florida,
Dianawan, and Sta. Lucia.
Land Uses
As shown in Fig. 2A and 2B, different land-uses and zone

classifications are distributed and delineated within the municipality. Rural
areas are generally classified as forest zone with an equivalent area of 25,680
hectares while urban areas are residential and agricultural areas.
Fig. 2A. Land Use Map (Rural)

Fig. 2B. Land Use Map (Urban)
Major Transportation Route
The municipality is traversed by the San Luis-Maria Aurora-Castañeda

Road (SLMAC). Passenger bus from Cabanatuan City to Maria Aurora via
Canili-Pantabangan Road takes 3 ½ hours. Another route to reach the
municipality is via Brgy. Villa Aurora which will pass through the Municipality
of San Luis going to Maria Aurora as shown in Fig. 3.
The municipality has recorded a total of 1,695 privately and publicly-

owned units plying at different areas to cater the needs of the population.
Public utility vehicles which include tricycles and motorcycles have total units
of 1,089. Tricycle is commonly used as means of transportation to reach the
different points of destinations in Maria Aurora. Other utility vehicles like
trucks, owner-type jeepneys, and other private vehicles have 606 units as
alternative modes of transportation.
Currently, there are more or less 50 bus units passing through Maria
Aurora with a route from Baler to Cabanatuan City and Metro Manila and vice
versa. Public utility vehicles like van is also an alternative transportation
vehicle especially during night time.
Fig. 3. Transportation Route Map
2.4. Physical Characteristics
Climate
The municipality of Maria Aurora falls under Type II of the modified

Corona’s classification system. This type of climate has no dry season with
a very pronounced maximum rain period from December to February. Also,
there is no single dry month and the minimum monthly rainfall occurs from
March to May.
The maximum annual average temperature is 31.1 oC while mean

temperature ranges from 24.4oC -28.3oC, with January as the coolest month
and June as the warmest month. The relative humidity of the municipality
ranges from 80-83% with the months of June, July, and August having the
least humid while the months of October and November are the most humid
months. During the months of October to May, northeast monsoon provides
a hot, dry season with a prevailing wind speed of two mps. Southwest
monsoon on the other hand, which provides a hot, wet season, prevails
during the months of June to September with the month of August having
the highest wind speed of three maps.
Topography and Slope
Low elevation of less than 100 meters covers about one fourth of the
municipality comprising of 10,011.0 hectares. Upland/hilly land areas (100-
500 m above sea level), on the other hand, comprises about half of the total
municipal land or 20,285 hectares while low elevation highland areas found
within 500-1,000 meters above sea level covers 10,224 hectares.
Hydrology
There are 11 watersheds and sub-watersheds in Maria Aurora. The

watersheds drain into various three major rivers (Cabatagan, Pacugao, and
Malupa) and directly and indirectly support the water needs of the settlements
in the lowlands and at least 16,939 hectares of alienable and disposable
lands, most of which are agricultural production areas and under different
irrigation systems which is shown in Fig. 4.
Soil Condition
There are three types of soil that can be found in the municipality of
Maria Aurora namely; lowland soil, upland soil, and hill and mountain soil as
shown in Fig. 5.
Lowland soil consists of young soils formed from Fluvio-marine

sediments and alluvial materials which are commonly found in the areas
having a slope of 0-8 percent and being classified as Baler silty clay loam and
Umingan sandy loam which is formed through deposition of sediments that
can be found in areas surrounding the Poblacion of Maria Aurora where
agricultural activities are concentrated. The soil can be described as poorly to
well-drained, fine loamy to clayey texture, moderate deep to very deep with no
apparent erosion and none to severely flooded area. It is drained by three
major river systems, namely: Pacugao, Malupa, and Cabatangan-Diaman
rivers and their tributaries.
Upland soil, on the other hand, is characterized as undulating to rolling,

slightly moderately dissolved low volcanic, metamorphic and dioritic hills with
complex slopes ranging from 8 to 25 percent. These include Guimbalaon
sandy type of soil that can be found in center part of Maria Aurora.
Hill and mountain soil includes Annam clay loam and Annam silt loam
type found in upland and mountainous areas of the municipality.
Fig. 4. Hydrology Map
Fig. 5. Soil Map

CHAPTER 3
CURRENT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT CONDITIONS
3.1. Institutional Arrangements
 Office of the Municipal Mayor

- Provides funding and logistical support and manpower
 Sangguniang Bayan
- Institutionalize the appointment of MENRO
- Adopts and legitimizes the revision of 10-year SWM Plan
- Amends Municipal Ordinances
 Municipal Environment & Natural Resources Office (MENRO)

- Enforces RA 9003 or “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of
2000” and facilitates the drawing up of a Solid Waste Management
Plan
- Supervises day to day SWM Program operation and maintenance
of Maria Aurora Ecological Farm (MAEF)
 Municipal Treasurer’s 0ffice (MTO)

- Handles the fund sourcing, revenue generation, collects fines and
other ESWM fees specified in the Revised Revenue Code and
Municipal Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2006 and Municipal
Ordinance No. 4
 Municipal Engineering Office

- Supports office in implementing ESWM infrastructure and
engineering components of the Plan
 Municipal Planning and Development Office

- Provides data and technical assistance and fund sourcing
 Municipal Agriculture Office

- Provides technical support and farming technologies in support with
Organic Farming Act
 Municipal Health Office

- Provides assistance in monitoring and evaluation of sanitation
- Issues Sanitary Permit
 Tourism
- Promotes Maria Aurora as ESWM-compliant
- Provides technical assistance and IEC
 Maria Aurora Police Station (MAPS)
- Provides assistance to the MLGU/BLGU in the enforcement of RA
9003 and Municipal Ordinances
 Department of Education (District of Maria Aurora)
- Provides assistance in IEC and cooperates in the Search for Best
School Implementing Best SWM Practices
3.2. Inventory of Existing Equipment and Staff
Table 3. Existing equipment and their conditions, CY 2014

Year of Present
Equipment Make/Type No. Capacity Remarks
Procurement Condition
Mini- Dump Nissan 2002 1 3,000 kg. Operational LGU-
truck (Red) / high owned
maintenanc
e cost
Mini – dump Isuzu 2000 1 3,000 kg. Operational Provincial
truck (Green) Grant/
LGU-
owned
Dump Truck Foton 2012 2 3,000 Operational LGU-
kg./unit owned
Shredding Yama 2007 1 300 kg/ Operational LGU-
Machine day but for owned
replacement
Pulverizer Kubota 2012 1 20 kg/ Operational LGU-
RT 100 day owned
Power Kawasaki 2012 1 - Operational LGU

Sprayer KC-22A owned
Available equipment as shown in Table 3 supports the operation of

ESWM in the municipality. However, as the town continuous to grow in terms
of population, the need to acquire new and improved equipment to cope up
with the present situation is compelling.
Staff
Solid Waste Management Operation of the Municipality has 23 workers

hired as Job Orders under the Ecological Solid Waste Management Program
assigned as office personnel, drivers, collectors, sorters, sweepers, machine
operators, and MAEF maintenance workers as shown in Table 4.
Type of Trainings Available
 Livelihood Training on Recyclable Materials

 Enforcement
 Cross Visits
Table 4. Work assignments of ESWM personnel
No. of Assigned
AREA OF ASSIGNMENTS
Personnel (Job Order)
Office Personnel 2
Drivers 2
Garbage Collectors 4
Sorters 3
Machine Operators
3
(Shredder/ Pulverizer)
Market Sweepers 5
MAEF Maintenance 4
TOTAL 23
3.3. Source Reduction
There has been an enforcement of Municipal Ordinance No. 2, Series

of 2006 entitled “An Ordinance Creating a System of Ecological Solid
Waste Management, Declaring Certain Acts Prohibited, Imposing Fees
Therefore, Appropriating Funds and For Other Purposes”. In the said
Ordinance, violators will be penalized once caught by deputized Enforcer.
In Municipal Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2013, the use of eco-

friendly, biodegradable, re-usable and recyclable bagging and packing
materials is encouraged. This is to reduce the quantity of non-
biodegradable containers / bags as potential type of waste.
3.4. Collection
The Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office

(MENRO) have been implementing the institutionalized Regular
Collection Schedules. The frequency of garbage collection in residential &
commercial areas is shown in Table 5.
Consistent with Municipal Ordinance No. 2, a “No Segregation, No

Collection” policy is being imposed in the municipality as collection
strategy. Also, households and non-households are encouraged to pay
appropriate environmental fees in availing garbage collection services.
Residual and Toxic waste from other barangays not currently

receiving collection services due to distant location are encouraged to
deposit collected waste in the designated Residual Containment Box
(RCB) in their Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). They shall pay
corresponding environmental fees to Municipal Treasury and notify
MENR Office for the scheduling of hauling / collection of their waste.
3.5 Transfer Stations
The designated Residual Containment Box (RCB) in barangay MRF

serves as transfer stations and collection points. Table 6 shows the list of
barangays with established and operational Materials Recovery Facility
(MRF). All residents shall deposit their Residual and Special/Hazardous
waste in Main or Sub MRFs specifically in Residual Containment Box.
Sub-MRFs are temporarily situated in every Purok and waste
accumulated therein will be transported to the Main MRF by the Barangay
Kagawad assigned in designated Purok. Other barangays use kolong-
kolong to collect household and non-household waste.
Also, schools within collection areas use their MRFs as transfer

stations. Almost all schools have their own MRF and most of them
practice zero waste in their school compound.
Municipal Garbage Collectors collect waste in the designated

Residual Containment Box in the barangay and school’s main MRF to be
disposed to the final disposal area.
Table 5. Current collection schedule within collection barangays and

establishments
Barangay/
Type of Waste Schedule Remarks
Establishment
Biodegradable Mondays, Single trip
Public Market Wednesdays,
Fridays, Sundays
Non-biodegradable Mondays, Tuesdays, Single trip
Wednesdays,
Fridays, Sundays
Brgy. 1 Residual / Special Tuesdays Single trip
Wastes
Brgy. 2 Residual / Special Tuesdays Single trip
Wastes
San Joaquin Residual / Special Tuesdays Single trip
Wastes
San Jose Residual / Special Tuesdays Single trip
Wastes
Dimanpudso Residual / Special Thursdays Single trip
Wastes
Florida Residual / Special Thursdays Single trip
Wastes
Alcala Residual / Special Thursdays Single trip
Wastes
Brgy. 3 Residual / Special Thursdays Single trip
Wastes
Brgy. 4 Residual / Special Thursdays Single trip
Wastes
Barangay/
Type of Waste Schedule Remarks
Establishment
Bangco Residual / Special Bi-monthly Single trip
Wastes
Quirino Residual / Special Bi-monthly Single trip
Wastes
Bazal Residual / Special Bi-monthly Single trip
Wastes
All other barangays Residual / Special To be scheduled Single trip
Wastes
3.6. Processing Facilities
Municipal Materials Recovery Facility located at the Maria Aurora

Ecological Farm (MAEF) is used as final station for recovered recyclable
materials sorted from collected non-biodegradable waste. Papers are placed
in a designated stock room to avoid wetness during rainy season.
Composting
The municipal LGU enforces composting technology of

biodegradable waste at source. Based on WACS conducted, more than
half (56.30%) of the waste generated in the municipality are
biodegradable.
Compostable (biodegradable) waste collected from the Public

Market are shredded / milled into fine materials and placed in compost
boxes and allowed to dry for two months. Regular spraying of liquid
solution concentrate is undertaken to speed up decomposition and
eliminate foul odor. Harvested compost materials are given to
interested individuals or farmers as organic fertilizers. This is in support
to organic farming being promoted by the Department of Agriculture.
Excess shredded biodegradable materials not accommodated

by compost boxes were placed in rubber tires used as alternative
planting boxes/ container.
Other Processing Facilities
Also, a pulverizing machine is being operated and maintained by

LGU-Maria Aurora intended for plastic materials like cellophane.
Cellophanes are pulverized / shredded into smaller parts and mixed
into cement and concrete sand to produce foot pavers and hollow
blocks that can be used as alternative construction materials and
source of income for SWM Program operation.
Table 6. List of barangay’s Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
CAPACITY
BARANGAY TYPE OF WASTE SOURCE OF
(VOL/DAY)
LOCATION ACCEPTED MATERIALS
(kg)
Recyclable Materials/
ALCALA 109 Households
Residual Waste
Recyclable Materials/ Households
BAGTU 157
Residual Waste
BANGCO 134
Residual Waste
BANNAWAG 103
Residual Waste
BRGY. 1 265
Residual Waste
BRGY. 2 394
Residual Waste
BRGY. 3 183
Residual Waste
BRGY. 4 518
Residual Waste
BAZAL (2) 268
Residual Waste
CAB. EAST 139
Residual Waste
CAB. WEST 104
Residual Waste
DEBUCAO 272
Residual Waste
DECOLIAT 96
Residual Waste
DETAILEN 167
Residual Waste
DIANAWAN 233
Residual Waste
DIKILDIT 191
Residual Waste
DIMANPUDSO 272
Residual Waste
FLORIDA 343
Residual Waste
GALINTUJ A 126
Residual Waste
MALASIN 125
Residual Waste
QUIRINO 333
Residual Waste
RAMADA 238
Residual Waste
CAPACITY
(VOL/DAY)
(kg)
CAPACITY
(VOL/DAY)
(kg)
SAN JOAQUIN 343
Residual Waste
SAN JOSE 307
Residual Waste
STO. TOMAS 144
Residual Waste
STO. CRISTO 159
Residual Waste
VILLA AURORA 158
Residual Waste
WENCESLAO 266
Residual Waste
SAN JUAN 187
Residual Waste
3.7. Final Disposal
The Municipality of Maria Aurora purchased a parcel of land in 2004

for a Sanitary Landfill now known as Maria Aurora Ecological Farm
(MAEF), a Category-1 Sanitary Landfill. It has an area of 1.35 hectares
located in Brgy. San Joaquin, Maria Aurora, Aurora as shown in Fig. 6. It
has a capacity of 168.96 tons per year. MAEF was issued an
Environmental Compliance Certificate No.R03-1111-0555 dated April
13, 2012 by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Regional
Office III.
A one-kilometer all weather access road to the site was provided

and maintained to accommodate garbage trucks going to the disposal
facility. The facility encompasses the following components:
1. Two cells Category- 1 Solid Waste Sanitary Landfill Area

2. Three units Leachate Treatment Facility with Leachate Recirculation
Scheme
3. Centralized Materials Recovery Facility
4. Road Systems
5. Drainage Systems
6. Other Administrative & Support Facilities
The MAEF only receives residual and special waste presently

collected from 12 service barangays and biodegradable waste coming
from the public market. However, only residual waste are disposed in the
final disposal area as special waste that are being contained in a concrete
and sealed Toxic Vault and biodegradable materials are being shredded
and processed as compost materials. Also, waste from typhoon-related
activities and other yard waste that cannot be milled are placed in a
compost heap and allowed to decompose and use as potting media in the
Municipal Nursery, also located at MAEF compound.
In addition, a bottle vault was constructed as storage of bottles and

broken glasses not accepted in junkshop.
Scavengers are not allowed in MAEF. Only SWM personnel sorts

and recovers recyclable materials in the temporary unloading area before
waste are disposed in the landfill.
Fig. 6. Maria Aurora Ecological Farm (MAEF)
3.8. Special Waste
Toxic vault as shown in Fig. 7 was constructed as permanent

storage for special waste like bulbs, chemical bottles, batteries, etc.
Fig. 7. Toxic Vault
3.8.1 Health Care Waste
No data can be provided in the actual quantity of health care waste

disposed by Maria Aurora Community Hospital and private clinics. These
institutions are not being collected by collection crews and their health
care waste are placed and stored in a sealed container or vault.
3.9. Market for Recyclables
There are six junkshops in the municipality as shown in Table 7.

Several ambulant junk buyers are also roaming around daily to buy
recyclable materials such as empty bottles, scrap irons, papers, corrugated
cardboards, plastic and others. These ambulant junk buyers store their
procured recyclable materials in their own areas and sold to nearby
provinces whenever enough volume is attained.
Table 7. List of junkshops

QUANTITY OF
TYPE OF
RECYCLABLE
NAME OF RECYCLABLE
MATERIALS LOCATION
JUNKSHOP MATERIALS
(2013),ton
ACCEPTED
Jen’s Junkshop bottles, metals (Iron,
Aluminum, Tin), plastic
(soft/hard), corrugated 2.45
Brgy. Ramada
paper (karton)
Alanes Junkshop bottles, metals (Iron,

2.5 Brgy. Ramada
(soft/hard)
AVN Junkshop bottles, metals (Iron,

2.2 Brgy. San Jose
(soft/hard)
Boy Junkshop bottles, metals (Iron,

Aluminum, Tin), plastic Brgy. Sto.
2.6
(soft/hard) Tomas
Eddie dela Cruz bottles, metals (Iron,

Aluminum, Tin), plastic Brgy.
1.9
(soft/hard) Dimanpudso
Dumpit Junkshop bottles, metals (Iron, 1.5 Brgy. 3

QUANTITY OF
TYPE OF
RECYCLABLE
NAME OF RECYCLABLE
MATERIALS LOCATION
JUNKSHOP MATERIALS
(2013),ton
ACCEPTED
(soft/hard)
As of this date, Maria Aurora has no industry that uses recycled

materials.
3.10. Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Campaign
One of the major attributes of a successful SWM program is the

presence of a sustained and extensive IEC campaign that employs,
among other, various communication tools and channels. These plan
components, which was borne as a result of an assessment and analysis
of current IEC practices, will provide the overall direction and content of
the 10-year municipal SWM IEC program. It includes key target audience
and key messages, communication approaches/key activities. Succeeding
discussions are IEC strategies, and more detailed IEC action plan, which
will be developed annually. This component defines particular messages
for specific sectors, to encourage waste generators and to practice and
support proper SWM.
Target Audience and Key Messages
While waste segregation may be basically premised upon

generation of extra income and a cleaner/healthier environment as a
result of proper waste segregation and reduction at source, proper
collection and disposal of waste, various messages will be used for the
IEC program, depending on the target audience, and the specific
response action/required for each stakeholder. Identified target
audience includes household residents, market vendors, barangay
officials, the academe (Parent-Teacher Community Association
(PTCA), school heads, teachers & students), barangay health workers,
youth sector (Katipunan ng Kabataan), church groups, waste collection
crew and enforcers, transport operators and drivers and NGOs. As
mentioned earlier, appropriate messages will be promoted to specific
audience segment depending on the desired behavior. Table 8 shows
suggested message for specific target audiences.
While the program aims to stir awareness across all

stakeholders, this will initially target specific waste generators for
piloting, to be replicated later on in other area. The program will also
network with key influencers such as the barangay captains and
officials, school heads, association presidents and heads of religious
groups who will serve as “connectors” or “cause champions” for SWM
concerns. Relative to this, the Barangay Solid Waste Management
Committees (BSWMCs) which were earlier created will be reactivated
to take the lead in SWM in their respective barangays.
The Municipal Government through the Office of the MENRO

allocated a portion of the funds to the Information Education and
Communication Campaign Program to reach out all stakeholders and
other concerned groups in the Environmental Education component of
ESWM Program.
The activities/projects continuously being conducted are as

follows and illustrated in Fig. 8:
 Lectures on ESWM are conducted in public and private

elementary and high schools, barangays, church and other
organizations
 Installation of signage / billboards in public places
 Radio airing in two radio stations in Aurora
 Production and distribution of ESWM posters and brochures
Table 8. Messages for specific target audience

TARGET DESIRED
KEY MESSAGE MEDIA/CHANNEL
AUDIENCE BEHAVIOR
1.Household Waste reduction, - Mandated by law - Print and broadcast
residents segregation, (R.A.9003) and Mun. media
recycling and Ordinance No. 2, - Community
composting Series of 2006 assemblies
- No Segregation, No - House-to-house visit
Collection - Public address
- Malinis na system
kapaligiran, Susi sa
kalusugan
2.Market - Waste - Mandates under
vendors segregation R.A.9003 and - Assemblies/meetings
- Waste Municipal Ordinance - Broadcast and print
reduction No. 2, Series of 2006 media
- Clean market, more - Letter
customer, more
income
3.Barangay - Strengthen - Waste management - Assemblies/meeting

officials BSWM is one of the - Seminars/orientation
Committee responsibilities of the - Broadcast and print
- Take the lead barangay as media
in waste mandated by - Letters/E.O.
segregation/ R.A9003 - Barangay visit
reduction - Malinisnakapaligiran, - Enforcement
TARGET DESIRED
KEY MESSAGE MEDIA/CHANNEL
AUDIENCE BEHAVIOR
- Influence/ maunladnapamayan Training
encourage an - Search for Best
constituents to Barangays
practice ESWM Implementing SWM
Program
4. Academe Waste - Mandated by R.A - Symposium/meeting

