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Ecological Governance: Viable Strategies in Solving the SolidWaste Problems of Los Baos, Laguna (2001-2005)

EcologicalEcologicalGovernance:Governance:

Viable Strategies in SolvingViable Strategies in Solvingthe Solid Waste Problemsthe Solid Waste Problems

of Los Baos, Lagunaof Los Baos, Laguna

Municipality of Los Baos, LagunaMayor Caesar P. Perez

Los Baos, LagunaLos Baos, Laguna

located 63 km south of Manila

where science and nature exist in harmony

Land AreaLand Area

Total land area5,650 ha42% UPLB (taxfree)22% militaryreservation &other governmentorganizations36% taxable

The Solid Waste ProblemThe Solid Waste Problem

But just like any modernizingmunicipality, its growing economy

and rising population bring in a costto the environment, particularly on

solid wastes.

The Los Baos Dumpsite in 2001The Los Baos Dumpsite in 2001 The Los Baos Dumpsite in 2001The Los Baos Dumpsite in 2001

Road to the dumpsite Entrance to the dumpsite


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It started more than 20 years ago.

An average of 3335 tons of un segregated solid wastes per day arebrought to the dumpsite from houses and commercial establishments.

The Los Baos Dumpsite in 2001The Los Baos Dumpsite in 2001 The Los Baos Dumpsite in 2001The Los Baos Dumpsite in 2001

Smog rises above the dumpsite and spreads over thecommunity and its environs.

Waste Generators of Los BaosWaste Generators of Los Baos

Total households: 17, 030Total population: 92, 07114 barangays2 public markets2,500 commercial establishments

TECHNICALPOLITICALSOCIAL

STRATEGIES

SOCIAL STRATEGIESSOCIAL STRATEGIES

Participatory ProblemParticipatory ProblemIdentification and Problem SolvingIdentification and Problem Solving


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Dialogues, Consultations,Dialogues, Consultations,and Mobilizationand Mobilization

Creation of a Technical WorkingCreation of a Technical WorkingGroup from the LBSCFIGroup from the LBSCFI

Organizing the StakeholdersOrganizing the Stakeholders

Los Baos Science CommunityFoundation, Inc.

Barangay officials


Business establishments Homeowners andresort owners

Religiousorganizations

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Junkshops, gasoline stations, repair shops, hospitals,schools, markets, funeral parlors, computer shops


Los Baos solid waste organizations


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Massive Information, Education, andMassive Information, Education, andCommunication CampaignsCommunication Campaigns

POLITICAL STRATEGIESPOLITICAL STRATEGIES

Creating a Solid WasteCreating a Solid WasteManagement BoardManagement Board

Formulation of the 10-year solid waste

management plan

Promulgating Municipal Ordinances andPromulgating Municipal Ordinances andMemorandum Order Memorandum Order

Creating EnforcersCreating Enforcers

Task Force KalinisanDeputized Volunteer Enforcers


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Empowering Barangay OfficialsEmpowering Barangay Officials

TECHNICAL STRATEGIESTECHNICAL STRATEGIES

Solid Waste SegregationSolid Waste SegregationProgramProgram

Solid wastes are segregated into biodegradableand non-biodegradable wastes.


Monday-Friday

8-9 p.m.

Biodegradablewastes

Second andFourth

Saturday

8-9 p.m.

Non-biodegradable

wastes

Sunday

No collectionexcept market

wastes

Garbage collection schedule


Truck transportingresiduals

Truck collectingbiodegradable wastes


Composting in residential areas


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Composting in resorts

The Los Baos EcoWasteThe Los Baos EcoWasteProcessing Center (EWPC)Processing Center (EWPC)

On June 14, 2004, the open dumpsite commenced its conversionto EWPC

The Los Baos EcoThe Los Baos Eco- -WasteWasteProcessing Center Processing Center

Static concrete composting pens

Composting at EWPC Composting at EWPC

Crib-type composting pens

The Los Baos EcoWasteThe Los Baos EcoWasteProcessing Center Processing Center

Composting process

Unload Apply coir dust Sort manually prior to shredding

ShredShredded biowaste


Compost



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Analyte


Compost analysis

Results of Analysis

Total Nitrogen (%)Total Phosporous (% P 20 5)Total Potassium (%K20)Total Calcium (%)Total Magnesium (%)Total Iron (%)Total Zinc (%)Total Copper (%)Total Manganese (%)Moisture Content (%)pHOrganic Carbon (%)

2.770.811.700.390.050.430.01

0.0050.01

48.02

23.148.4

Value

Champaka

Aster Pakwan


Compost Utilization


Fabrication of machines


Pressed tin cans


Tin presser Shredder Plastic presser

Addressing Residual WastesAddressing Residual Wastes

Dialogue with the Philippine Plastic Industry Association(Sept. 24, 2004)


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Buyback scheme for plastics and styro


Materials and furniture produced from recycled plasticwastes

Initial Sample

Improved Design

Addressing Residual WastesAddressing Residual Wastes Addressing Residual WastesAddressing Residual Wastes

Campaign on use of bayong as alternative packaging


Campaign on use of bayong as alternative packaging

Baybayin Public Market Batong Malake Public Market

Bayong Launching, March 18, 2006

Awards Received in 2005Awards Received in 2005

PollutionControlAssociationof thePhilippines(PCAPI)Award


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Awards Received in 2005Awards Received in 2005

Gawad Galing Pook,Malacanang PalaceDecember 2005

The Los Baos Dumpsite:The Los Baos Dumpsite:Then and NowThen and Now

NowThen


NowThen


NowThen


NowThen


NowThen


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Points to Ponder Points to Ponder

No amount of high technologyand financial capability can solve

the garbage problem withoutDISCIPLINE.

DISCIPLINE is the road tocommunity and nation progress.

Points to Ponder Points to Ponder

Ang mamamayan ay nasanay na ultimo isang kilong basura ay iniaasa pa sa munisipyo. Nawalaang responsibilidad bilang isang mamamayan.

Tayo ay may pananagutang isaayos ang kani-kaniyang basura sa pamamagitan ng wastereduction, reuse, recycling, at composting .

AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgments

Working toward making LosWorking toward making LosBaos a better, cleaner, andBaos a better, cleaner, andhealthier science and naturehealthier science and naturecity:city:

LBSCFILBSCFILGU of Los BaosLGU of Los BaosPeople of Los BaosPeople of Los Baos

Mayor Caesar P. PerezOffice of the Mayor Telephone: +49 5360050or Dr. Patricio S. FaylonPresident, LBSCFI andExecutive Director, PCARRD-DOST

For comments or suggestions,please submit to:

Maraming salamat po.Maraming salamat po.

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