(School segregation, 9003 - Broadcast and print
heads, recycling and - Bawas media
teachers, composting basura,dagdag baon - Letters
PTCA & Integrate SWM - Free compost for - Search for Best
students concerns in garden plants Schools
classroom Implementing SWM
instruction Program
5.Youth - Waste - Mandated by R.A - Symposium/

segregation 9003 meetings
- Waste - Karagdagang kita - Broadcast and print
recycling mula sa basura media
- Poster & slogan
making contests
6.Church Promote waste - Cleanliness is next to - Meetings
Leaders segregation to Godliness - Letters
their flocks
7.Transport Waste - Mandated by R.A - Meetings

operators/ segregation & 9003 and Mun. Ord. - Seminar/orientation
driver waste recycling No. 2, Series of 1998 - Letters/EO
- Malinis na sasakyan, - Broadcast and print
kaaya-ayang sakyan media
- Sasakyan kita kung
malinis ka
8.PO’s/NGOs Waste - Mandated by - Assemblies/

segregation, R.A9003 meetings /
recycling & - Sa maayos na orientation
composting pamamahalang - Letters
basura, kitang-
kitaang kita
Fig. 8. Information, Education and Communication
(IEC) Activities
3.11. Costs and Revenues
Table 9. Annual Budget and Expenditures, CY 2014

Particulars Expenditures Budget
Labor Cost P 1,099,000.00 P 2,108,201.23
Fuel, Oil and Lubricants P 113,990.00 P 350,000.00
Clean and Green Program P 46,190.00 P 250,000.00
IEC Campaign P 51,922.90 P 100,000.00
Supplies, Tools and Materials P 56,550.00 P 100,000.00
Production / Fabrication of Foot pavers P 32,360.00 P 50,000.00
Revision of 10 Yr-SWM Plan P 86,970.00 P 125,000.00
Enforcer’s Training P 96,043.00 P 100,000.00
Total P 3,279,151.00 P 3,312,011.23
Table 10. Annual Revenues, CY 2013
Particulars Revenues (P)

Environmental Fees 179,906.00
Fines and Penalties 1,000.00
Income from MRF 1,500.00
Grants -
Total 182,406.00
3.12. Key Issues Facing the Municipality
1. Extreme weather condition brought by climate change

2. In terms of manpower, the proposed staffing pattern in old SWM Plan
was not yet put into operation. Only MENR Officer is the regular
personnel, the rest are Job Order employees.
3. Funding allocation should also be prioritized especially in the
procurement of new equipment
4. The LGU should look for another site for new Sanitary Landfill as the
present MAEF will now open its Cell No. 2 and may last only for
another 3-5 years. There is no potential expansion site in the 1.35
hectares MAEF due to terrain problem.
5. Although the concentration of tourist activities is in Baler, Aurora,
tourists will pass through Maria Aurora and they are potential wastes
generators.
6. There is low adaptation capacity of communities especially in rural
barangays in implementing laws and policies/ ordinances.
7. Proximity/geographical location of rural barangays to collect/dispose
their wastes in present SLF is also a problem. Upland barangays are
difficult to be collected due to its distant location.
8. Insufficient equipment and facilities especially in implementing
diversion activities like electricity, ball compactor, etc.
9. Despite massive IEC campaign to barangays, some barangays show
poor compliance in implementing SWM Program.
10. Burning of solid wastes including compostable wastes that are often
wrongfully believed to be mosquito eliminator including rice hull that
farmers treat it as obstruction in their plowing activities.
CHAPTER 4
WASTE CHARACTERISTICS
Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS) is a process of gathering

information on the quantity and composition, weight and volume of solid wastes
generated from various major sources.
In order to formulate an achievable waste management plan, the Planning

Team must have knowledge on the type of waste, weight and volume, and
composition of wastes generated in Maria Aurora. The data gathered will guide the
Team in formulating appropriate waste management strategies, designing facilities,
institutional arrangements and provide baseline information to monitor and evaluate
the LGU’s performance in reducing waste generation.
Maria Aurora conducted actual waste characterization last September 1-4,

2014 at Municipal Plaza. After an orientation and preparation of materials to be used
and determination of sampling plan, SWM personnel collected wastes from pre-
identified sample sources at different barangays and establishments within the
municipality. Wastes were sorted, weighed, recorded, and properly disposed at
Maria Aurora Ecological Farm (MAEF).
Table 11 shows the sampling plan used in the actual WACS. Household
sample size was determined by using Slovin’s Formula while 10% of the total non-
household by category (food establishments, industrial, agricultural, public market,
and recreational) was also taken as sample size.
Table 11. Sampling plan

SAMPLE SIZE
TOTAL SAMPLE
NON-HOUSEHOLD
HOUSEHOLD
Sample
Population
SUB TOTAL
LIVESTCK
Barangay
MILLS
INST
MFG
CON
PM
GS
RC
HC
SC
FE
FL
URBAN
BRGY. 3 873 3 1 1 1 1 4 7
BRGY. 4 2,465 16 1 8 4 1 1 15 31
SAMPLE SIZE
TOTAL SAMPLE
NON-HOUSEHOLD
HOUSEHOLD
Sample
Population
SUB TOTAL
LIVESTCK
Barangay
MILLS
INST
MFG
CON
PM
GS
RC
HC
SC
FE
FL
FLORIDA 1,635 9 3 1 1 5 14
SAN JOAQUIN 1,634 8 2 1 3 11
QUIRINO 1,584 9 3 1 4 13
SUB-TOTAL 8,191 45 2 17 0 7 0 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 31 76
RURAL
ALCALA 521 2 1 1 2 4
BAGTU 748 2 1 1 3
BANGCO 636 2 1 1 3
BAZAL 1,274 5 3 1 4 9
CAB WEST 493 1 1 1 2
DETAILEN 793 3 2 1 3 6
DIAMAN 239 1 1 1 2
DIKILDIT 908 4 2 2 6
DIOME 760 3 2 2 5
KADAYACAN 1,261 5 1 1 6
RAMADA 1,134 5 1 2 1 4 9
SAN JUAN 891 3 1 2 1 1 5 8
STA. LUCIA 541 1 1 1 2 3
STO. CRISTO 755 2 2 2 4
WENCESLAO 1,266 6 3 3 9
SUB-TOTAL 12,220 45 3 21 0 3 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 34 79
TOTAL 20,411 90 5 38 0 10 2 1 2 0 2 2 1 2 65 155
Table 12. Waste Generation and Composition Per Source the Municipality
of Maria Aurora
WASTE COMPOSITION AND GENERATION
RESIDUAL WITH POTENTIAL FOR DIVERSION

SOURCES SUB
BIODEGR RECYCL TOTAL
KGS/ % RESIDUAL SPECIAL
ADABLE ABLE SANDO RESIDUAL
DAY TOTAL
BAGS COMPOSITE PP OTHERS
RESIDENTIAL
Urban 3542.18 32.77 2141.54 430.41 139.54 136.29 175.17 125.67 576.67 201.34 778.01 192.22
Rural 4881.86 45.17 3170.45 590.73 180.35 159.20 259.18 40.59 639.32 276.58 915.90 204.78
Subtotal 8424.04 77.94 5311.99 1021.14 319.89 295.49 434.35 166.26 1215.99 477.92 1693.91 397.00
% 49.15 9.45 2.96 2.73 4.02 1.54 11.25 4.42 15.67 3.67
COMMERCIAL
Food 17.77 0.16 9.31 3.03 0.23 2.24 2.06 0.03 4.56 0.45 5.01 0.42
Establishme
WASTE COMPOSITION AND GENERATION
RESIDUAL WITH POTENTIAL FOR DIVERSION

SOURCES SUB
BIODEGR RECYCL TOTAL
KGS/ % RESIDUAL SPECIAL
ADABLE ABLE SANDO RESIDUAL
DAY TOTAL
BAGS COMPOSITE PP OTHERS
nt
General
Stores 641.40 5.93 135.79 332.00 23.90 72.97 55.20 16.00 168.07 3.11 171.18 2.43
Public
Market 384.78 3.56 228.03 88.15 12.47 30.30 9.14 5.81 57.72 6.59 64.31 4.29
Service
Centers 29.31 0.27 10.80 7.64 3.21 1.50 3.12 0.68 8.51 1.47 9.98 0.89
Recreation
Centers 0.78 0.01 0.74 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.02 0.00 0.02 0.00
Subtotal 1074.04 9.94 384.67 430.84 39.82 107.02 69.52 22.52 238.88 11.62 250.50 8.03
% 3.56 3.99 0.37 0.99 0.64 0.21 2.21 0.11 2.32 0.07
INSTITUTIONAL
School 673.92 6.24 164.80 172.72 44.76 32.52 56.04 4.56 137.88 22.64 160.52 175.88
Offices 71.85 0.66 22.66 11.47 1.08 1.62 1.49 0.64 4.83 13.92 18.75 18.97
Health Care 385.57 3.57 110.21 83.68 7.14 10.23 11.05 1.76 30.18 160.86 191.04 0.64
Subtotal 1131.34 10.47 297.67 267.87 52.98 44.37 68.58 6.96 172.89 197.42 370.31 195.49
% 2.75 2.48 0.49 0.41 0.63 0.06 1.60 1.83 3.43 1.81
INDUSTRIAL
Manufacturi
ng 72.22 0.67 33.62 11.47 3.05 1.56 17.59 0.03 22.23 4.90 27.13 0.00
Mills 84.99 0.79 50.31 2.62 0.28 0.52 0.60 0.77 2.17 12.65 14.82 17.24
Concrete 13.38 0.12 1.44 11.31 0.01 0.27 0.17 0.17 0.62 0.00 0.62 0.01
Subtotal 170.59 1.58 85.37 25.40 3.34 2.35 18.36 0.97 25.02 17.55 42.57 17.25
% 0.79 0.24 0.03 0.02 0.17 0.01 0.23 0.16 0.39 0.16
AGRICULTURAL
Livestock 8.16 0.08 6.85 0.64 0.22 0.17 0.10 0.00 0.49 0.00 0.49 0.18
Subtotal 8.16 0.08 6.85 0.64 0.22 0.17 0.10 0.00 0.49 0.00 0.49 0.18
% 0.06 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 10808.17 6086.55 1745.89 416.25 449.40 590.91 196.71 1653.27 704.51 2357.78 617.95
% 100.00 56.31 16.15 3.85 4.16 5.47 1.82 15.30 6.52 21.81 5.72
Table 12 shows the quantity and composition of waste generated and

disposed by different major sources.
Obviously, for the non-residential sources, general store has the

highest waste generated with 641.40 kg/day as center of business activities.
The Municipal Collection Team collects wastes of public market, the
second highest (384.78 kg/d) generator from the commercial sector, four
times a week to avoid accumulation of wastes.
In terms of per capita waste generation, residents in urban barangays

generated 0.25 kg/day while rural barangays has PCG of 0.22 kg/ day, with
an average per capita of 0.24 kg/day for the entire Maria Aurora compared to
0.35 kg/day PCG based on 2005 WACS conducted.
Fig. 9. Waste sources

Fig. 10. Percentage Waste Composition
4.1 Disposed Waste
4.1.1 Disposed Waste from Collection Area
The municipality collects regularly only residual and special waste

from 12 barangays and brought to the sanitary landfill. This includes
waste both from residential and non-residential sources.
Table 13. Waste disposed from collection area
RESIDUAL SPECIAL
DISPOSED IN WASTE TOTAL
SLF (broken glass, DISPOSED
(kg/day) etc.) (kg/day)
(kg/day)
12 Barangays
(residential &
non residential) 211.35 185.39 396.74
4.1.2 Disposed Waste from Non-Collection Area

The residual wastes of the 28 remaining barangays are collected
depending on the volume stored at the barangay’s MRFs. Collection in
these areas are limited because of geographical location. Approximately
493.16 kg/day residual wastes and 432.57 special wastes are disposed by
non-collection areas.
To take into account the residual wastes from non-collection areas,
the total disposed for the whole municipality is 1,322.46 kg/day. The data
are from the records of actual waste collected.
4.2 Diverted Waste

The total waste generation of the municipality is 10,808.17 and the actual
disposal is 1,322.46, thus gaining a 87.76% diversion as shown in Table 14.
This high diversion rate was achieved through hard work and proper planning.
Since the highest percentage of waste component is biodegradable waste,
composting was implemented and its implementation was strengthened.
To further increase the municipality’s diversion rate, residuals, with

potential for diversion were also processed.
Table 14. Diversion rate

TOTAL TOTAL WASTE TOTAL WASTE PERCENTAGE
WASTE DISPOSED DIVERTED (%)
GENERATION (kg/day) (kg/day)
(kg/day)
10,808.17 1,322.46 9,485.71 87.76%
4.3 Quantity of Waste Generated
Out of the total waste generated for the entire Maria Aurora, which is
10,808.17 kg/per day, 56.31% are biodegradable materials followed by
residual wastes with 2,357.78 kg/day or 21.81%. However, out of the total
residual wastes, 1,653.27 kg / day or 15.30% has a potential for diversion.
Recyclables has 1,745.89 kg/day and special wastes has 617.95 kg/ day.
In terms of waste sources, 78% of the total waste generated or

8,424.04 kg/ day came from household or residential followed by institution
with 1,131.34 kg / day, commercial with 1,074.04 kg/ day, industrial has
170.59 kg/ day and agricultural sources with 8.16 kg/ day.
Table 15. Waste generation
Waste Disposed Waste Diverted Waste Generated
1,322.46 9,485.71 10,808.17
Table 16. Waste projection

BARANGAY 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
URBAN
Barangay 1 322.32 326.64 330.72 335.04 339.36 343.68 348.24 352.56 357.12 361.92
Barangay 2 479.52 485.76 492.00 498.24 504.72 511.20 517.92 524.64 531.36 538.08
Barangay 3 223.44 226.32 229.20 232.08 235.20 238.08 241.20 244.32 247.44 250.80
Barangay 4 630.72 638.88 647.04 655.44 663.84 672.48 681.12 690.00 698.88 708.00
Florida 418.32 423.84 429.12 434.88 440.40 446.16 451.92 457.68 463.44 469.44
San Jose 373.68 378.48 383.28 388.32 393.36 398.40 403.44 408.72 414.00 419.28
San Joaquin 418.08 423.60 428.88 434.40 440.16 445.68 451.44 457.44 463.20 469.20
Dimanpudso 331.68 336.00 340.32 344.64 348.96 353.52 358.08 362.64 367.44 372.24
Quirino 405.36 410.64 415.92 421.20 426.72 432.24 437.76 443.28 449.04 454.80
4,043.7
SUB-TOTAL 3,603.12 3,650.16 3,696.48 3,744.24 3,792.72 3,841.44 3,891.12 3,941.28 3,991.92
6
RURAL
Alcala 133.20 135.12 136.80 138.48 140.40 142.08 144.00 145.92 147.60 149.52
Bagtu 191.52 193.92 196.32 198.96 201.36 204.00 206.64 209.28 212.16 214.80
Bangco 162.72 164.88 167.04 169.20 171.36 173.52 175.68 178.08 180.24 182.64
Bannawag 126.00 127.44 129.12 130.80 132.48 134.16 135.84 137.76 139.44 141.36
Baubo 162.24 164.40 166.56 168.48 170.88 173.04 175.20 177.36 179.76 182.16
Bayanihan 339.12 343.44 347.76 352.32 356.88 361.44 366.24 370.80 375.60 380.40
Bazal 325.92 330.24 334.56 338.88 343.20 347.52 352.08 356.64 361.20 365.76
Cab. East 169.92 172.08 174.24 176.64 178.80 181.20 183.60 185.76 188.16 190.80
Cab. West 126.24 127.68 129.36 131.04 132.72 134.40 136.32 138.00 139.68 141.60
Debucao 330.96 335.04 339.36 343.92 348.24 352.80 357.36 361.92 366.48 371.28
Decoliat 116.88 118.56 120.00 121.44 123.12 124.56 126.24 127.92 129.60 131.28
Detailen 202.80 205.44 208.08 210.96 213.60 216.24 219.12 222.00 224.88 227.76
Diaat 373.68 378.48 383.28 388.32 393.36 398.40 403.44 408.72 414.00 419.28
Dialatnan 46.80 47.52 48.00 48.72 49.20 49.92 50.64 51.12 51.84 52.56
Diaman 61.20 61.92 62.64 63.60 64.32 65.28 66.00 66.96 67.68 68.64
Dianawan 284.40 288.00 291.60 295.44 299.28 303.12 306.96 311.04 314.88 318.96
Dikildit 232.32 235.44 238.32 241.44 244.56 247.68 250.80 254.16 257.52 260.64
Diome 194.40 197.04 199.44 202.08 204.72 207.36 210.00 212.64 215.52 218.16
Estonilo 193.20 195.60 198.24 200.88 203.28 205.92 208.56 211.44 214.08 216.72
BARANGAY 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Galintuja 153.12 155.04 156.96 159.12 161.04 163.20 165.36 167.28 169.44 171.84
Kadayacan 322.56 326.88 330.96 335.28 339.60 343.92 348.48 353.04 357.60 362.16
Malasin 151.68 153.60 155.76 157.68 159.84 161.76 163.92 166.08 168.24 170.40
Punglo 138.96 140.64 142.56 144.48 146.16 148.08 150.00 151.92 153.84 156.00
Ramada 290.16 294.00 297.60 301.44 305.52 309.36 313.44 317.52 321.60 325.68
San Juan 228.00 230.88 234.00 236.88 240.00 243.12 246.24 249.36 252.72 255.84
San Leonardo 121.44 123.12 124.80 126.24 127.92 129.60 131.28 132.96 134.64 136.32
Sta. Lucia 138.48 140.16 142.08 143.76 145.68 147.60 149.52 151.44 153.36 155.28
Sto. Tomas 174.96 177.36 179.52 181.92 184.32 186.72 189.12 191.52 193.92 196.32
Suguit 144.24 146.16 148.08 150.00 151.92 153.84 155.76 157.92 159.84 162.00
Villa Aurora 192.24 194.64 197.04 199.68 202.32 204.96 207.60 210.24 212.88 215.76
Wenceslao 324.00 328.08 332.40 336.72 341.04 345.36 349.92 354.24 359.04 363.60
6,232.8 6,312.4 6,394.8 6,477.1 6,560.1 6,645.3 6,731.0 6,817.4 6,905.5

SUB-TOTAL 6,153.36
0 8 0 2 6 6 4 4 2
CHAPTER 5
LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
Chapter Five shapes the Solid Waste Management Legal/Institutional

Framework of the Municipality.
5.1. Local Laws and Regulations
5.1.1 Related Laws and Regulations
With the enactment of Municipal Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2006 as

municipality’s governing law in implementing provisions of Republic Act No.
9003, Maria Aurora is said to be one of the many LGUs all over the country
that exemplifies best practices with regards to solid waste management. The
said Ordinance considers the major components of the Program;
Engineering, Education, Enforcement, and Economic Enterprise. It also
emphasized major strategies like segregation at source, collection, transfer
and transport, storage, processing, and recovery up to final disposal.
Some related laws and ordinances were also enacted as support in the
implementation of Municipal Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2006 as shown in
Table 17.
5.1.2 Permitting Procedures
There are no permitting procedures being imposed by the

municipality for solid waste management facilities. However, regular
monitoring and inspections are being conducted by the MENR Office in
barangay SWM facilities, pick-up points, households, commercial and
industrial establishments to verify compliance to SWM Ordinances.
Also, Municipal Ordinance No. 01, Series of 2015 was enacted to

require all commercial, industrial, and institutional establishments and
agricultural businesses to secure Ecological Solid Waste Management
Inspection Clearance before they can apply or renew their Mayor’s
Permit or Business Clearance.
Table 17. Local and Related Laws and Regulations and their Relevant Provisions
LAWS AND
REGULATION / TITLE RELEVANT PROVISIONS
ORDINANCES
Municipal An Ordinance creating a Defined the moral duties and
Ordinance No. 02, system of Ecological Solid obligations of every Marian in
Series of 2006 Waste Management, the proper solid waste
declaring certain acts management and imposition
prohibited, imposing fees of fines and penalties to
therefore, appropriating funds violators
and for other purposes
Municipal An Ordinance regulating the Regulation in the use and

Ordinance No. 4, use and sale of plastic bags, sale of non-biodegradable
Series of 2013 plastic cellophane, styrofoam plastic materials to reduce
and styropor (polyethylene) waste and encourage
as bagging and packing Marians to use eco-friendly/
materials in the Municipality biodegradable containers and
of Maria Aurora, Aurora imposing penalties to
violators of the Ordinance
Municipal Mandating the installation of Requiring all types of vehicles
Ordinance No. 2, garbage containers in all to install garbage containers
Series of 1998 public and private vehicles that are easily recognized
within the Municipality of where wastes and other
Maria Aurora refuse shall be placed
Municipal Tax An Ordinance enacting the Imposition of service charge
Ordinance No. 01, Revised Revenue Code of for garbage collection
Series of 2003 Maria Aurora, Aurora
Municipal An Ordinance creating the Composition of the SWM
Ordinance No. 01 Municipal Solid Waste Board and defining their roles
Series of 2002 Management Board Pursuant and functions
to the Provision of RA 9003
Ordinance No. 5 The Comprehensive Anti- Prohibition of smoking in

Smoking Ordinance of Maria public places
Aurora, Aurora
SB Resolution No. A resolution adopting and The 10-year SWM Plan found
106 dated Nov. approving the 10-year SWM to be a demand-driven plan
14, 2005 Plan of the Municipality of that will serve as basis in
Maria Aurora, Aurora managing solid waste
Executive Order Reorganizing the Municipal Amendment in the
No. 2013-09 Solid Waste Management composition of SWM Board.
Board in the Municipality of Religious and media sectors
Maria Aurora, Aurora are now members of the
Board
LAWS AND
ORDINANCES
LAWS AND
ORDINANCES
Executive Order Creation of Task Force / Composition of members who
No. 2013-16 TWG/ Oversight Committee in will undertake the pre-
the implementation of implementation activities like
Municipal Ordinance No. 4 IEC campaign, review
provisions, recommend
modifications and
amendments of the
Ordinance
Executive Order Authorizing Punong Barangay Allowing Punong Barangay
No. 001-2014 as Auxiliary Enforcers to deputized as Auxiliary
issue sanitation citation ticket Enforcers to issue sanitation
to apprehended violators in citation ticket
their respective barangay in
violation of Municipal
Ordinances No. 02, Series of
2006 and No. 04, Series of
2013
Executive Order Creation of Technical Composition of members who
No. 2014-08 Working Group (TWG) for the will initiate and facilitate
revision / updating of the 10 -revision / updating of 10-Year
Year SWM Plan SWM Plan of Maria Aurora,
Aurora
Executive Order Creation of enforcement team Composition of members who
No. 2014-11 relative to the Implementation will act as Enforcers
of Municipal Ordinance No.
02, Series of 2006 and
Municipal Ordinance No. 04,
Series of 2013 in the
Municipality of Maria Aurora,
Aurora
5.2 .Roles
5.2.1 SWM Board
1. Monitor the implementation of the Ecological Solid Waste

Management Plan through the cooperation of component
barangays and concerned non-government organizations and
ensure the long-term management of solid waste, as well as
integrate various solid waste management plans and strategies of
component barangays;
2. Adopt measures to promote and ensure the variability and effective

implementation of solid waste management programs in all
component barangays;
3. Adopt specific revenue-generating measures to promote the
viability of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Plan;
4. Convene regular meetings quarterly for the purposes of planning

and coordinating the implementation of the solid waste
management of component barangays;
5. Review every two years, or as the need arises, the Ecological Solid
Waste Management Plan for purposes of ensuring its sustainability,
viability, effectiveness and relevance in relation to local and
international developments in the field of solid waste management;
6. Develop specific mechanics and guidelines to implement the

Ecological Solid Waste Management Plan;
7. Recommend to appropriate local government authorities specific

measures or proposals for franchise or build-operate-transfer
agreements with duly recognized institutions to provide either
exclusive or non-exclusive authority for the collection, transfer,
storage, processing, recycling or disposal of municipal solid waste;
8. Provide the necessary logistical operational support to component

barangays;
9. Recommend measures and safeguard against pollution and

preservation of the natural ecosystem;
10. Coordinate with component barangays in strengthening their

Barangay Ecological Solid Waste Management Council; and
11. Call any concerned agency or sector, as it may deem necessary

for support or other appropriate action.
5.2.2 Municipality
The Municipality, as the primary actor in implementing SWM

Program shall support the Technical Working Group in the revision /
updating of the 10-year SWM Plan consistent with the National Solid
Waste Management Framework. The plan shall consider and
implement all applicable projects and activities not attained during the
2005-2014 SWM Plan and revisit those that are implemented for any
modification or changes. The LGU shall also continue to strictly
implement SWM components like waste reduction, waste diversion,
and operation of existing landfill and development of eco-park.
The municipality shall also ensure the efficient management of

solid waste generated within its jurisdiction, its collection of residual
and special wastes and disposal, and provide for the necessary funds
for its implementation to ensure protection of its constituents and the
environment.
5.2.3 Barangay
The barangay shall be responsible in collecting biodegradable

and recyclable wastes. The barangay with established and operational
MRF shall be responsible for processing biodegradable waste into
compost, final sorting and proper storage of recyclables, and
processing recyclable or residual waste into beneficial/saleable
products. Also, they shall be responsible in disseminating information
like municipal ordinances and resolutions, IEC materials, and other
materials.
Strengthened Barangay SWM Committees shall also prepare its

own SWM Action Plan in accordance with the plans set by the
Municipality.
5.2.4 Private Entities, Institutions, Citizens
The private entities, institutions, and citizens or all generators

shall participate in the implementation of ecological solid waste
management specifically in the segregation of waste at source, proper
storage and disposal. They shall also practice waste reduction, re-use
and recycle. They shall also comply with existing Ordinances in relation
to composting, MRF, and waste segregation.
5.2.5 Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
The NGOs as member of the Solid Waste Management Board

shall assist in the formulation / revision of the SWM Plan. Further, the
NGOs shall promote ESWM activities and help in monitoring the
implementation of the Act.
5.3 Municipal SWM Board
By virtue of Executive Order No. 2013-09, the Municipal Solid Waste

Board was re-organized and composed of the following:
Chairman Hon. Amado M. Geneta

Municipal Mayor
Vice-Chairman Hon. Ariel S. Bitong

Municipal Vice-Mayor
Members Hon. May Anne G. Castro
SB Member
Chairperson-Comm. On
Environment
Hon. Inocencio C. Castillo

SB Member-LnB President
Hon. Julius B. Novillos

Punong Barangay
Brgy. San Joaquin
For. Raul C. Batang

DENR CENRO
Baler, Aurora
Ms. Melody E. Valdez

MLGOO, DILG
Dr. Roman P. Balangue

Municipal Health Officer
Ms. Imelda T. Diaz

Municipal Agriculturist
Mr. Domingo R. Uera

District Supervisor - Dep-Ed
P/SIns. Victor Basil B. Morales

Chief of Police
Maria Aurora Police Station
Ms. Henrietta Bartolome

NGO Rep.-President,
MARVENAS
Mr. Remegio R. Bitong

NGO Rep.-Media Sector
Pastor Mauro C. Pisco

Religious Sector-
Representative
Secretariat Municipal Environment and

Natural Resources Officer
(MENRO)
Table 18. SWM Board Activities To Date and Planned Activities
ACTIVITIES TO DATE PLANNED ACTIVITIES
 Quarterly meeting  Lakbay-Aral to other LGUs
 Monitors and evaluates with Best SWM Practices
Solid Waste operation of Maria  Review and assist in the
Management Board Aurora Ecological Farm implementation of the
(MAEF) revised SWM Plan
 Assist in IEC campaign
5.4. Barangay SWM Committee
The MENRO in coordination with the Department of the Interior and

Local Government provides assistance in the formation and strengthening of
this mandatory committee and in the orientation/ training on the roles and
responsibilities under RA 9003 and the municipality’s SWM Plan barangay
level.
Barangay SWM Committees regularly consult the MENRO on how to

formulate suitable arrangements for the collection and transport of the
residual and special waste from their area of jurisdiction. The Committee, as
headed by the Punong Barangay formulates Barangay Ordinance in relation
to Municipal Ordinances and other SWM policies applicable to their barangay.
Table 19 shows the listing of barangays with organized SWM Committees and
the schedule of their meeting.
Table 19. List of Barangay SWM Committees and Schedule of
Meeting
SCHEDULE OF
BARANGAY
MEETING
Alcala Quarterly
Bagtu Quarterly
Bangco Quarterly
Bannawag Quarterly
Brgy. 01 Quarterly
Brgy. 02 Quarterly
Brgy. 03 Quarterly
Brgy. 04 Quarterly
Baubo Quarterly
Bazal Quarterly
Cab. East Quarterly
Cab.West Quarterly
Debucao Quarterly
Decoliat Quarterly
Detailen Quarterly
Diaat Quarterly
Dianawan Quarterly
Dikildit Quarterly
Dimanpudso Quarterly
Diome Quarterly
Florida Quarterly
Galintuja Quarterly
Kadayacan Quarterly
Malasin Quarterly
Quirino Quarterly
Ramada Quarterly
San Joaquin Quarterly
San Jose Quarterly
San Juan Quarterly
Sta. Lucia Quarterly
Sto. Cristo Quarterly
Sto. Tomas Quarterly
Wenceslao Quarterly
Villa Aurora Quarterly
5.5. Stakeholders Participation

Table 20. Activities conducted to involve stakeholders in the development and
implementation of plan
Organization/
Schedule of
Association/ Activities
Implementation
Institutions
1. Barangay Clean-up drive (Atag) Every last Friday of the
month
2. Private and Public Brigada Eskwela May 23-27 of every year
Schools
3.Local and National Tree Planting 3rd week of September
Agencies (Arbor Day)
4. Solid Waste Monitoring Search for Best Twice a year

and Evaluation Team Barangays, Schools and
Establishments
Practicing SWMP
5.Save the Children Small Grant Initiative Last quarter of 2014
onward
6.Municipal Agriculturist Organic Farming 2013 onward

Office
CHAPTER 6
PLAN STRATEGY
The plannned revision was done through the conduct of meetings, workshops,
cross visit and actual WACS conducted by ESWM-TWG followed by close coaching
and mentoring of DENR-EMB Technical Staff during actual writeshop.
Guided by the waste stream flow intervention option as well as the mandatory
requirements of the law, specific engineering option were identified and evaluated in
each functional element of the ESWM-waste segregation, minimization at source,
collection and transport/transfer, materials recovery and processing/diversion and
disposal management. This resulted in the identification of specific activities and cost
items relevant to the engineering component.
On the Policy component, it looked into the policy and ordinance requirements
of the plan, based on RA 9003 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).
With an analysis of existing policies and ordinances and the recommended
interventions as bases, the LGU were able to develop its priority policy support
agenda and worked out an effective enforcement strategy for SWM.
On the IEC component, it identified the priority IEC activities required to

increase SWM awareness and support efforts on waste reduction and segregation at
source. The LGU was guided in developing an IEC program that can be initiated
immediately, even prior to plan legitimization.
6.1. Vision and Goals
The revised 10 Year Ecological Solid Waste Management Plan’s

purpose is to provide a reference to the Municipality of Maria Aurora in its
continuous implementation of Ecological Solid Waste Management
Program consistent with the provisions of Republic Act No. 9003 which
aimed at sustaining the practice of proper waste segregation, collection,
reduction and diversion of solid waste, promoting entrepreneurship and
marketing linkages for adequate funding, strengthening Information,
Education, and Communication (IEC) drive by incorporating ESWM
Program into primary and secondary curricula , intensifying waste reduction
and diversion from source to final disposal site and the identification and
establishment of new site for Maria Aurora Ecological Farm (MAEF) and
satellite eco-parks.
6.2 Targets
Table 21 shows the diversion and disposal targets for each year in the
10-year planning period.
Table 21. Diversion and Disposal Target, 2015-2024
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Diversion 87.76 87.76 87.76 87.76 90.26 92.76 92.76 92.76 92.76 92.76
Disposal 12.24 12.24 12.24 12.24 9.74 7.24 7.24 7.24 7.24 7.24
Maria Aurora’s diversion target is already 87.76% based on the WACS. Its
per capita generation rate has also decreased from 0.35 in 2005 to 0.24 in
2014.
It plans to reach a diversion target of 92.76% by 2020. This would be

made possible by continuing and enhancing all its efforts in ecological waste
management and putting-up additional technologies like the processing of
unsaleable and broken glass.
In terms of disposal target, although Maria Aurora shows a marginal

increase in population as one factor in increasing waste generation, the Plan
assumes that growth in population has a minimal effect in terms of waste
disposal by continuous and intensive practice and implementation of
segregation at source and segregated collection, the application of alternative
technologies, higher recovery of recyclables, and promotion of other waste
diversion schemes especially in barangays.
Collection services to other barangays will also be increased.
6.3 Strategies
In order to attain the planned diversion target, the following are

the strategies and shall be implemented within the Municipality of Maria
Aurora, Aurora:
1. Continue the strict implementation of Municipal Ordinance No. 02,

Series of 2006, specifically the provisions of non-collection of
biodegradable materials to encourage composting.
2. Enact an Ordinance requiring households and non-households to
install their respective composting facilities.
3. Conduct training / seminar on Alternative Technologies.
4. Adoption of Eco-Savers Program wherein students will bring their
recyclables and convert them into points. The points accumulated
shall be converted into school supplies and/or groceries.
5. Motivate other barangays to establish Barangay Composting
Facility.
6. Procure equipment like shredder, ball compactor, bio-reactor, glass
crusher and other facilities to be used as alternative technology.
7. Conduct and promote organic farming.
8. Adoption and implementation of Ï-shoot Mo, Recyclable Mo”
wherein LGU clienteles shall bring and drop their recyclables in a
designated bin located at Municipal Lobby in exchange of
recommendation / referrals from the Local Chief Executive for job
employment and medical needs.
Other Key Elements of Strategy
The municipality’s strategies in implementing the mandates of RA 9003

are:
 Simple – segregation at source. Addressing where and when wastes

occur.
 Local - low tech and low cost. Segregated collection and segregated
destination.
 Empowerment of the barangays (Decentralized waste management
functions)
 Hands-on - Learn by doing, teach by example.
Waste Segregation and Reduction at Source
The Municipality of Maria Aurora plans to continue its waste

segregation and reduction scheme by shifting from No Segregation, No
Collection policy to Yes Segregation, Yes Collection approach.
Intensification of waste reduction and diversion from source to final

disposal site shall also be initiated at all levels of waste generators by
continuous and strict implementation of Municipal Ordinance No. 2, Series of
2006 and Municipal Ordinance No. 4.
Continuous coordination with barangays shall be conducted to

establish their own and operational Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and
composting facility. At present, out of 40 barangays, 22 barangays have their
operational MRF and the remaining barangays have also MRF but non-
operational. Also, ensuring the efficiency of all established Materials Recovery
Facilities (MRF) in all schools, barangays/cluster barangays and other
institutions shall be conducted regularly. Such MRFs will also provide for
storage and separate bin as Residual Containment Box (RCB).
Establishment of simple composting bins/pit for biodegradable waste

shall be enforced thru an Ordinance in all household and non-household to
support backyard and urban gardening of the Municipal Agriculture Office.
Collection and Transport
The Municipal LGU will continue its collection services for residual and
special wastes within the present service areas specifically Barangays I, II, III,
IV, San Jose, Florida, Alcala, Dimanpudso, San Joaquin, Bazal, Quirino, and
Bangco. By 2018, the regular service area will be expanded to Barangays
Malasin, Ramada, Cabituculan West, Cabituculan East, Sto. Cristo, Sta.
Lucia, Detailen, Dikildit, Bagtu, and Bannawag. By 2021, collection services
will be extended further to Barangays Debucao, San Leonardo, Diaat,
Kadayacan, Bayanihan, Baubo, Diome, Sto. Tomas, and Wenceslao. By
2024, the same services will be catered by the remaining Barangays of
Diaman, Punglo, Suguit, Dialatnan, Villa Aurora, Dianawan, Galintuja, San
Juan, and Decoliat.
Dianawan, Galintuja, San Juan, and Decoliat will be clustered for the
proposed satellite eco-park and may negotiate to nearest existing landfill for
final waste disposal due to geographical location.
The Municipal LGU will only collect residual and special waste. To
sustain the operational expenses of the Municipal LGU in the collection and
transport of solid waste, payment of monthly environmental fee shall be
continuously imposed subject to existing municipal ordinance.
Disposal Management
Residual waste shall be disposed at existing Maria Aurora Ecological

Farm (MAEF) and proposed satellite eco-park in Canili Area while special and
hazardous waste shall be stored in toxic vault after treatment.
CHAPTER 7
SWM SYSTEM
Chapter 7 describes the detail of Solid Waste Management programs to be
implemented in the municipality to attain the objectives and targets of the plan.
7.1. Source Reduction
There will be a strict enforcement of Municipal Ordinances No. 2,

Series of 2006, Municipal Ordinance No. 02, Series of 1998, and Municipal
Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2013 and other related laws and policies of the
government. In barangay level, barangay officials shall encourage to adopt
municipal ordinances and implement the same to give them guide in
implementing SWM Program.
Also, an adoption of ordinance requiring all business establishments to

secure ESWM clearance as requirement in securing/renewing Mayor’s Permit
will ensure that these establishments will install separate containers for
different types of waste.
The practice of waste reduction at source should be sustained in all

major waste sources such as public market, business areas, institutions, and
households. Table 22 summarizes various source reduction schemes that can
be implemented in different waste sources.
Table 22. Recommended source reduction schemes by waste source
Source of Implementation Sectors

Waste Source Reduction Scheme Schedule to Target
- Strict implementation of On going

Mun. Ordinances No. 2, All
Series of 2006, Municipal
Ordinance No. 2, Series of
1998
- Adoption of municipal March 2015 All business
ordinance requiring all establishments
business establishments to
Public Market
secure ESWM Clearance
and Business
before securing / renewing
Establishments/
Mayor’s Permit Buko traders
Traders
- Execution of MOA between July 2015
buko traders (coconut hull)
and private entity utilizing
such wastes
- Strengthening the use of Buyers
reusable bags or “bayong”
- Single plastic for wet goods Vendors
- Maximizing the usability of 2nd quarter 2015

writing (paper) materials
- Discourage selling and On going
buying of Junk Foods within
school premises On going
- Search for Best Schools On going
- Gulayan sa Paaralan 3rd Quarter 2015
- Komposting sa Paaralan On-going
Faculty,
- Strengthening of Recycling
School
Schools Center 2nd Quarter 2015
workers &
- Adoption of Eco-saver
students
Project (Bring your own
recyclables) 2nd Quarter 2015
- Strengthening of Recyclable
Mo, I-Shoot Mo Program
- Bringing of foods in reusable 2nd Quarter 2015
containers
- Bringing of own utensils 2nd Quarter 2015
- Discourage bringing in foods

that are packed in non- Patient
Hospitals/
reusable containers attendants,
Clinic/ Health 2015
- Conserve use of office hospital
Center
supplies employees &
- Strict implementation of RA officials
6969
- Discourage the use of non- On-going

reusable, non-recyclable
packages
- Conserve use of office On-going
supplies
- Establishment of MRF,
composting and residual
containment area On-going
Public and - Strengthening of Search of
Officials and
private offices Best Barangays, Schools
employees
and Business
Establishments Practicing
Solid Waste Management
Clean and Green Programs
- Use of double-side
bond/copy paper
- Buying / using of durable or
reusable materials like
glassware and utensils
- Strengthening of Clean and On going

Green Program / Urban
Gardening / FAITH Garden
Households - Strict implementation of On going All Family and
Mun. Ordinance No. 2 / other
Mun. Ordinance No. 4 household
- Backyard Composting On going Members
- Requiring all applicants of March 2015
Marriage License to undergo
ESWM Orientation before
issuance of license
- Strict implementation of
Mun. Ordinances No. 02,
Series of 1998,Mun. Operators,
Transport
Ordinance No. 2, Series of On going Drivers and
Groups
2006 and Mun. Ordinance passengers
No. 4
- Small Grant Initiative for the

NGOs/ POs establishment of MRF
(Wenceslao), Compost Box Barangays/
- Save the On going
(Diaat Elementary) and Schools
Children
Vermi-composting (MANHS)
Capability and Economic Viability of the Municipality in Implementing

the Program for this Component
Proposed funds were allotted for the implementation of the different

source reduction programs planned by the municipality.
Technical Requirements for the Ordinances and Other Formal Actions to

be taken by the Municipality
Appropriate ordinances like Municipal Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2006
and Municipal Ordinance No. 04, Series of 2014 were enacted and other
ordinances were proposed for the implementation of this component.
Social Impacts on Stakeholders Involved or Affected
The following are the foreseen impacts to the stakeholders:
 Increase per capita earning derive from the sales of recyclables

 Lesser per capita expenditures on food costs derived from backyard
farming
 Lesser volume of waste to dispose
 Lesser cost on per capita solid waste management collection and
disposal
 Granting of incentives
 Cleaner and healthier environment
 Aesthetic effect
Percentage Diversion Resulting from Source Reduction
The targeted yearly waste diversion rates will be achieved with the help
of strict implementation of enacted Ordinances. Based on WACS, source
reduction of sando bags (3.85%), composites (4.16%), PPs (5.47%), and
others (1.82%) will achieve a 15.30% diversion. Maximization of the potential
use of biodegradable waste (56.31%) and recyclable waste (16.15%) will
greatly increase the diversion rates and will help in achieving the projected
diversion rates.
7.2. Collection
The LGU is currently collecting segregated residual and special waste

in12 barangays and business establishments. As proposed, the municipal
government will expand its collection coverage in 2018 to 10 barangays, 2021
to 9 barangays, and 2024 to 9 barangays as shown in Table 23. However,
residual and special wastes shall be collected if the barangay will pay
environmental fee as prescribed in Article 14 of Municipal Ordinance No. 02,
Series of 2006. The government also intends to strengthen the barangays to
participate in the collection of segregated waste from point sources to the
common collection points like MRF with designated Residual Containment
Box (RCB).
Also, an increase of 10%, every three years of the environmental fee to

be paid both by household and non-household shall be imposed to sustain the
hauling operation of solid wastes.
The change from the “No Segregation, No Collection” policy to “Yes

Segregation, Yes Collection” approach shall also be implemented to
encourage segregation of all waste generators.
Table 23. List of Barangays, types of waste to be collected and schedule of collection
SCHEDULE SCHEDULE OF
TYPES OF WASTE TO
BARANGAY OF DAILY
BE COLLECTED
COLLECTION COLLECTION
Barangay 1 Residual / Special Wastes On-going Tuesdays
Barangay 2 Residual / Special Wastes On-going Tuesdays
San Joaquin Residual / Special Wastes On-going Tuesdays
San Jose Residual / Special Wastes On-going Tuesdays
Dimanpudso Residual / Special Wastes On-going Thursdays
Florida Residual / Special Wastes On-going Thursdays
Alcala Residual / Special Wastes On-going Thursdays
Brgy. 3 Residual / Special Wastes On-going Thursdays
Brgy. 4 Residual / Special Wastes On-going Thursdays
Bangco Residual / Special Wastes On-going Bi-monthly
Quirino Residual / Special Wastes On-going Bi-monthly
Bazal Residual / Special Wastes On-going Bi-monthly
Malasin Residual / Special Wastes 2018 To be scheduled
Ramada Residual / Special Wastes 2018 To be scheduled
Cabituculan West Residual / Special Wastes 2018 To be scheduled
Cabituculan East Residual / Special Wastes 2018 To be scheduled
Sto. Cristo Residual / Special Wastes 2018 To be scheduled
Sta. Lucia Residual / Special Wastes 2018 To be scheduled
Detailen Residual / Special Wastes 2018 To be scheduled
Dikildit Residual / Special Wastes 2018 To be scheduled
Bagtu Residual / Special Wastes 2018 To be scheduled
Bannawag Residual / Special Wastes 2018 To be scheduled
Debucao Residual / Special Wastes 2021 To be scheduled
San Leonardo Residual / Special Wastes 2021 To be scheduled
Diaat Residual / Special Wastes 2021 To be scheduled
Kadayacan Residual / Special Wastes 2021 To be scheduled
Bayanihan Residual / Special Wastes 2021 To be scheduled
Baubo Residual / Special Wastes 2021 To be scheduled
Diome Residual / Special Wastes 2021 To be scheduled
Sto. Tomas Residual / Special Wastes 2021 To be scheduled
Wenceslao Residual / Special Wastes 2021 To be scheduled
Diaman Residual / Special Wastes 2024 To be scheduled
Punglo Residual / Special Wastes 2024 To be scheduled
Dialatnan Residual / Special Wastes 2024 To be scheduled
Suguit Residual / Special Wastes 2024 To be scheduled
Villa Aurora Residual / Special Wastes 2024 To be scheduled
Dianawan Residual / Special Wastes 2024 To be scheduled
Galintuja Residual / Special Wastes 2024 To be scheduled
Decoliat Residual / Special Wastes 2024 To be scheduled
San Juan Residual / Special Wastes 2024 To be scheduled
7.2.1 Overview
All barangays in the municipality shall designate a separate
compartment as Residual Containment Box within their Materials
Recovery Facility (MRF) as collection point. Compostable wastes left
in every waste source shall be converted in composts / organic
fertilizer. Recyclable materials shall be directly sold to junkshops or
ambulant buyers by waste source generators as additional source of
income. Municipal Collection Team shall collect only residual and
special wastes in the Residual Containment Box within the Barangay
MRF. Hazardous wastes from hospitals and clinics shall be
responsibility of said establishments and shall be placed in a sealed
container or toxic vault.
Table 24 shows the list of available vehicle used in collection

within the five (5)-year period, its collection capacity and frequency
collection including those that will be collected up to year 2019.
Collection schedule shall be maintained unless additional

collection points will be established by the barangays, establishments
or institutions. Collection of residual and special wastes from other
proposed collection barangays will be scheduled depending on the
availability of garbage trucks and collectors in order not to hamper the
daily schedule.
Municipal Garbage Collectors shall be responsible for the

collection of solid wastes in all collection point.
Strong IEC campaign is necessary to inform waste generators

of collection schedules and regulations. Wastes shall be stored in
sealed and properly tied receptacles and must be brought outside of
the establishment or households during collection time only. Presence
of waste beyond its collection schedule is considered as littering
violation.
7.2.2 Collection Equipment and Routes
Maria Aurora will sustain its collection service to the present

collection area as shown in Fig. 11 and will expand its collection
coverage to other non- service areas. Due to geographical location of
barangays within the municipality, there shall be a collection route
based on the proximity of each barangay to minimize the collection
cost. The municipal and barangay LGUs will jointly adopt a collection
system that will optimize the use of present collection and transport
facility. Periodic review of routes and schedules as well as
assessment of collection performance will be conducted regularly in
order to identify areas for the implementation of both in routing and
scheduling.
Fig. 11. Collection Route
Table 24 shows the list of current number of vehicles used and proposed
additional vehicles. It is proposed that the LGU shall procure one garbage truck
each 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2024 to augment or replace the two existing garbage
trucks.
Table 24. List of current number of vehicles & projection of additional vehicles to be
purchased by year
NO. OF For Acquisition
TYPE OF
EXISTING REMARKS
VEHICLES
VEHICLES 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Mini– 2 1 1 1 1 Two existing

dump truck garbage
trucks are
currently
used for
waste
collection
Back hoe 1 With capacity
of 0.75 cubic
meter
Utility 1 For
Vehicle monitoring,
evaluation,
enforcement
and IEC
Fig. 12. Present Garbage Collection Trucks
Dump truck is preferred as this can be fitted with separators to allow

collection of various types of waste that were properly segregated from the
source. Regular maintenance, cleaning, and provision of maintenance tools
shall be done to avoid needless breakdown and disorder that will affect
collection schedule, management, and operation of the program.
Collection vehicles covered with nets are the only vehicles allowed to
transport waste from the collection area to the MAEF site. It should be properly
netted in order to minimize hazard resulting from aerial discharge of unwanted
particles into the air and into the built-up areas where these vehicles will pass
through.
A driver and two collection laborers will man the current garbage collection
truck. They shall be provided with the necessary training to ensure proper
handling and management of waste from the collection to the municipal MRF
and down to the disposal facility.
Collection and transport crew shall also be equipped with the basic
protective gears such as gloves, masks, and safety boots. This is to ensure
safety and avoid unnecessary contact with the waste during their work to
minimize health hazard posed by handling solid waste. They should as well go
through regular medical check-up.
7.2.3. Storage and Set-out
The municipality will continue to collect only residual and special

waste. These will be stored in separate containers at the source and
brought out only during collection schedule.
Table 25. Types of containers per waste source

Waste Source Types of Containers Location
Public Market -Four sets of four big plastic bins for Inside the stall/store
biodegradable, recyclable, residual
and special waste properly labeled
Waste Source Types of Containers Location
and sealed
-Installation of waste receptacles shall Inside the stall/store
be required before the issuance of
Mayor’s Permit
Schools -Four plastic containers for Inside the classroom and
biodegradable, recyclable, residual offices
and special waste with label and box
for waste papers. Playgrounds, social hall
-Plastic bins with label as common and canteen
waste receptacles.
Hospital - For general waste: plastic containers Inside the room and
with covers and labels; boxes with office
labels for paper waste in offices,
canteen and wards
- For health care waste, receptacles
for sharp, infectious waste, chemical
and or pathological waste, must follow
the DOH / RA 6969
Industries, Inland Plastic bin with label Inside the hotel rooms,
Resorts, Hotels and Sacks in sack hangers offices
the likes
Grounds and open
spaces
Public and private - Four big plastic bins for In strategic point within
offices including biodegradable, recyclable, residual the municipal hall
other institutions and special waste anchored on an iron compound
like church, banks rack with proper label
- Four plastic containers for bins for Inside the office
bio, recyclable, residual and special
waste with label, and box for waste
papers
Parks and - Four plastic bins for biodegradable, In strategic point of the
Recreation facilities recyclable, residual and special waste plaza
anchored on an iron rack with proper
label
Households Sacks, plastic containers, used plastic Household area with
bags shed
Industries Plastic bins or used sacks for four Inside industry
types of waste compound
7.2.4 Segregated Recyclables
Segregation at source is imposed in the municipality. For

recyclables, the generator has the option to sell its own generated
recyclables or it may be given to the barangay for storage at the
barangay MRF.
7.2.5 Segregated Compostables

Maria Aurora prohibits collection of biodegradable materials
except in Public Market as provided in Municipal Ordinance No. 02,
Series of 2006. So, in order to reduce biodegradable waste being
dumped anywhere or burned, barangays shall be mandated to establish
composting facility for biodegradable waste generated from households
and other waste sources. This is to encourage waste generators to
produce high quality compost and to minimize burning of backyard and
agricultural wastes.
7.2.6 Mixed Solid
The residual waste shall be collected by the municipality and

shall be brought to the MAEF for final sorting. The special waste like
broken glass, chemical containers, etc. shall be disposed in a vault
while the residual municipal waste shall be disposed at the SLF.
As the municipality plans to expand its collection coverage, it is
assumed that after the implementation of this Plan, all 40 barangays
shall be considered as collection areas. The plan for collection
expansion of the municipality is by adding collection service areas, that
is, in 2018 10 barangays, in 2021 with 9 barangays and in 2024 with 9
barangays until all 40 barangays are considered collection barangays.
However, collection shall only be conducted if the barangay pays the
environmental fee as prescribed in Article 14 of Municipal Ordinance
No. 02, Series of 2006. The government also intends to strengthen the
barangays to participate in the collection of segregated waste from point
sources to the common collection points like MRF.
Table 26. Plan for Collection Expansion

SCHEDULE OF
SCHEDULE OF DAILY
BARANGAY PROPOSED
COLLECTION
COLLECTION
Public Market Presently collected Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, Fridays,
SCHEDULE OF
SCHEDULE OF DAILY
BARANGAY PROPOSED
COLLECTION
COLLECTION
Sundays
Barangay 1 Presently collected Tuesdays
Barangay 2 Presently collected Tuesdays
San Joaquin Presently collected Tuesdays
San Jose Presently collected Tuesdays
Dimanpudso Presently collected Thursdays
Florida Presently collected Thursdays
Alcala Presently collected Thursdays
Brgy. 3 Presently collected Thursdays
Brgy. 4 Presently collected Thursdays
Bangco Presently collected Bi-monthly
Quirino Presently collected Bi-monthly
Bazal Presently collected Bi-monthly
Malasin 2018 Bi-monthly
Ramada 2018 Bi-monthly
Cabituculan East 2018 Bi-monthly
Cabituculan West 2018 Bi-monthly
Sto. Cristo 2018 Bi-monthly
Sta. Lucia 2018 Bi-monthly
Detailen 2018 Bi-monthly
Dikildit 2018 Bi-monthly
Bagtu 2018 Bi-monthly
Bannawag 2018 Bi-monthly
Debucao 2021 Bi-monthly
San Leonardo 2021 Bi-monthly
Diaat 2021 Bi-monthly
Kadayacan 2021 Bi-monthly
Bayanihan 2021 Bi-monthly
Baubo 2021 Bi-monthly
Diome 2021 Bi-monthly
Sto. Tomas 2021 Bi-monthly
Wenceslao 2021 Bi-monthly
Diaman 2024 Bi-monthly
Punglo 2024 Bi-monthly
Dialatnan 2024 Bi-monthly
Suguit 2024 Bi-monthly
Villa Aurora 2024 Bi-monthly
Dianawan 2024 Bi-monthly
Galintuja 2024 Bi-monthly
Decoliat 2024 Bi-monthly
San Juan 2024 Bi-monthly
7.3 Segregation, Recycling, and Composting
The municipal government will continue its partnership with all

barangays. Segregation at source will be sustained and continuous promotion
of segregation shall be done. Similarly, composting activity will be strictly
implemented in every household, institution, industry, and all other business
establishments generating biodegradable waste.
7.3.1 Segregation
The Municipality of Maria Aurora aims to strengthen its current

waste segregation scheme. One strategy is the shifting of “No
Segregation, No Collection” policy into “Yes Segregation, Yes
Collection” approach to encourage waste generators to practice
segregation with the assurance of collection of their waste.
Also, BSWMCs shall be mobilized in conducting proper IEC

campaign and enforcement of Municipal Ordinance No. 02, Series of
2006 within their area of jurisdiction. The MENRO shall be responsible
in the production and distribution of IEC materials and the conduct of
IEC activities like radio airing, installation of billboards, and others.
Conduct of information drive in waste segregation shall be intensified.
There will be a conduct of regular municipal and barangay evaluation to
monitor the progress of the implementation.
7.3.2 Recycling
The Municipal LGU has a centralized Municipal MRF located at

the MAEF, wherein 29 barangays out of the total barangays have their
own and operational MRFs and all schools in Maria Aurora have
MRFs. Some barangays have MRF but still non-operational or on-
process of construction. This information only shows that in Maria
Aurora, there is a high awareness, implementation, and even higher
recovery rate for recyclables. The MRF serves as collection point for
segregated and recovered recyclables ready for market.
Storage and stock area for factory- returnable and recyclables is

a major part of the building constructed at the MAEF. It has an
estimated capacity of 25 cubic meters of recovered waste materials to
be stocked. The facility for recyclable includes ventilated storage bins
with an estimated capacity of 1,000 kilograms of bottles, papers,
cartons, and other factory returnable. Cubicles including overhead
shelves will likewise be provided to optimize space usage.
Temporarily storing them in such place can result to a better

selling price as prices of these go higher depending on the demand
and weather condition. Proceeds of sold recyclables were remitted to
the Municipal Treasury.
Barangays shall be mandated in establishing Barangay

Recycling Center as storage for recyclable waste generated from
households and other waste sources. Households may opt to sell their
recyclables to junkshops and itinerant buyers.
In schools, they shall be encouraged to strengthen their present
Recycling Centers to produce higher value products.
“I-Shoot Mo, Recyclable Mo” is another project that will enhance

segregation. A globe-shape receptacle shall be placed at the Municipal
Lobby wherein all municipal clienteles are encouraged to bring and
drop their recyclables in exchange of referrals for job application and
other transactions requiring endorsement from different departments.
This is a replica of what Mount Carmel School of Maria Aurora
(MCSMA) is presently implementing. Students dropped their PET
bottles in a designated container instead of throwing it anywhere.
Also, Eco-Savers Program on Recyclables being implemented

at Marikina City will be adopted wherein students are encouraged to
bring and exchange their recyclables into school bags and materials
and even groceries depending on their accumulated points.
The government will provide technical assistance to all

barangays by conducting technical conference intended for junkshop
operators and ambulant buyers to determine the consensus with
regards to market procedure.
Materials To Be Recycled
Residual waste like plastics and laminates are pulverized and

mixed in the production of fabricated foot pavers and hollow blocks.
Factory returnable shall be sold to accredited junkshops as the
municipality has no factory or industry that produces recycled
materials.
Existing Capacity, Future Demand, and How the Capacity Will Be

Met
The capability of the municipality to produce more fabricated

foot pavers and hollow blocks will greatly depend on the available
resources like building, manpower, equipment, and fund allocation. The
fabrication of such materials is now a regular activity in MAEF and
funded annually.
There is a potential demand of these products due to the

booming tourist activity in the province. Pavers are good landscaping
materials in the construction of resorts and hotels. Municipal projects in
plazas and schools also need such materials in their beautification
projects.
If demand increases, expansion of existing building and

procurement of additional molders shall be necessary to augment the
required quantity.
Assistance of Municipality to Barangays
The municipal government will extend technical assistance to

barangays in the operationalization of their existing MRFs and for the
establishment of MRFs in institutions, industries, and offices. Also,
training for alternative technologies shall be conducted and linkaging
with market or buyers for recycled products shall be initiated by the
municipality.
Implementation Schedule
By the end of 2015, all barangays in Maria Aurora shall have

functional MRFs including institutions, industries, private and
government offices by enacting an ordinance requiring all non-
household waste generators to establish their own MRF. The Municipal
MRF shall also be rehabilitated or expanded to accommodate more
recyclables.
Fig. 13. Facilities/ Equipment
7.3.3 Composting/Management of Biodegradable Waste
Overall Strategy for Managing Biodegradable Waste

 Enactment of an ordinance requiring all households and non-
households to have proper composting box/ compost pit/
compost bin.
 Encourage different sectors in the barangay to engage in
composting.
 Organize Municipal Solid Waste Management Monitoring Team
to monitor the implementation.
 Support the Organic Farming Program being implemented by
Municipal Agriculturist Office.
All barangays in the municipality shall be required through an

ordinance requiring them to establish Barangay Composting Facility.
This also includes households and non-households to have their own
composting facility.
At present, the MAEF has four big compost boxes as shown in

Fig. 14 however, the MENRO is planning to add more boxes to
accommodate more biodegradable waste. Also, backyard and
agricultural waste that cannot be shredded shall be placed in a
designated compost heap where they may decompose. Barangays
shall also identify and establish their own compost heap for an orderly
storage of these types of waste and to prevent them being burnt. Other
backyard and agricultural waste shall be used as alternative land filler
to elevate low-lying areas and to serve as humus soil when
decomposed.
Other biodegradable wastes that cannot be accommodate by

MAEF and Barangay Composting Facility shall be given to other
schools or organizations conducting vermi-composting as food
materials of night crawlers.
Table 27. Quantity of waste to be composted by barangay

NAME OF BARANGAY VOLUME (kg/day)
RURAL
Alcala 102.31
Bagtu 125.11
Bangco 69.51
Bannawag 96.71
Baubo 58.94
Bayanihan 144.92
Bazal 182.43
Cab. East 108.83
Cab. West 29.93
Debucao 73.58
Decoliat 55.39
Detailen 158.67
Diaat 306.18
Dialatnan 17.05
Diaman 22.27
Dianawan 213.03
NAME OF BARANGAY VOLUME (kg/day)
Dikildit 99.28
Dikildit 99.28
Diome 108.91
Galintuja 47.25
Kadayacan 206.61
Malasin 64.87
Punglo 90.93
Ramada 68.81
San Juan 170.93
San Leonardo 57.58
Sta. Lucia 30.79
Sto. Cristo 91.55
Sto. Tomas 98.02
Suguit 61.75
Villa Aurora 150.30
Wenceslao 100.07
Sub -total 3,212.51
URBAN
Brgy. 1 182.12
Brgy. 2 155.62
Brgy. 3 102.94
Brgy. 4 921.12
Dimanpudso 251.73
Florida 256.43
San Jose 545.64
San Joaquin 610.64
Quirino 307.69
Sub-total 3,333.93
TOTAL 6,546.44 kg/day
Materials To Be Composted
Consistent with Municipal Ordinance No. 02, Series of 2006,

only biodegradable waste generated from Municipal Public Market
such as over ripe fruits and vegetables and fish scales will be collected
by collection crews and shredded and turn into compost.
Implementation Schedule
As the municipality only collects biodegradable waste from

Municipal Public Market, the schedule of collection of this waste is
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. This schedule is
necessary to avoid occurrence of foul odor of decaying bio materials
although some vendors and buyers also collect fruits and vegetables
as food supplement of their livestock.
In barangays and households, a proposed ordinance will be

passed for a mandatory establishment of composting facility. In
schools, all elementary and secondary schools in this Municipality have
an existing composting facility.
Fig. 14. Composting Facilities
The municipal government will provide technical assistance by

coordinating with concerned agencies to conduct composting related
trainings for the barangays and interested parties.
Biodegradable waste from public market shall be continuously

collected by municipal collection team and will be processed as
compost materials in MAEF.
Coordination with the Municipal Agriculture Office shall be
conducted to distribute other biodegradable materials collected for their
organic farming.
7.3.4 Marketing
Recovered recyclables by the Municipal Sorters stored at

Municipal MRF are presently sold to junkshops within Maria Aurora
with an average price shown in Table 28. If there is no specific buyer,
recyclables are sold with buyer offering higher prices. This plan intends
to link recovered recyclables to Nueva Ecija wherein prices are
relatively higher or even doubled.
Initially, compost products from MAEF’s were used as fertilizer

of seedlings raised at Municipal Nursery and vegetable garden within
MAEF. Considered as the pet project of the LGU, they are distributed
to interested farmers or individuals. Composts are now being displayed
and sold at Organic Trading Post located at Municipal Public Market
with an introductory price of 12 pesos per kilo. Proceeds of sale were
remitted to the Municipal Treasury.
In terms of expanding markets, livelihood training for recyclables

shall be conducted first to train not only SWM personnel but also
organization coming from women, out of school youth, person with
disabilities (PWDs), and other interested associations and cooperatives
for higher market value of finished products instead of selling it as raw
materials.
Table 28. Estimated prices for recovered materials and average selling
price
Recovered
Average selling price/ average price
materials
Tin P4.00/kg
Aluminum P12.00/kg
Bottle P1.00/pc
Iron P12.00/kg
Clear Plastic Bottle P13.00kg
Carton P4.00/kg
Paper P2.00/kg
Evaluation of the Feasibility of Procurement Preferences for

Compost, Recyclable and Recycled Materials by Municipality
Maria Aurora is generally an agriculture-based municipality.
Banana, coconut, and rice are the major agricultural products and
source of income. Establishment of compost facility is feasible here in
the municipality because there are businesses dealing with synthetic
fertilizers; also buying locally generated compost fertilizers and
disposing them in retail to their customers. But this is not yet
established because composting is not yet well institutionalized.
In the promotion of organic farming and utilization of organic

products in the municipality, it is conceived that Marians will patronize
using composts in the replacement of synthetic fertilizer. Also, organic
fertilizer can only be bought at an average of P250.00 per 25-kilo sack
as compared to synthetic fertilizer’s price of P750.00 per sack.
In terms of recycling, there is a potential market not only in

Maria Aurora but in the entire Aurora and/or other provinces as Aurora
is being tagged as next alternative location for eco-tourism. Tourists
often look for unique souvenirs or product of re-use or recycling
practices.
Strategies for Developing and Expanding Markets for Composts,

Recyclables, Recycled and other Processed Materials
1. Hold exhibits and product demonstrations derived from

recyclable materials during Maria Aurora Town Fiesta,
Aurora Day, and festivities.
2. Tie up with tourist destination establishments to display the
products
3. Participate in the trade fairs conducted by malls and other
establishments located in nearby provinces, within Aurora
Province, municipalities or cities.
Evaluation of the Feasibility of Procurement Preferences to

Encourage the Purchase of Products made from Recycled
Material and Compost
Preferring recycled and compost products can only be

encouraged to a community with deep concern to the environment.
People will patronize the procurement of the product by continuous
promotion of RA 9003, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. In
Maria Aurora, there are various types of recycled products but only
selected items are marketable.
To encourage procurement, products should be durable and can

relate to the latest trend. Product price is regulated, acceptable, and
friendly to the consumers.
7.4 Transfer
Maria Aurora and its barangays currently use their respective Materials
Recovery Facility as transfer stations and temporary storage. No plan yet for
transfer facility.
7.5 Alternative Technologies for Residual Waste
Currently, the municipality has an existing pulverizing machine that is

used in shredding plastics/laminates. The shredded plastic materials are
used as mixture in the fabrication of foot pavers and hollow blocks. Last
2014, a total of 4,500 pieces of foot pavers and hollow blocks were initially
produced. Some of these products were used as light construction materials
in MAEF while others were sold to interested individuals.
In this SWM Plan, it targeted an annual production of 5,000 pieces foot

pavers and 5,000 pieces hollow blocks. The said quantity can be increased
depending on the demand for various beautification or landscaping projects.
Also, the municipality may link with other LGUs implementing the same
technology for other designs or products derived from shredded plastic
materials.
Furthermore, by 2019, the LGU plans to purchase a glass

shredder/pulverizer to process large quantities of broken and unsaleable
glass to lessen quantities of stored special waste.
As it was initially implemented last 2014, a proof of Environmental

Technology Verification from DOST is not yet secured.
7.6 Disposal
Maria Aurora is currently using a Category-1 Sanitary Landfill known

as the Maria Aurora Ecological Farm (MAEF) as disposal facility. The said
Facility has an area of 1.35 hectares located in Barangay San Joaquin and
has a capacity of 168.96 tons per year. The operation started last 2012, with
an average disposal rate of 80 tons per year based on daily record of MENR
Office, currently Cell No. 1 is proposed to be closed this year and Cell No. 2
is being constructed and will open this 2015. A Safe Disclosure and
Rehabilitation Plan shall be prepared prior to the closing of Cell No. 1 and
opening of Cell No. 2.
Cell No. 1 operated for almost three years and based on the average
disposed waste, waste received by Cell No. 1 exceeded its expected life.
This may be due to higher recovery rate and the strict disposal of only
residual waste as special waste which has its own storage or toxic vault.
7.6.1. SW Disposal Capacity
As earlier stated, only residual waste are being disposed in the

final disposal site, other mixed solid waste collected from other sources
are sorted first before disposal.
Based on the population and waste generation projections of the
municipality, Maria Aurora generates 636.12 kilograms per day of
residual waste for disposal. It is projected that a total of 2,700.74 tons
of residual waste will be disposed in 2015 to 2024. With that data, it
shows that the carrying capacity of the present disposal area cannot
accommodate such volume of waste, given the present capacity of the
two cells of 168 tons. However, due to the existing terrain of the
present MAEF, which is generally mountainous and only a portion is
flat, it is a potential for landfill expansion. It is recommended that the
existing geographic condition of the area will not be altered. Therefore,
this Plan proposes for the identification and establishment of new and
larger sanitary landfill that can accommodate and operate for another
10 years or more.
7.6.2 Existing Facilities
A Category-1 Sanitary Landfill is located within the Maria Aurora

Ecological Farm (MAEF). With an area of 1.35 hectares and capacity of
168 tons per year, it was constructed last 2011 and started its operation
in 2012 as sanitary landfill. Other components that had already
constructed and established were:
1. One cell of Category- 1 Solid Waste Sanitary Landfill with an

area of 630 square meters
2. Leachate Treatment Facility
3. Drainage Systems
4. Hedgerows
Other facilities established within the MAEF and as part in the

operation of the sanitary landfill were:
1. Access roads (2 roads had already constructed as entry /

exit points of garbage trucks and SWM personnel)
2. Toxic vault for special waste
3. Bottle vault for broken glass and bottles
4. Municipal MRF
5. Shredder and Pulverizing Area including machineries
6. Municipal Forest Nursery
7. Compost Boxes
Strategies to Extend Life Span
In order to extend the life span of Maria Aurora Ecological Farm,

specifically its final disposal site, some strategies were proposed:
1. Maximize recovery through proper sorting of recyclable

materials, residual waste intended for alternative
technologies, and special waste to be contained in toxic
vault;
2. Disallow disposal of waste from other LGUs;
3. Strict implementation of ordinances specifically the “Yes
Segregation, Yes Collection” policy
4. Establishment of satellite eco-parks.
7.6.3 New Facilities
The Municipal LGU still awaits the action of the Provincial

Government of Aurora (PGA) to establish a centralized Sanitary
Landfill that will cater the solid waste of Central Aurora- Maria Aurora,
Baler, Dipaculao, and San Luis. It was proposed that the site to be
selected is within Maria Aurora. If that proposal will not prosper, Maria
Aurora shall identify its new sanitary landfill, probably near the town
proper for quick access.
Also, the municipality will procure a parcel of lot proposed as

Eco-Park that will be used by residents of Barangays Dianawan,
Galintuja, San Juan and Decoliat. The proposed site is within Barangay
Galintuja as center of the four mentioned barangays. The eco-park will
serve as transfer station for the residual and special waste of the said
barangays before collection by the Municipal Collection Team and to
be disposed in a final disposal site. It shall be operated by the
Municipal LGU with the present design of MAEF.
Explanation on How the Design will meet the Requirements of RA

9003
The municipality’s design for the Category-1 Sanitary Facility

was based on the sections provided in RA 9003 Implementing Rules
and Regulations particularly Article 6 and DAO 30-2003.
7.7 Special Waste
A 4 meters x 12 meters concrete and sealed toxic vault is currently used as

permanent storage for special and other hazardous waste like broken
glass/unsaleable glass, chemical bottles, bulbs, batteries and other electronic
parts.
Table 29. Projected amount of special waste to be generated

Year Estimated Quantities Estimated Quantities
(kg/day) (kg/year)
2015 556.12 202,983.57
2016 574.60 209,727.28
2017 593.56 216,649.16
2018 613.30 223,854.11
2019 633.64 231,276.81
2020 654.60 238,928.92
2021 676.35 246,867.72
2022 698.77 255,051.43
2023 721.90 263,493.00
2024 745.87 272,241.81
Total 2,361,073.81
Special waste estimated quantities to be generated in the future were
based from Waste Characterization. Special waste totaling to 2,361,073.81
kilograms will be generated for the planning period except for waste
generated by health related sources specified in Republic Act 6969.
7.7.1 Health Care Waste
Hazardous waste from clinic and hospital shall be placed

in a sealed container for proper disposal. Coordination from
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) - Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Office and other
concerned agencies with regards to waste treatment and
disposal of hospital pathogenic and infectious waste pursuant to
Toxic Substances, Hazardous Waste, Nuclear Waste Control Act
of 1990 (Republic Act 6969) and Joint DENR- DOH
Administrative Order No. 02, Series of 2005 and other related
laws and regulations shall also be conducted.
Based on WACS, Maria Aurora will generate an estimated

quantity of 3,344.70 kilograms within the 10- year planning
period.
Table 30. Estimated quantities to be generated in the future

YEAR QUANTITY (kg)
2014 235.43
2015 247.20
2016 259.56
2017 272.54
2018 286.17
2019 300.47
2020 315.50
2021 331.27
2022 347.84
2023 365.23
2024 383.49
TOTAL 3,344.70
7.8 Information, Education and Communication (IEC)
7.8.1 Introduction
Education as commonly said is a “continuous process”.

Education as a tool and a process is one of the most important
components in the implementation of the government’s Solid Waste
Management Program (R.A. 9003). Educating the populace on the
objectives of the ESWM program including its specific details is very
necessary to draw their support and cooperation tantamount to
success.
Educating the community about the relevance and purpose of

the ESWM Program will help the people understand how beneficial is
the provisions of the law of waste management and its applied
methodology such as waste reduction, segregation at source, and
recycling all geared toward healthy and safety environment.
Thus, the Municipal Government shall involve all sectors for the
proper dissemination of proper solid waste management through
various mediums such as seminars and meetings, school advocacies
and orientations. This will be conducted in all levels from the municipal
level down to the barangay and puroks, and also in schools.
Information Education Campaign on RA 9003 will serve as the
springboard of the total implementation of the program and its
components.
LGU Maria Aurora has been doing various IEC activities and
materials. This plan shall conduct continuous and strengthened IEC
strategies until all stakeholders and visitors are well-informed and
disciplined in terms of proper solid waste management.
Problems / Issues That Will Be Addressed
Below are list of identified problems and issues identified why

Maria Aurora despite of its 10 years in implementing SWM Program,
needs to conduct IEC;
 Public indifference is still the main problem in solid waste.

People tend to ignore laws and ordinance despite the
conduct of intense IEC activities and relayed information
of their key leaders. Some people still look solid waste
management as sole responsibility of the government.
 Norms and traditions – people in the rural area especially
older people still practice based on their belief like
burning of solid waste makes mosquito go away or
enhances flowering of their fruit bearing trees.
 Most barangays have created Barangay Solid Waste
Management Committee (BSWMC) but not functional.
Mostly, activity that is related to SWM Program being
conducted in barangay is “atag” or general clean-up in
barangay.
Purpose of IEC activities
The main purpose of IEC is to enhance people’s awareness,

knowledge and understanding, and to promote active participation of all
stakeholders in the program by adopting the desired waste
management practices such as segregation and reduction through
reuse, recycling, and composting. This is based on the premise that an
informed constituency is the key to public acceptance.
7.8.2 Core Messages
Identified target audience includes household residents, market

vendors, barangay officials, the academe (Parent-Teacher Community
Association (PTCA), school heads, teachers & students), barangay
health workers, youth sector, church groups, waste collection crew and
enforcers, transport operators and drivers and NGOs. As mentioned
earlier, appropriate core messages will be promoted to specific target
audience as listed in Table 31.
While waste segregation may be basically premised as

generation of extra income and a cleaner/healthier environment as a
result of proper waste segregation and reduction at source, proper
collection and disposal of waste, various messages will be used for the
IEC program, depending on the target audience.
Table 31. Core messages and target audience
TARGET AUDIENCE CORE MESSAGES
Household residents Ayusin, Segregasyon ng Basura
Yes Segregation, Yes Collection
Malinis na kapaligiran, Susi sa Kalusugan
Walang Plastikan
I-shoot Mo, Recyclables Mo
Market vendors Clean market, more customer, more income

Walang Plastikan
Sa maayos na Pamamahalang Basura, Kitang-
Kitaang Kita
Government employees Lead By Example
Barangay Officials Malinis na Kapaligiran, Maunlad na
Pamayanan
Walang Plastikan
Academe (School heads, Bawas Basura,Dagdag Baon

teachers, PTCA & students) Magkompost Tayo
Youth Karagdagang kita mula sa basura/ May Pera

Sa Basura
Transport operators/ driver Malinis na Sasakyan, Kaaya-ayang Sakyan

Sasakyan Kita kung Malinis Ka
PO’s/NGOs Lahat Tayo ay may Pakialam, Maki-sangkot sa

Paglilinis
Church leaders Cleanliness is next to Godliness
Linkage to other partners such as established media groups, socio-

civic organizations, POs and NGOs. To ensure the support of these groups in
the IEC campaign, it shall be formalized through a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) defining the roles of each agency/organizations involved.
Regular feed backing and assessment will be conducted with the partners and
the specific response/ action required for each stakeholder.
Table 32 shows the description of IEC activities that will support the
different SWM components.
Table 32. SWM components and the description of support of different IEC
activities
COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION
Segregation at Source and Source  Compliance to “Yes
Reduction Segregation, Yes Collection”
policy
 Strengthened BSWMC
 All barangays are prepared for
the Search of Best Barangay,
School and Business
Establishment Practicing Proper
SWM
 Reduce in residual waste
collected and increase of
recovered recyclables by
household / barangay
Collection, Transfer and Transport  All solid waste collected are
segregated and only residual
and special waste are collected
by municipal collection crews
Storage, Processing and Recovery  Successfully implemented “I-

shoot Mo, Recyclables Mo” and
the adoption of Eco-Savers
Program
 Businesses that use or produce
products out of residual and
recyclable waste are now
operating in Maria Aurora
Final Disposal  Extension of the life span of
MAEF
7.8.3. Approach
To ensure that all core messages are properly delivered and planned
IEC activities to be successful, several approaches shall be conducted;
a. Strengthening of IEC Team & BSWM Committees
The existing Municipal ESWM TWG & ESWM Board shall spearhead
this activity. To enhance IEC implementation, the team shall be provided
with capacity building support including communication equipment and
resources. A full time IEC Coordinator will be assigned from the team to
oversee plan implementation, including materials development and
dissemination.
The team shall also help strengthen barangay SWM committees,

orienting them of their roles and responsibilities and monitoring progress of
SWM activities in the barangay. The BSWM committees will likewise be
required to prepare barangay SWM plans, based on the legitimized and
revised municipal SWM Plan.
b. Re-orientations and briefings
Since the BSWM committees are existing and composed of individuals

from barangays who could serve as connectors or cause champions, they
shall be provided with briefings and orientations on SWM concerns. The
BSWM committees will in turn conduct continuous IEC in their constituents
on SWM concerns, which include, among others, segregation, household
composting, recycling, collection arrangements, and schedules.
c. Development and dissemination of IEC materials
Various IEC materials were already produced to support the SWM

communications program. However, production of other informative print
materials such as information sheets, leaflets, flyers, billboards and
signages shall be continuously developed, reproduced, and distributed to
desired target audience. Public service announcements and radio plugs will
be developed and aired through the local radio station.
Stories on SWM Best Practices not only in Maria Aurora, but also in
model LGUs including important provisions of RA 9003 shall be published
through the local newspaper.
Most of the materials shall be developed by the municipal LGU through

the MENRO and the IEC Team. Reproduction of IEC materials that will be
used during barangay orientations shall be borne by the concerned BSWM
committee. Support and participation of the non- government/ private sector
in materials production will be sought.
d. Conduct of IEC campaigns
A social marketing campaign shall be launched to increase people’s

understanding on waste segregation and reduction, proper waste
management, impacts handling special waste, and ordinances on collection
and disposal arrangements. Towards this end, series of IEC activities,
which include airing of radio plugs, distribution of print materials, conduct of
orientations/ briefings, posting of billboards and signage’s will be
implemented. Strategic alliances with civil society where they could serve as
additional endorsers and partners in the implementation shall also be
facilitated.
At the end of each year of planning period, the results of the campaign
shall be evaluated, lessons learned and best practices will be properly
documented, and a corresponding report will be prepared.
Also, as primary waste generators and basic part of an institution,

applicants for Marriage License shall be well-informed about basic SWM
practices and shall undergo orientation during their pre-marriage counseling
as prerequisite of their license.
e. Implementation of School- Based and Community- Based Program
Massive recovery and selling of factory-returnable will be

institutionalized where schools covered by the program will be provided with
appropriate receptacles and pupils will be asked to bring paper and paper
products to the school for recycling. At the end of the prescribed period, a
civic organization, or a junk shop operator will visit the schools to buy the
recyclable materials. The proceeds from the sale of the recyclables will be
used to augment the budget for school activities.
The IEC team also intends to train/orient selected teachers (preferably

science teachers) and non- formal education (NFE) coordinators from public
and private tertiary, elementary and high schools on segregation, recycling
and related SWM topics. Integration of SWM topics in the school curriculum
will also be explored with school heads, in coordination with the Regional
Office of the Department of Education.
f. Networks and Alliances
To a more strengthened SWM program, the TWG, SWM Board and IEC
Team shall forge an alliance with various stakeholders to encourage their
active participation. Local officials as well as potential partners shall be
asked to sign a covenant of commitment as a testament to their unequivocal
support to the program. Aside from tapping them as SWM champions, they
shall also be involved in monitoring and evaluation activities. The municipal
government, in collaboration with civic and other groups, will also organize
regular seminars, dialogues, meetings with key sectors, and will make use
of public gatherings to make important announcements. Aside from
establishment of call centers, feed backing sessions will be conducted with
partners to ensure transparency, accountability and participatory process in
SWM implementation
Table 33. SWM Programs / Activities, Strategies, and Implementation Schedules
PROGRAM/ ACTIVITY STRATEGIES 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
I. Information, Education and

Communication (IEC)
1. Strengthening of IEC Team Capacity building
& BSWM Committees Training
Production of IEC
materials (posters,
2. Conduct of IEC campaign brochures, leaflets)
Barangay meetings and

assemblies
Radio Airing
Integration of SWM
3. Implementation of School -
topics in the school
Based Program
curriculum
Signing of covenant and
4. Networks and Alliances conduct of dialogues /
meetings
II. Enforcement
Conduct enforcer’s
training especially to
1. Re-training of Enforcers
new set of Barangay
officials
Production and
2. Citation Ticket distribution of citation
tickets to enforcers
PROGRAM/ ACTIVITY STRATEGIES 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
III. Project Management
Intensified and
1. Waste Collection expanded waste
collection to other
barangays
Production of compost
Production and
marketing of recycled
2. Waste Diversion materials
Enactment of ordinance
for mandatory
establishment of MRF in
every businesses,
institutions and offices
Livelihood training on
recycled materials
IV. Engineering
Formulation /
1. Safe Closure of Cell # 1 implementation of safe
closure plan
Construction of new cell
2. Opening/ construction of
(Cell #2) as final
Cell # 2
disposal area
3. Establishment of Eco-Park Procurement and
in Canili Area establishment of eco-
park that will serve as
final disposal site for
residual and special
waste
STRATEGIES 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
PROGRAM/ ACTIVITY
4. Installation of SLF Installation of

Power Supply/ Lines power/electricity lines
5. Construction of special Construction of waste
waste vault vault intended for special
and hazardous waste
Construction of compost
6. Construction of windrows/ boxes / windrows for
compost box shredded biodegradable
materials
Construction of bigger
MRF that will
7. Repair of Municipal MRF
accommodate more
recovered recyclables
Implementation of safe
8. Safe closure of MAEF closure plan
9. Establishment of new Purchase and

MAEF establishment of new
MAEF site
Purchase of new garbage
10. Provision of garbage trucks trucks as replacement
Purchase of new back hoe

11. Provision of back hoe
12. Provision of Utility Purchase of service

Vehicle vehicle for monitoring and
evaluation
13. Provision of Glass
Shredder/Pulverizer
14. Construction of fence of MAEF Perimeter fencing
and Cell # 2
15. Provision of PPEs Purchase of protective
equipment and gears for
SWM personnel
STRATEGIES 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
PROGRAM/ ACTIVITY
Quarterly earth-filling
15.Road Maintenance and drainage canal
maintenance
Leachate collection,
16. Leachate Treatment treatment and disposal
V. ORGANIZATION AND
MANAGEMENT
Quarterly meeting of
1. SWM Board Meetings SWM Board
Hiring of regular
2. Staffing Pattern personnel at the Office
of the MENRO
Capability building of
3. Trainings/ Seminars SWM personnel
Purchase of equipment,
4. Provision of office equipment
supplies and materials
and supplies
for operation
5. Hiring of SWM personnel Hire JO personnel
6. Search for the Best

Barangay, School and
Business Establishment
Practicing Proper SWM
Table 34. Cost of IEC activities (in thousand pesos)
PROGRAM/
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL
ACTIVITY
I. Education
1.Strengthening of
IEC Team
20 20 20
& BSWM 60
Committees
2. IEC campaign
- Production of 100 100 100 100 100 500

IEC materials
- Barangay 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 50
meetings/
assemblies
- Radio airing 30 30 30 30 120
3. Implementation of
school-based
program for SWM 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 500
(Adoption of Eco-
Saver Program)
4. Networks and
5 5 5 5 5
Alliances 25
TOTAL 190 80 160 90 180 55 185 75 155 85 1,255
CHAPTER 8
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Fig. 15. Framework
Fig. 15 shows the actual implementation of Solid Waste Management Program

in the Municipality of Maria Aurora. It starts with barangay level wherein household
and non-household generates various types of waste. However, these wastes are
properly segregated and processed based on their uses and potentials.
Biodegradable waste are processed as compost and used as organic fertilizer,
recyclable materials are put into MRF including plastic materials that eventually
converted in a residual management facility as foot pavers and hollow blocks, special
and residual waste are being collected by municipal collection team and placed in a
toxic vault and sanitary landfill, respectively.
8.1. Diversion Projections
Based on the result of WACS, Table 35. shows the types and percentage of
materials for diversion including those residuals with potential for diversion. At the
start of the planning period (2015), the diversion rate is 87%. This rate was based
on the municipality’s waste diversion strategies like composting of all
biodegradable waste collected from public market, alternative technology like
production of foot pavers and hollow blocks mixed with shredded plastic materials,
and efficient recovery of recyclable materials, sold at accredited junkshops.
By the year 2024, the municipality is expected to have a maximum potential

for diversion of 92.76%. This can be achieved by implementing various waste
diversion schemes as mentioned in Chapter 7.
Table 35. Projected Waste Diversion and Disposal Targets

Waste
Gen/ WACS
Capita/
day Project Daily Waste Weight Targe Target
with ed Waste Diver- to be t Weight
Increas Popula Gen sion Diverted Resi- to be
e of tion Based Target (kg/day) dual Dispose Bio Recy- Selected Broken
Year 2%/ on (%) (%) d (56.31%) clable Residual Glass
annum Populati (kg/day) (16.15%) (15.30%) (5.72%)
based on kg/day
on (kg/day) kg/day kg/day kg/day
WACS
(kg/d)
2015 0.240 40,652 9,756.48 87.76 8,562.29 12.24 1,194.19 5,493.87 1,575.67 1,492.74
2016 0.245 41,179 10,080.62 87.76 8,846.75 12.24 1,233.87 5,676.40 1,628.02 1,542.33
2017 0.250 41,704 10,413.32 87.76 9,138.73 12.24 1,274.59 5,863.74 1,681.75 1,593.24
2018 0.255 42,246 10,759.63 87.76 9,442.65 12.24 1,316.98 6,058.75 1,737.68 1,646.22
2019 0.260 42,791 11,116.41 90.26 10,033.67 9.74 1,082.34 6,259.65 1,795.30 1,700.81 635.86
2020 0.265 43,340 11,484.21 92.76 10,652.75 7.24 831.46 6,466.76 1,854.70 1,757.08 656.90
2021 0.270 43,902 11,865.79 92.76 11,006.70 7.24 859.08 6,681.63 1,916.32 1,815.47 678.72
2022 0.276 44,468 12,259.14 92.76 11,371.58 7.24 887.56 6,903.12 1,979.85 1,875.65 701.22
2023 0.281 45,039 12,664.89 92.76 11,747.95 7.24 916.94 7,131.60 2,045.38 1,937.73 724.43
2024 0.287 45,622 13,085.40 92.76 12,138.02 7.24 947.38 7,368.39 2,113.29 2,002.07 748.49
8.2 Monitoring Program

The TWG headed by the MENRO shall be mainly in-charge of the monitoring
and evaluation of SWM operation within the municipality. Reports shall be submitted to
the ESWM Board on a quarterly basis and upon review, submit the same to the
Municipal Development Council (MDC) and Sangguniang Bayan. This information shall
also be made available to interested parties and shall be posted in municipal bulletin
boards.
The periodic report shall contain the following information:
Municipal MRF Operation: weight of volume of waste received, weight or

volume of recovered materials, weight or volume of recyclables sold, weight or volume
of compost materials/fertilizers produced and disposed, income generated from sale of
recyclables, and compost;
Enforcement: types of violations committed and recorded for a period of time,

numbers of violators apprehended, total amount of fines and penalties collected;
Collection and Transport: estimated volume of waste collected on all

establishments (residential, commercial, institutional etc.) by type of garbage,
environmental fee collected by source, and
MAEF operations: volume or weight of residual waste transported to the

disposal site by source (ex. Municipal MRF, other Barangay or LGUs), special waste
brought to disposal facility, and tipping fees generated.
On a yearly basis, the MENRO shall provide an examination of records to

indicate compliance with segregation requirements, payment of environmental fees and
SWM Ordinance; efficiency within the collection area; materials recovered by source
(e.g. volume or %); transfer rate of returnable from the time of delivery to the MRF to
the time of delivery to the buyer; % contribution of other barangay availing the services
of the disposal facility and income generated vs. expenditure of operation. The MENRO
shall also need to report to the SWM Board on its ability to meet the required targets
based on the plan, its effectiveness on IEC activities and the LGU’s compliance in using
the disposal facility.
A multi-sectoral monitoring and evaluation team shall be created by the LGU to

look into a more complete SWM performance. The Board and MENRO will submit in
year 1 the proposal on the composition of the Multi-Sectoral M&E Team.
The team shall have the following duties and functions;
1. Conduct of seven-day waste characterization or a similar system to determine

the extent of waste diversion;
2. Review of the periodic reports of the MENRO and analyze trends, issues, and
problems;
3. Conduct of the validation on all reported information through the inspection of
disposal facilities, observance or major SWM activities, and its compliance
with RA 9003;
4. Determine and assess other barangays not covered by the present collection
system;
5. Examine any incidents relative to the disposal facilities like, but not limited to
water contamination, spread of diseases, etc. and
6. Recommend policy reform to improve the SWM system.
The findings and recommendations of the team shall also be submitted to the
SWM Board in a form of report and be made available to the public.
8.3. Incentive Program
Presently, as provided in Municipal Ordinance No. 02, Series of 2006, an

incentive program is being implemented. The program expects encouragement to
public and private participation in SWM program. Several strategies are being
considered such as:
 Sustain the current Search for Best Barangays, Schools and Business
Establishments Practicing Solid Waste Management Program.
 Reduction on environmental fee shall be given for prompt and advance

payment on all establishments, be it residential, commercial or
institutional.
 Citation and monetary incentives shall be given to enforcers based on the

number of apprehensions they make. Also, 50% of the amount to be paid
by apprehended person shall be given to the enforcer or person who
reported the actual violation.
 Being the host barangay of the Maria Aurora Ecological Farm (MAEF),
Barangay San Joaquin (households/non- households) shall have the
privilege for free garbage collection services.
CHAPTER 9
INSTITUTIONAL ASPECTS
9.1 Roles
The MENRO together with SWM Board shall closely coordinate with the
barangay SWM committees, SWM multi-sectoral groups, national agencies, municipal
LGU officers, and civil society/ non- governmental organizations for specific activities
related to solid waste implementation.
The Municipal SWMB shall meet regularly to discuss issues, programs, plans
and activities to further strengthen the implementation of ecological solid waste
management in the municipality.
Barangay SWM Committees
The barangay SWM committees with the technical assistance of the TWG shall
formulate suitable arrangements for the collection and transport of the residual and
special waste from their area of jurisdiction.
Multi-Sectoral Bodies
 Volunteer Enforcers for SWM enforcement. The volunteers shall be provided

with orientation and training on RA 9003 and on local ordinances and
enforcement procedures. They shall be deputized by the Local Chief
Executive and provided with logistical support and incentives or as the
Sanggunian may determine. Regular meetings with the regular LGU and
volunteer enforcers will be conducted for the assessment of enforcement
performance and discussion of issues and problems, and
 Multi-Sectoral Monitoring and Evaluation Team. The team shall assess the
performance of the implementation of the SWM Plan and will be provided
also by the LGU an orientation and logistical support.
Civil Society/ Non- Government/Private Sector Organizations
 NGOs and other civic organizations are expected to sponsor any SWM-
related activities;
 Schools are also expected to integrate SWM topics in the curriculum of

related subjects and the introduction of school-based SWM programs.
National Agencies
 DENR-MGB, Region 3, Provincial ENR Office (PENRO) and the concerned

Community ENR Office (CENRO) shall extend technical assistance in the
conduct of the feasibility studies, site evaluation, preparation of Project
Description for the MRF and controlled dumpsite, and EIA of the new MAEF
site and eco-park;
 DTI-Aurora Field Office for information on potential markets for recyclables,

and for training on waste material processing/livelihood projects;
 Department of Science and Technology (DOST- Aurora Field Office for

information and technical assistance on recycling and composting
technologies;
 Department of Education (Dep-ED) - Division of Aurora and Maria Aurora

District for the integration of SWM topics in the curriculum of related subjects
and the introduction of school-based SWM programs;
 Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) - Maria Aurora Field

Office for the formation and provision of technical assistance to barangay
SWM committees;
 DA, Region 3 for the assistance in technology transfer in relation to compost

and organic fertilizer making and its promotion;
 DOLE-TESDA for possible income generating projects and employment

opportunities; and
 PNP -Maria Aurora Headquarters for the full assistance in the implementation
of this plan.
Municipal LGU Offices
 Municipal Health Office for the assistance and monitoring/evaluation of the

issuance of appropriate permits and clearances;
 Municipal Treasury Office for the collection of fees and fines;
 Municipal Engineering Office for the maintenance of SWM facilities and

equipment;
 Municipal Agriculturist Office for the promotion of compost and fertilizers

produced in the MAEF;
 Sanggunian Bayan Office for the enactment of potential laws and ordinances
supporting the SWM program in accordance with this plan, and
 Municipal Planning and Development Office for the assistance and

monitoring and evaluation and documentation of related activities, and
 Municipal ENRO for the full implementation of the ESWM Plan and enacted
ordinances.
The Local Chief Executive shall execute an executive order or forge a

Memorandum of Agreement between the LGU and Municipal SWM Board for their
continuous commitment in the implementation of SWM Program.
The MENRO in coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local
Government and barangays shall provide assistance in the formation and strengthening
of these mandatory committees and in the orientation /training on the roles and
responsibilities under RA 9003 and the municipality’s SWM Plan. The MENRO shall
convene BSWMC and assist them in the preparation of their respective plans in
accordance with the provisions of this ESWM Plan and other ordinances that the
Sanggunian may enact.
Business establishments within the municipal LGU can have SWM-related

agreements. The performance of these establishments in relation to the agreements
should be documented by the MENRO.
9.2 Legal
OFFICE OF THE
MAYOR
ESWM TWG MSWM BOARD
MENRO
COLLECTIO MATERIALS MACHINE SWEEPER NURSER

N RECOVERY & OPERATORS Y
PROCESSING
5 Market 2 Nursery
2 Drivers 2 Shredder
3 Sorters Sweepers Foreman
4 Collectors Operators
2 Foot Pavers/ 1 Pulverizer
HB Fabricators Operator
Fig. 16. Present Organizational Structure of SWM Organization
As shown in Fig. 16, ESWM Program is under the Office of the Mayor as one of
the priority programs in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the municipality.
He also chairs the Municipal Solid Waste Management Board (MSWMB) that serves as
policy-making body in the implementation of the SWM Plan and its programs and
activities. The ESWM Technical Working Group on the other hand, serves as planning
body in the revision and updating of the 10-Year SWM Plan and oversight committee of
enacted SWM-related ordinances and policies.
The municipality appointed MENRO last 2012 and acted as frontliner in
implementing and supervising SWM Program. He is manned with Job Order employees
as SWM personnel. The MENRO also acts as SWM coordinator which has the
following functions:
 Conduct necessary studies (e.g., time and motion study of collection routes,
feasibility studies and environmental impact assessment) related to collection,
MRF, composting and disposal facility;
 Provide technical assistance, logical and training support to barangays and
communities to help them formulate SWM strategies and to plan, implement,
monitor, and evaluate SWM projects;
 Formulate, review, and improve procedures for SWM operations and
enforcement, including coordination with groups and sectors providing support to
the SWM program;
 Formulate, review, improve incentives and command and control systems to
reinforce the proper practice of SWM;
 Conduct IEC campaigns;
 Provide technical and logical support to enforcers, multi-sectoral M& E team and
other groups/task forces organized to help implement the SWM plan;
 Periodically monitor actual implementation of specific SWM initiatives;
 Periodically prepare reports on the performance status and analysis of
implementation and enforcement of SWM ordinances; and
 Prepare annual and financial plans.
9.2.1 Proposed Organizational Structure of MENRO
To fully implement all SWM programs and activities including proper

monitoring and evaluation especially in barangay level, Fig. 17 proposes and
recommends staffing pattern that will assist the MENRO in doing such objectives
including other mandates provided in RA 7160 (Local Government Code).
The Office of the MENRO shall be divided into three sections: Forest
Resources Management, Environmental Management, and Information,
Research and Development. Under Environmental Management Section, a
SWM Coordinator (Environmental Management Specialist II) shall be appointed
to monitor and supervise day to day operation of SWM Program; the Forest
Resources Management Section shall directly implement various programs,
projects, and activities pertaining to forest management; while Information,
Research and Development Section shall be tasked to implement IEC strategies.
MENRO
Senior Environmental Management

Specialist (SEMS)
FOREST RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION, RESEARCH AND
SECTION SECTION DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT SECTION
Environmental Mgt. Specialist Community Devt. Officer II

Forester II II (Research Specialist)
(SWM Coordinator)
Community Devt. Officer I Community Devt. Asst. II

Community Devt. Asst. II (2)
(Forest Protection Officer) (Pollution Control Officer) (Documentor)
Community Devt. Asst. II ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE IV (2)

(Mining Fieldman) (Garbage Truck Driver II) Draftsman II
ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE I ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE VI

(Utility Worker) (Clerk III)
Fig. 17. Proposed Municipal Environmental and Natural Resources Office

(MENRO) Staffing Pattern
9.2.2. Zoning
Municipal Ordinance No. 01, Series of 2002 or the Zoning Ordinance of

the Municipality is the ordinance that will guide, control, and regulate future
growth and development of the Municipality in accordance with its
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Maria Aurora is strictly implementing the zoning
ordinance wherein all project proponents shall secure Zoning Certification of
project zoning conformance duly approved by the Zoning Administrator/Officer.
Environmentally-critical projects in an Environmentally-Critical Area with
environmental impacts will undergo Site Scoping by Municipal Project Review
Committee (MPRC) chaired by the Municipal Environment and Natural
Resources Officer (MENRO), a recommendatory body for the approval in the
Sangguniang Bayan before the issuance of Development Permit.
The Municipality adheres to the National Building Code. Local provision

implements that no building permit shall be issued by the Local Building Officer
without a valid Locational Clearance in accordance with the approved Zoning
Ordinance. The aforecited provision shall be observed by all individuals and
corporations. As a whole, Solid Waste Management should be implemented as a
pre-requisite for project approval. Penalties will be imposed to anyone
committing violations. Other legal requirements will be required by the office
concern to the applicants before the final approval of their proposed project.
Also, a proposed ordinance will be recommended to enact requiring all

subdivision or any housing related program to establish their own Materials
Recovery Facility (MRF).
Fines and penalties will be imposed to all non-complying

individuals/sectors. Strict implementation of existing ordinances shall be
necessary to see to it that all residents of Maria Aurora will comply.
In terms of other legal requirements, establishments or other projects

categorized as environmentally-critical projects shall be required to apply for an
Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or Certificate of Non-Coverage
(CNC).
CHAPTER 10
SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
10.1 Social Aspects

10.1.1 Significant social impacts from community-based SWM
Negative
As expected reactions of disapproval and refusal from the residents, this

prompt the local leadership to conduct massive information drive to explain
various health hazard control mechanisms and other mitigating measures.
Positive
Although social acceptability to projects especially those that involves

waste cannot be won overnight, the local government was able to make people
understand the dynamics of the current Sanitary Landfill, thus, commencing its
operation as the Maria Aurora Ecological Farm (MAEF).
10.1.2 Social acceptability of proposed solid waste system (including collection

system and processing and disposal sites)
In every project, social considerations must be given importance. The

Category-1 Sanitary Landfill of Maria Aurora is operating for few years now.
Fortunately, despite the speculations and resistance from the nearby residents
especially Barangay San Joaquin and other cause-oriented group, through
massive information dissemination campaign, the establishment and operation of
the facility finally moved on and accepted.
10.1.3 Requirements of stakeholders
Moreover, as its operation continue, the community had witnessed the

government’s effort to manage the area cautiously, and with much concern to
the people around, perimeter fence was installed that eventually reduced the risk
of exposure to harmful waste lodged in the facility. Also, monthly monitoring and
evaluation of Barangay Officials of the said barangay is being conducted.
In terms of scavengers, it is strictly prohibited as provided in Municipal

Ordinance No. 02, Series of 2006 that no scavengers shall be allowed to enter or
gather waste materials in the MAEF.
10.2 Environmental Aspects
10.2.1 Environmental aspects of the proposed solid waste system and review
requirements
The operation of MAEF is covered by an Environmental Compliance

Certificate (ECC) issued by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources- Environmental Management Bureau-3 (DENR-EMB3). The site
assessment conducted includes Geo-Hazard Assessment, Water Sampling
Analysis, and other environmental considerations before it was constructed and
operated.
A Notice to Proceed was also issued by concerned agency, the

Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR) 3, wherein conditions was set forth in the document
to satisfy the environmental aspects that should be considered and followed by
the implementing local government concern. The following are the conditions
stipulated in the ECC:
1. All project design components, construction details, operational

requirements, treatment technologies, and environmental impact
mitigating and enhancement measures indicated in the IEE study shall
be strictly implemented provided, this shall conform to Republic Act (RA)
9003, DENR Administrative Order (DAO) 10 Series of 2006 on the
Guidelines on the Categorized Final Disposal Facilities (Sanitary
Landfill), DENR-DOH Joint Administrative Order 2005-02, and other
related environmental laws;
1.1 Only residual waste shall be disposed at the designated cells of the
sanitary landfill;
1.2 Appropriate measures to control pest and vermin shall be effected
during operation of the material recovery facilities, sanitary landfills
and transport and unloading of waste;
1.3 Only biodegradable and recyclable waste shall be managed through
composting and sorting, storing and recycling at the Material
Recovery Facility;
1.4 A daily cover of 6 inches of soil shall be applied at the end of each
day’s operation. Should an Alternative Daily Cover (ADC)
technology be adopted and used, such action shall be brought to
the attention of this Office;
1.5 Surface water quality analyses on parameters provided for under
DAO 34 otherwise known as Revised Water Usage and
Classification/Water Quality Criteria shall be conducted and a report
of which shall be submitted to EMB-Region 3 at least 30 days from
receipt of this certificate;
1.6 Sufficient sampling areas shall be established for surface fresh
water, groundwater and ambient air (1 hour-24 hour sampling), and
noise within and outside the sanitary landfill area. Location and
number of sampling points and frequency of samplings shall be
submitted for the approval of this Office; and
1.7 Storm Drainage System shall be designed separately and
independent of the leachate drainage system.
2. The proponent shall comply with the requirements of other environmental

laws, including but not limited to Republic Act (RA) 8749 or “The Clean Air
Act of 1999”, RA 6969 or “Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear
Waste Control Act of 1990”, RA 9003 or “Ecological Solid Waste
Management Act of 2000”, and RA 9275 or “Clean Water Act of 2004”,
among which are:
2.1 Secure Permit to Operate Air Pollution Source Control Installations
(APSCI) and Discharge Permit for Water Pollution Source/Control
Facilities (WPSCF);
2.2. Designate an accredited Pollution Control Officer (PCO);
2.3. Submit quarterly Self-Monitoring Report (SMR);
2.4. Submit semi-annual Compliance Monitoring Report (CMR); and
2.5. Register a Hazardous Waste Generator and Treatment, Storage
and Disposal Facility
3. An Environmental Unit (EU) headed by the PCO shall be created by the

proponent to be responsible in the environment related aspects of the
project. In addition to the management and monitoring requirements as
specified in the Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan
(EMMP), the EU shall:
3.1. Monitor actual impacts and management measures in the IEE
Study;
3.2. Monitor the status of water quality in the adjacent water body on
the parameters listed under DENR Administrative order no. 34
otherwise known as Revised Water Usage and
Classification/Water Quality Criteria;
3.3. Recommend revisions to the EMMP as the need arises and
submit the updated/revised EMMP to this office for approval prior
to adoption/implementation;
3.4. Ensure that the monitoring and reporting activities are carried
out;
3.5. Prepare a Monthly Progress Report during development and
operation phases of the project including the inventory or record
of daily weight and volume waste received, processed, disposed,
and removed from the site accurate to within 10 % and adequate
for over-all planning purposes & tracking of waste diversion goals
as well as the daily logbook of information pertaining to
emergencies, i.e., earthquake, erosion, landslide, flooding, fires,
unauthorized load, injury and property damage and a Quarterly
Summary of which shall be submitted to this Office along with
SMR and Semi-Annual Compliance Monitoring Report; and
3.6. Ensure compliance with the conditions of this ECC.
4. The compost products that are intended for commercial distribution must
conform to the Standards of the Department of Agriculture for organic
fertilizers. Compost products shall be free from hazardous or toxic
material above permissible levels, samples of which shall undergo
Toxicity Characteristic and Leaching Procedures (TCLP) test provided
that such result in the presence of toxic chemicals regulated under
Republic Act (RA) 6969 or the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and
Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 shall be placed in approved
containers and transported to DENR accredited Treatment, Storage and
Disposal Facility;
5. The proponent, as primary implementor of Ecological Solid Waste

Management in its jurisdiction shall ensure that segregation and recovery
of waste are undertaken prior to disposal of waste to the sanitary landfill
pursuant to Section 21 (Mandatory Segregation of Waste) and Section
32 (Materials Recovery Facility Operation) or RA 9003;
6. Establishment and continuous implementation of Information, Education

and Communication (IEC) Program to explain to all stakeholders the
Solid Waste Management Program, Environmental Management
Monitoring Plan (EMMP) embodied in its IEE and the conditions of this
certificate as well as an update of project status including any significant
changes on the EMMP, results of MMT activities and over-all
performance against the Certificate. The IEC activities shall be funded by
the proponent and shall be implemented in coordination with this Office
and/or the MMT. Reports of these activities shall be submitted annually;
7. The proponent shall formulate and implement Information Education

Campaign (IEC) plans/programs among the concerned and affected
stakeholders incorporating recommended environmental management
practices through, but shall not be limited to, various advertising media
(i.e., posters, billboards, etc.) and shall be submitted to this office 30
days from the issuance;
8. The proponent shall set up a Multipartite Monitoring Team (MMT)

composed of but not limited to representatives from the proponent,
Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Health
(DOH), DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau-R3 (MGB), DENR-
PENRO, DENR_CENRO, concerned Local Government Units (LGU’s)
Municipal & Barangay Level, Non-Government Organizations
(NGO’s)/Peoples Organizations (PO’s), National Solid Waste
Management Commission (NSWMC) Secretariat, other concerned
agencies/groups and this office within 60 days upon issuance of this
Certificate. The MMT shall be operational before project development.
MMT operations shall continue until the lifetime of the project;
9. The proponent shall establish an Environmental Monitoring Fund (EMF) to

cover all costs attendant to the operation of the MMT and an
Environmental Guarantee Fund (EGF) for the costs of rehabilitation of
affected areas and compensation of damages caused during the
development, operation and abandonment phases of the project. The
total amount of the EMF and EGF shall be determined by the MMT
based on the total project cost and risks associated to the project;
10. Engineering Geological and Geo-hazard Assessment of MGB-R3

particularly on earthquake, landslide, erosion, flooding, etc. shall be
undertaken prior to project development and the EGGA shall be
submitted to this Office 60 days from the completion of the same.
Furthermore, recommendations in the EGGAR shall be fully carried out;
11. The proponent shall allow the spot inspection or monitoring of the project
by this Office anytime and/or in coordination with the concerned groups;
12. Emergency preparedness and Contingency Plan to address possible

case of earthquake, erosion, landslide, flooding, fire and other
emergency occurrences shall be formulated by the proponent and
submitted to this office within 30 days from receipt of this Certificate; and
13. Should there be any compliant from the community related to

environmental pollution, nuisance, and sanitation problems brought
about by the project’s operation, the proponent shall be held responsible
to address such problem.
CHAPTER 11
COST ESTIMATES/FINANCIAL ASPECTS
This chapter describes the corresponding budget allocation needed to sustain the
program incorporated in the plan all through the planning period.
Table 36 shows the cost estimates per activity from 2015-2024 divided into
different program components like IEC, Enforcement, Project Management,
Engineering and Organization and Management. The total cost of all SWM activities for
the 10-year planning period shall be P 55,830,000.00.
Table 36. Cost Estimates of Activities (in thousand pesos)
PROGRAM/
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL
ACTIVITY
I. Education
1.Strengthening of
IEC Team
20 20 20
& BSWM 60
Committees
2. IEC campaign
- Production of 100 100 100 100 100 500

IEC materials
- Barangay 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 50
meetings/
assemblies
- Radio airing 30 30 30 30 120
3. Implementation of
school-based
program for SWM 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 500
(Adoption of Eco-
Saver Program)
4. Networks and
5 5 5 5 5
Alliances 25
SUBTOTAL 190 80 160 90 180 55 185 75 155 85 1,255
II. Enforcement
1. Re-training of
150 150
Enforcers
2. Production of
50 50
Citation Ticket
SUBTOTAL 200 200
PROGRAM/
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL
ACTIVITY
III. Project
Management
1.Waste Collection
- Diesel, oil, & 400 400 400 400 400 450 450 450 500 500 4,350
lubricants
2. Waste Diversion
- Production of 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 5 5 35
compost
- Production and 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 100
marketing of
recycled
materials
- Livelihood 100 100
training
SUBTOTAL 412 512 412 412 412 465 465 465 515 515 4,585
IV. Engineering
1. Safe closure of
50
Cell #1 50
2. Opening/
construction of 100
100
Cell #2
3. Establishment of
Eco- Park in 100 200 300
Canili Area
4. Installation of SLF
100 50 150
Power Lines
5. Construction of
50 100 150
special waste vault
6.Construction of
windrows/ 50 100 150
compost box
7.Repair/
construction of 20 50 70
Municipal MRF
8.Safe closure of
100 100
MAEF
9.Purchase and
establishment of 2,000 1,000 1,000 4,000
new MAEF
10.Provision of
1,000 1,200 1,500 1,500 5,200
garbage trucks
PROGRAM/
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL
ACTIVITY
11. Provision of
3,000 3,000
backhoe
12. Provision of
1,000 1,000
utility vehicle
13. Provision of
shredding 500 500
machine
14. Provision of
decorticating 1,000 1,000
machine
15. Provision of 400 400
glass
shredder/pulverizer
16. Construction of
fence of MAEF 100 100
and Cell # 2
17. Provision of
PPEs 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 1,000
18.Road
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 100
maintenance
19. Leachate
treatment 10 10 20
SUBTOTAL 580 3,420 1,610 3,210 2,710 1,410 2,620 110 110 1,610 17,390
V. Organization
and
Management
1. SWM Board
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 100
Meetings
2. Hiring of MENRO
500 500 500 1,500
Personnel
3. Trainings/
50 50 50 150
Seminars
4. Provision of office
equipment and 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 1,000
supplies
5. Hiring of SWM
2,300 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,750 2,750 2,750 3,000 3,000 26,550
Personnel
6. Search for Best
Barangays, Schools,
250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250
and Business Estab. 250 2,500
Practicing Proper
SWM
SUBTOTAL 2,660 2,910 3,360 3,360 3,410 3,110 3,110 3,160 3,660 3,660 32,400
GRAND TOTAL 3,842 6,922 5,542 7,072 6,712 5,240 6,380 3,810 4,440 5,870 55,830
11.1 Investment Cost
Table 36 also shows the planned Investment of the Municipality for the
10-Year period which shall address the engineering component of the solid
waste management which encompasses collection and equipment, transfer
station or storage and composting including planned establishment of new
MAEF once the existing MAEF will no longer accommodate waste with an
equivalent cost of Php17,390,000.00.
Major portion of the investment is allotted to the provision of heavy

equipment like garbage trucks, backhoe, utility vehicle, and machineries like
shredder and decorticator and the provision and development of new MAEF.
The municipality has no estimated cost for amortization or loan

repayment related to SWM.
11.2 Annual Costs
Also, Table 36 shows the Annual Cost for the 10-year planning period
with an equivalent cost of Php 38,440,000.00. Maria Aurora undertakes SWM
Management operation and no major involvement for private contractors and
entities except for their mandated responsibility in RA 9003. No amortization
and loan repayment since all components in solid waste management
operations are all calendared out from municipality’s resources.
In terms of annual cost, labor and operation and maintenance costs got
the highest allocation and salaries of Job Order employees hired as SWM
personnel and daily consumption of diesel, oil, and lubricants.
11.3 Funding Options
Financial arrangements to attain implementation of the 10- year plan

are sought, taking account of potential funds. In this connection, this section
addresses to identify financial arrangements with reference to: augmentation of
funds from the IRA under current arrangements, cost recovery through the
generation of local revenues from solid waste management services, other
alternative financial arrangements, and effective investment arrangements.
Government and Non- Government Financing institutions may likewise

be considered as potential source of fund to support the SWM plan
implementation. Proposals for technical and financial assistance may be
initiated towards the implementation of the plan.
Proposal for the amendments on the existing Local Revenue Code

which will require residential units to pay environmental fee is suggested as
well.
The main source of funds that will support the implementation of the
SWM program will be the municipality’s General Fund and 20% Development
Fund which are both mainly derived from IRA; an average annual increase in
IRA of 11.9%and projections up to 2024.
Financial options to finance the implementation of the 10-year solid

waste management plan can take into account potential funds from banks and
other financing institutions that are investing on environmental concerns.
Grants and other fund sources can also be considered.
The municipality is also trying to propose programs/projects to

international organizations so as to avail grants and technical assistance.
In the first year (2015) of the implementation of the revised plan, only
3.33% of the IRA was allocated with an equivalent cost of P 3,860335.80. The
highest proportion of SWM Cost to IRA is 5.90% in 2016 due to the provision
of backhoe to be used in disposal operation. The proportion will decrease by
respective percentage towards the end of the implementation period.
Considering that revenue can be generated also in the implementation of the
SWM plan, it is therefore expected that the municipality may sustain the
implementation and operation of the ISWM plan. The projected IRA of the
municipality is considered to be insufficient to finance the implementation of
the 10-year SWM Plan.
11.3.1 Revenue Generation
Main Source of Revenues
The SWM program expects to generate revenues from the following

sources:
A. Environmental Fees
Environmental management fees will be charged the

municipality’s waste collection and other services. Business
establishments shall be charged P 420.00 annually or P35 per month
while industrial establishments like funeral parlors and ricemills shall
pay P50.00 monthly. Institutions of learning or schools has an
environmental fee of P75.00 per month. The collection of this fee will
be integrated into the payment of their annual business permit fees or
they may opt to pay the desired fee at the Municipal Treasury.
Environmental management fees will be charged for special

events like film shooting with a fixed fee of P500.00 per day.
Environmental management fee will be charged for special

requests, e.g., bulky waste or extraordinary garbage. At present, the
municipal government is charging household, barangay, and
commercial establishment P150.00 per truckload of such situation.
Household waste generators shall also be required to pay

Environmental Management Fee. The proposed amount to be collected
from the household is Php 25.00 per month or Php 300.00 annually.
However, environmental fee to be collected from household shall only
be confined to town proper and adjacent barangays or those
barangays that are collected in a weekly basis due to geographical
location. This is to encourage their barangays to manage their waste
and monitor proper practice of SWM in their barangay. Municipal
Garbage Collection Team shall only collect barangay waste in their
designated Residual Containment Box in barangay MRF.
Also, barangays that considered their waste as bulky waste

(equivalent to 1 ton) pay an amount of P150.00. Barangays within and
adjacent to town proper are considered collection areas and collected
on weekly basis while those that are not covered or considered as
expansion in 2018, 2021, and 2024, respectively, barangays shall pay
the same amount per truckload.
Due to the increasing costs in terms of maintenance and

operating expenses, the municipal government shall increase its
environmental fee to be collected at a rate of 10% for every three years
both for household and non-household. An increase, however, shall
take effect only in barangays based on their scheduled year as
collection area. The adjustment will be based on the principle that cost
for improved and sufficient sanitation service must be recovered and
be paid for. Waste generators should share the cost of managing the
waste that they themselves generate. The total revenues to be
generated in collecting environmental fees for the 10-year period is
P14,470,578.46.
B. Dumping or Tipping Fees
This shall be collected from private contractors, business

establishments and institutions that will be allowed to dump their
residual waste into the MAEF. Aside from the municipal dump truck
that is hauling waste from the collection area of the municipality, it is
assumed that there will be not less than six truckloads per week
that will dispose waste in the municipal SLF. These truck loads will
be required to pay subsequent tipping fee. The tipping fee is
P585.00 per truckload; the amount was based on P300.00 fee
charged last 2005 and increased by 25% per three years as
provided in 2005-2014 SWM Plan. The same computation shall be
followed in this Plan. The total revenue to be generated for 10-year
planning period shall be P2, 255,616.00.The tipping fee that is
expected to be generated is just an addition to the income from the
operation of disposal facility.
C. Sale of Recyclable Materials and Alternative Technology

Products
The collection crew will manage the municipal MRF. It will have
a capacity for storage and processing for recyclable materials that
will be collected from the business district. The limited income that
could be derived from its materials recovery activities will be plowed
back for the operation and maintenance of the facility.
Composts or organic fertilizers shall also be a potential source
of revenue. Biodegradable waste generated and collected from the
Public Market are shredded and converted into composts.
Hollow blocks /foot pavers production is also one Alternative

Technology that is being implemented in the MAEF. Mixed with
pulverized plastic / cellophane, hollow blocks and foot pavers can
be put into market as light materials for construction and decorative
purposes. With an annual production target of 5,000 pieces of
hollow blocks and 5,000 pieces of foot pavers with the
corresponding price of P7.00 and P10.00, respectively, they are
relatively cheaper than the commercialized hollow blocks and foot
pavers. It can have an equivalent amount of P85, 000.00 annually
or P850, 000.00 for 10 years.
D. Fines and Penalties
Payment from fines and penalties for late or non-payment of

environmental management fee and for violation of prohibited acts,
which will be identified by the municipal government, is also
considered as source of revenue.
Table 37. Revenues generated from environmental fees (Non-Household) – Weekly Collection
SOURCE 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL
Commercial 153,570.00 153,570.00 153,570.00 180,093.00 180,093.00 180,093.00 205,746.30 205,746.30 205,746.30 236,538.06 1,854,765.96
Institution 15,300.00 15,300.00 15,300.00 21,532.50 21,532.50 21,532.50 29,366.70 29,638.95 29,638.95 52,348.23 251,490.33
Industrial 8,880.00 8,880.00 8,880.00 10,329.00 10,329.00 10,329.00 13,431.00 13,431.00 13,431.00 15,053.61 112,973.61
Agricultural - - - 231.00 231.00 231.00 254.10 254.10 254.10 279.51 1,734.81

TOTAL 177,750.00 177,750.00 177,750.00 212,185.50 212,185.50 212,185.50 248,798.10 249,070.35 249,070.35 304,219.41 2,220,964.71
Table 37A. Revenues generated from environmental fees (Household) - Weekly Collection
Name of
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL
Barangay
Brgy 1 77,445.37 78,229.81 79,022.20 87,804.88 88,694.26 89,592.64 99,550.14 100,558.48 101,577.04 112,883.46 915,358.28
Brgy 2 111,684.71 113,958.68 116,278.95 118,646.46 121,062.17 123,527.07 126,042.15 128,608.45 131,226.99 133,898.85 1,224,934.48
Brgy 3 81,225.25 82,879.04 84,566.51 86,288.33 88,045.21 89,837.87 91,667.02 93,533.42 95,437.81 97,380.98 890,861.44
Brgy 4 110,918.44 113,176.80 115,481.15 117,832.42 120,231.55 122,679.54 125,177.37 127,726.05 130,326.63 132,980.16 1,216,530.12
Florida 239,318.59 244,191.26 249,163.14 254,236.25 259,412.65 264,694.44 270,083.78 275,582.85 281,193.88 286,919.15 2,624,795.97
San Jose 129,372.57 132,006.67 134,694.41 137,436.86 140,235.16 143,090.43 146,003.84 148,976.56 152,009.82 155,104.83 1,418,931.15
San Joaquin 120,899.81 123,361.40 125,873.11 128,435.96 131,050.99 133,719.27 136,441.88 139,219.91 142,054.51 144,946.83 1,326,003.67
Dimanpudso 111,243.27 113,508.25 115,819.35 118,177.50 120,583.66 123,038.82 125,543.96 128,100.11 130,708.31 133,369.61 1,220,092.84
Quirino 114,541.59 116,873.73 119,253.34 121,681.41 124,158.92 126,686.87 129,266.29 131,898.23 134,583.76 137,323.96 1,256,268.10
SUB-TOTAL 1,096,649.59 1,118,185.64 1,140,152.15 1,170,540.07 1,193,474.58 1,216,866.95 1,249,776.42 1,274,204.06 1,299,118.74 1,334,807.83 12,093,776.05
Table 37B. Revenues generated from environmental fees (Household) - Bi-monthly Collection
Name of
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL
Barangay
Bangco 900.00 900.00 900.00 990.00 990.00 990.00 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 10,140.30
Quirino 900.00 900.00 900.00 990.00 990.00 990.00 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 10,140.30
Bazal 900.00 900.00 900.00 990.00 990.00 990.00 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 10,140.30
Malasin - - - 990.00 990.00 990.00 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 7,440.30
Ramada - - - 990.00 990.00 990.00 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 7,440.30
Cabituculan East - - - 990.00 990.00 990.00 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 7,440.30
Cabituculan
- - - 990.00 990.00 990.00 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 7,440.30
West
Sto. Cristo - - - 990.00 990.00 990.00 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 7,440.30
Sta. Lucia - - - 990.00 990.00 990.00 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 7,440.30
Detailen - - - 990.00 990.00 990.00 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 7,440.30
Dikildit - - - 990.00 990.00 990.00 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 7,440.30
Bagtu - - - 990.00 990.00 990.00 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 7,440.30
Bannawag - - - 990.00 990.00 990.00 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 7,440.30
Debucao - - - - - - 1,090.80 1090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 4,470.30
San Leonardo - - - - - - 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 4,470.30
Diaat - - - - - - 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 4,470.30
Kadayacan - - - - - - 1,090.80 1090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 4,470.30
Bayanihan - - - - - - 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 4,470.30
Baubo - - - - - - 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 4,470.30
Diome - - - - - - 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 4,470.30
Sto. Tomas - - - - - - 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 4,470.30
Wenceslao - - - - - - 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,090.80 1,197.90 4,470.30
Diaman - - - - - - - - - 1,197.90 1,197.90
Punglo - - - - - - - - - 1,197.90 1,197.90
Dialatnan - - - - - - - - - 1,197.90 1,197.90
Suguit - - - - - - - - - 1,197.90 1,197.90
Villa Aurora - - - - - - - - - 1,197.90 1,197.90
Dianawan - - - - - - - - - 1,197.90 1,197.90
Galintuja - - - - - - - - - 1,197.90 1,197.90
Decoliat - - - - - - - - - 1,197.90 1,197.90
San Juan - - - - - - - - - 1,197.90 1,197.90
Sub-Total 2,700.00 2,700.00 2,700.00 12870 12,870.00 12,870.00 23,997.60 23,997.60 23,997.60 37,134.90 155,837.70
Grand Total (43A 1,099,349.5 1,120,885. 1,142,852.1 1,183,410.0
1,206,344.58 1,229,736.95 1,273,774.02 1,298,201.66 1,323,116.34 1,371,942.73 12,249,613.75
+43B) 9 64 5 7
Table 38. Summary of revenues from environmental fees
YEAR Household Non-Household Total
177,750.00 1,277,099.59
2015 1,099,349.59
177,750.00 1,298,635.64
2016 1,120,885.64
177,750.00 1,320,602.15
2017 1,142,852.15
212,185.50 1,395,595.57
2018 1,183,410.07
212,185.50 1,418,530.08
2019 1,206,344.58
212,185.50 1,441,922.45
2020 1,229,736.95
248,798.10 1,522,572.12
2021 1,273,774.02
249,070.35 1,547,272.01
2022 1,298,201.66
249,070.35 1,572,186.69
2023 1,323,116.34
304,219.41 1,676,162.14
2024 1,371,942.73
TOTAL 12,249,613.75 2,220,964.71 14,470,578.46
Table 39. Revenues from tipping fees

PARTICULARS
Tipping Fee@25% Tipping Fee @ an
YEAR
increase every 3 yrs average of 6 truckloads/
week
2015 585.00 168,480.00
2016 585.00 168,480.00
2017 585.00 168,480.00
2018 731.00 210,528.00
2019 731.00 210,528.00
2020 731.00 210,528.00
2021 914.00 263,232.00
2022 914.00 263,232.00
2023 914.00 263,232.00
2024 1,142.00 328,896.00
2,255,616.00
TOTAL -
Table 40.Revenues from hollow blocks / foot pavers production
PARTICULARS AVERAGE UNIT ANNUAL TOTAL
ANNUAL SELLING TOTAL REVENUES
PRODUCTION PRICE REVENUE (P) @10
YEARS
1. Hollow blocks 5,000 7.00 35,000.00 350,000.00
2. Foot Pavers 5,000 10.00 50,000.00 500,000.00
TOTAL 85,000.00 850,000.00
11.3.2 Other Alternative Financial Arrangements
Accessing alternative financial arrangements should be considered to

augment the funding requirements of implementing the ESWM Plan. The
municipality’s General Fund and 20% Development Fund may be insufficient
to support its implementation, however, sourcing external sources and
subsidizing its cost is a valuable alternative.
The introduction of private sectors participation can be studied for the

development of the program. The Feasibility Study (FS) including the
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) conducted on the Sanitary Landfill
will be packaged in such a way that it can be presented to interested investors
under a Build- Operate- Transfer (BOT) scheme.
Several LGUs-cities, municipalities and provinces have acquired loans

through local financial mechanism that are available from Government and
Non-Government Financing Institutions for funding not only of their significant
development projects but also for environmental infrastructures as well.
Depending on the financial viability of the project, this alternative can also be
regarded.
Issues concerning environmental preservation and conservation have

gained worldwide popularity. Numerous government and non-government
organizations, both local and international have concern when environment
come into view. Many of them are accepting technical and financial proposals
and some of them even shell out grants for this purpose. The plan itself may
be presented to these organizations both for funding and other support.
The municipal government can also foster sisterhood with other LGUs
in the country and in other nations, thereby gaining mutual concern on
common issues. This opportunity may be expected for other incidental
support.
11.3.3 Effective Management of Investments
The municipal government can arrange its financial resources

more effectively to assure implementation of the plan. The proceeds
from fines, penalties, loans, donations, endowments, grants and sub-
contracting fees may be used to establish a Municipal Solid Waste
Management Trust Fund. The Trust Fund approach is implied as a
mechanism to manage any funds through different financial sources or
implementing agencies. The fund raises the LGU’s responsibility for
effective and economical utilization of the financial resources. The
ESWM Board will administer this Fund in a transparent manner and in
accordance with proper accounting, budgeting and Commission on
Audit (COA) rules and regulations. Qualified private sector or civil
society groups may request funds for research, IEC, capability building,
and innovative products/technologies that will enhance SWM.
11.4 Cost Evaluation and Comparison
11.4.1 Cost for waste management per service capita
Table 41. Cost per capita (Php)

Cost Per
Year Population Total Cost
capita
2015 40,652 3,842,000.00 94.51
2016 41,179 6,922,000.00 168.10
2017 41,704 5,542,000.00 132.89
2018 42,246 7,072,000.00 167.40
2019 42,791 6,712,000.00 156.86
Table 42. Cost per kilogram of waste (Php)

Projected Annual Cost Per
Year Amount of Waste Total Cost Kilogram of
(kg/year) Waste
2015 3,561,115.20 3,842,000.00 1.08
2016 3,679,426.01 6,922,000.00 1.88
2017 3,800,862.52 5,542,000.00 1.46
2018 3,927,265.08 7,072,000.00 1.80
2019 4,057,487.86 6,712,000.00 1.65
Discussion of ways to optimize costs
There are several ways to optimize the costs in the
implementation of the 10 - year SWM Plan:
 The cost estimate is mainly development cost for municipal LGU

only; barangay SWM Program is not included;
 Organization and management cost represent the minimum

manpower requirement. Hiring of MENRO support staff is again
recommended at least on its 2nd year of implementation;
 SWM personnel hired has multi-tasking function; garbage collectors

are tasked to assist in sorting while other personnel were assigned
in nursery, MRF and other areas, and the same personnel will
handle the composting facility.
11.5 Summary
Table 43. Summary of Investment Costs, Annual Costs, and Annual

Revenues for first five years (2015-2019)
PARTICULARS
YEAR INVESTMENT ANNUAL
ANNUAL COSTS
COSTS REVENUES
2015
580,000.00 3,262,000.00 1,530,579.59
2016
3,420,000.00 3,502,000.00 1,552,115.64
2017
1,610,000.00 3,932,000.00 1,574,082.15
2018
3,210,000.00 3,862,000.00 1,691,123.57
2019
2,710,000.00 4,002,000.00 1,714,058.08
Table 43 illustrates the municipal government summary of investment

costs, annual costs, and revenues for five years.
CHAPTER 12
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
This chapter describes and highlights the processes and schedules of Solid
Waste Management Plan implementation.
12.1 Phases and Responsibilities
This Solid Waste Management Plan of Maria Aurora is in its

revision that will cover the next 10 years from 2015 to 2024. It is in this
relation, that the Plan shall be formulated as a continuing guide in
implementing the various projects and activities of Solid Waste
Management Program. ESWM Components include Engineering,
Education, Enforcement, Environmental Organizations and Equity that
shall be given high regard to be sustained throughout the planning
period.
Although all components were initiated since the SWM Program

was implemented in the municipality in 2006, the Engineering
Component is still the topmost priority. Municipal Environment and
Natural Resources Office (MENRO) shall be the frontline in the
implementation together with the Solid Waste Management Board, the
Barangay and other Government and Private agencies concerned.
12.2 Milestones
More than a decade that the 10-Year Solid Waste Management

Plan of Maria Aurora had been implemented. However, despite the
efforts of the local Government Units (LGU) to implement proper solid
waste management, the municipality still lack in full compliance and
cooperation of its residents.
By 2024, Maria Aurora, Aurora shall be inhabited by a more

ecologically and environmentally-aware and responsible, economically-
vibrant populace living in a healthy environment with a substantially-
managed solid waste.
With the revision of the old Plan by envisioning a more

ecologically and environmentally-aware and responsible Marians, it is
expected that after the implementation of this Plan, solid waste of the
municipality shall be perceived and treated as potential opportunities
and not a problem.
12.2.1 Milestones in the implementation of the institutional/legal aspects of
the Plan
Table 44. Series of activities conducted in plan preparation

Activities Location Duration/ Date Responsible
Person
Issuance of Executive Order LGU- Maria April 15, 2014 Hon. Mayor
No. 2014-08 - Creation of Aurora, Aurora Amado M. Geneta
Technical Working Group
(TWG) in the Revision /
Updating of the 10-Year
SWM Plan of the
Municipality of Maria Aurora,
Aurora
TWG Meeting in the Office of the May 23, 2014 TWG Members/
revision / updating of 10-year MENRO MENRO Staff
SWM Plan
Letter-Request for Ms. Liezel LGU- Maria May 26, 2014 Hon. Mayor
Licay, PEA 1, DENR-EMB3- Aurora, Aurora Amado M. Geneta
Assistance in the conduct of
WACS and actual revision
Seminar-Workshop in the Angeles City, May 26-27, DILG-R3
Computation of WACS Pampanga 2014
Sampling Plan
Writeshop in the Revision / Antipolo City & June 17-19, TWG Members /
Updating of 10-Year SWM Angono, Rizal 2014 MENRO Staff
Plan / Cross Visit to other Marikina City
LGUs with Best SWM
Practices
Letter to Punong Barangays Municipality of August 11, 2014 MENRO
informing them on the Maria Aurora,
WACS to be conducted Aurora
TWG Sectoral Output
SB Session August 13-14, TWG Members /
Presentation Hall, LGU- 2014 MENRO Staff
Maria Aurora
Survey of MRFs, BSWMC, Municipal wide August 15-19, MENRO Staff /
composting facility in the 2014 ESWM Personnel
Barangays
Orientation Seminar- SP Session August 28, 2014 PG-ENRO,
Updating of 10-Year SWM Hall, Provincial NSWMC
Plan Capitol, Baler,
Aurora
Training / Orientation on Office of the August 29, 2014 MENRO
WACS MENRO
Distribution of Garbage Bags Municipality of August 31, ESWM Personnel
to Sampling Barangays and Maria Aurora, September 2
Establishments Aurora and 3, 2014
Activities Location Duration/ Date Responsible
Person
Waste Analysis and Municipal September 1, 3 TWG Members,
Characterization Study Plaza, and 4, 2014 ESWM Personnel
(WACS) Municipality of and hired laborers
Maria Aurora,
Aurora
Data Encoding and Analysis Office of the September 8- MENRO Staff
MENRO 26, 2014
Writeshop on the Subic, November 4-6, DILG-R3
Formulation of 10-Year SWM Zambales 2014
Plan
Continuation of Workshop Office of the November 17, TWG Members /
MENRO 2014 MENRO Staff
Finalization of SWM Plan Subic, November 27- TWG Members /
Zambales 28, 2014 MENRO Staff
Submission of the draft of DILG-R3, City December 5, MENRO
SWM Plan (e-copy) of San 2014
Fernando,
Pampanga
Submission of the draft of NSWMC February 18, MENRO
SWM Plan (e-copy) 2015
Review of NSWMC NSWMC February 19-22, NSWMC TWG
2015
Table 45. Schedule of ESWM Program Implementation
ACTIVITIES 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1. Source Reduction
a. Strict implementation of
Municipal Ordinances No. 2,
Series of 2006 and No. 2,
Series of 1998 and Municipal
Ordinance No. 04, Series of
2014
b. Adoption of municipal
ordinance requiring all
business establishments to
secure ESWM Clearance
before securing / renewing
Mayor’s Permit
c. Execution of MOA between
buko traders (coconut hull)
and private entity utilizing
such waste
d. Strengthening the use of
reusable bags or “bayong”
e. Single plastic for wet

goods
f. Maximizing the usability of

writing (paper) materials
g. Discourage selling and

buying of Junk Foods within
school premises
h. Search of Best Barangays,

Schools and Business
Establishments Practicing
Proper Solid Waste
ACTIVITIES 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
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i. Conservation on the use of
office supplies
j. Use of double-side
bond/copy paper
2. Collection
a. “Yes Segregation, Yes
Collection”
b. Expansion of service
collection areas
c. Procurement of collection
vehicles and equipment
d. Implementation of LGU
Segregated Collection of
Compostables in Public
Market
3. Segregation, Recycling
and Composting
a. Adoption of Eco-savers
Project (Bring your own
recyclables)
b. Implementation of
“Recyclable Mo, I-Shoot Mo”
Program
c. Strengthening of Recycling
Center
d. Bringing of foods in
reusable containers
e. Bringing of own utensils
f. . Discourage bringing in
foods that are packed in non-
reusable containers
g. Discourage the use of non-
reusable, non-recyclable
packages
h. Establishment of MRF,
composting and residual
containment box
ACTIVITIES
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
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i.Buying / using of durable or
reusable materials like
glassware and utensils
j. Strengthening of Clean and
Green Program / Urban
Gardening / FAITH Garden
k. Backyard Composting
l. Small Grant Initiative for the
establishment of MRF
(Wenceslao), Compost Box
(Diaat Elementary) and Vermi-
composting (MANHS)
m. Gulayan sa
Paaralan/Komposting sa
Paaralan
n. Training on Alternative
Livelihood for Recyclable
Materials
o. Procurement of shredding
machine
p. Construction of compost
boxes at MAEF
q. Repair of Central MRF
r. Adoption of municipal
households and non-households
to install composting facility
s. Adoption of municipal
subdivisions and housing
projects to establish their own
MRF
ACTIVITIES
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
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4. Alternative Technologies for
Residual Waste
a. Production / fabrication of foot
pavers and hollow blocks
5. Disposal
a. Installation of SLF power lines
b. Closure of Cell # 1 and
Opening of Cell # 2
c. Purchase of lot and
development for eco-park
d. Purchase of lot and
development of new MAEF
e. Safe closure of MAEF
6. IEC
a. Adoption of municipal
ordinance requiring all applicants
of Marriage License to undergo
ESWM Orientation before
issuance of license
b. Strengthening of BSWMC
c. IEC campaign
d. Networks and Alliances

REFERENCES
Annual Investment Plan
Basic Things You Should Know To Save and Protect Mother Earth
Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Guidebook for Formulation of Solid Waste Management Plan
Guidebook for Safe Closure of Disposal Sites
Republic Act 9003 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)-
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
Solid Waste Management Made Easy - A Do It Your Self Guide
Technical Guidebook on Solid Waste Disposal Design Operation and

Management
Ten-Year Solid Waste Management Plan of Maria Aurora 2005-2014
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10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan (2015-2024)

10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan (2015-2024)

1 Location Map of Maria Aurora, Aurora

2. The further expansion of urban areas and road development

3. The continuing increase of establishments and institutions such as

5. Mountaineering and outdoor activities are major attractions that the

Table 1. Population projection (2014-2024)

1. Continuing increase in the number of commercial and recreational

2. Continuing expansion of urban areas and road development

3. Continuing increase in student population for both secondary and

4. Continuing increase in number of migrants from neighboring towns and

2.3. Economic Profile/Land Use

Table 2. List of Industries, CY 2014

Type of Industry Total

As shown in Table 2, cottage industries such as wood carving, sash

Quarrying within water courses is also predominant in Maria Aurora for

As shown in Fig. 2A and 2B, different land-uses and zone

Fig. 2A. Land Use Map (Rural)

Major Transportation Route

The municipality is traversed by the San Luis-Maria Aurora-Castañeda

The municipality has recorded a total of 1,695 privately and publicly-

2.4. Physical Characteristics

The municipality of Maria Aurora falls under Type II of the modified

The maximum annual average temperature is 31.1 oC while mean

There are 11 watersheds and sub-watersheds in Maria Aurora. The

Lowland soil consists of young soils formed from Fluvio-marine

Upland soil, on the other hand, is characterized as undulating to rolling,

Fig. 5. Soil Map

CURRENT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT CONDITIONS

3.1. Institutional Arrangements

 Office of the Municipal Mayor

 Municipal Environment & Natural Resources Office (MENRO)

 Municipal Treasurer’s 0ffice (MTO)

 Municipal Engineering Office

 Municipal Planning and Development Office

 Municipal Agriculture Office

 Municipal Health Office

3.2. Inventory of Existing Equipment and Staff

Table 3. Existing equipment and their conditions, CY 2014

Power Kawasaki 2012 1 - Operational LGU

Available equipment as shown in Table 3 supports the operation of

Solid Waste Management Operation of the Municipality has 23 workers

Type of Trainings Available

 Livelihood Training on Recyclable Materials

3.3. Source Reduction

There has been an enforcement of Municipal Ordinance No. 2, Series

In Municipal Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2013, the use of eco-

The Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office

Consistent with Municipal Ordinance No. 2, a “No Segregation, No

Residual and Toxic waste from other barangays not currently

The designated Residual Containment Box (RCB) in barangay MRF

Also, schools within collection areas use their MRFs as transfer

Municipal Garbage Collectors collect waste in the designated

Table 5. Current collection schedule within collection barangays and

3.6. Processing Facilities

Municipal Materials Recovery Facility located at the Maria Aurora

The municipal LGU enforces composting technology of

Compostable (biodegradable) waste collected from the Public