Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H. B. No. 45¢

Introduced by HONORABLE JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The urgent need to accelerate the country’s development is not a justification to neglect
the need to conserve the natural resources of our nation. It is true that the natural resources of
the Philippines are abundant. However, to totally disregard conservation at this time is

detrimental, because every careless use of our resources reduces the net benefit to the people
and the environment.

The recycling and the utilization of recycled materials complement efficient utilization
and conservation of our natural resources. This bill seeks to require education institutions to
recycle and to use recycled paper.

JUAN EDGAI “SONNY” M. ANGARA
Representative
Lone District, Province of Aurora



FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE +)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES _)
First Regular Session )

H.B.No. 459

Introduced by Honorable JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

AN ACT
REQUIRING THE RECYCLING AND THE UTILIZATION OF RECYCLED
MATERIALS BY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Recycle Waste Act.”

SEC, 2, Declaration of Policy. It is a declared policy of the State to conserve natural
resources by recycling paper and other waste materials.

SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. For purposes of this Act, the terms:

a) “Schools” mean all schools, whether public or private, colleges, universities, and

other learning and educational institutions, including all state colleges and
universities.

b) “Department" refers to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources;
©) “Secretary” refers to the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.

SEC. 4, Requirement for the use of Recycled Paper. Except as provided for in the
succeeding section, all schools shall use paper and other materials containing at least fifteen
percent (15%) recycled material, in all their projects, activities, and a ventures.

SEC. §, Exceptions. The failure of the schools to comply with the requirement of this
Act shall not be considered a violation of this Act, if:

a) the recycled materials are not reasonably available within a reasonable period of
time; or

b) the recycled materials are available only at an unreasonable price.

Provided further that those schools which failed to comply with the requirement set forth
in Section 4 of this Act shall notify the Department, specifying the reason(s) for their failure to do
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The Secretary shall publish a list of schools which failed to comply with the requirements
of this Act.

SEC. 6. Mandatory Recycling of Paper and Other Materials. \t shall be mandatory for
all schools to recycle paper and other materials, or to make paper and other wastes available
for recycling,

SEC. 7. Technical Assistance. For purposes of assisting the schools in complying with
the provisions of this Act, the Department shall provide technical assistance and guidance to
schools on recycling methods and opportunities.

SEC. 8. Inclusion in the Curriculum. The Department of Education and the
Commission on Higher Education, in coordination with the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, shall include a subject in the curriculum of schools which tackles the
advantages of recycling and the ways and means to recycle all kinds of wastes. In case the
inclusion of the subject in the curriculum is not feasible, the Department of Education and the
Commission on Higher Education, may recommen the option to include the matter of recycling
of wastes, in any existing and related subject.

SEC. 9, Recycling Program. The Department, within two 12) years after the effectivity
of this Act, shall develop and implement a comprehensive multi-material recycling program. The
recycling program shall include but is not limited to the following:

a) The determination and separation of recyclable materials from other wastes, The
type of recyclable material shall include metal cans, glass bottles and jars, paper,
used tires, and plastic material;

b) The establishment of proven approaches in separation and collection of recyclable
materials;

c) The establishment of local or regional drop-off centers for recyclable materials;

d) The development of campaign which will encourage the protection of the
environment and the natural resource.

SEC. 10. Information Campaign. The Department shall establish a comprehensive and
sustained public information and education program concerning recycling methods and
opportunities

SEC. 11. Rules and Regulations. The Department, in coordination with the Department
of Education and the Commission on Higher Education, shall promulgate the necessary rules
and regulation to carry out the purpose of this Act within six (6) months after its effectivity

SEC. 12. Penalty. Any violation of this Act shall be punished with a fine of not less than
P 10,000.00 or imprisonment of one (1) year, or both, at the discretion of the court. If the offense

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is committed by a corporation, trust, firm, partnership or association or other entity, the penalty
shall be imposed upon the guilty officer or officers of such corporation, trust, firm, partnership or
association or entity

SEC. 13. Appropriation. To carry out the provisions of this Act, such sum as may be
necessary is hereby authorized to be appropriated from the National Treasury. Thereafter, the
sum necessary for the continuous operation of the programs shall be included in the annual
appropriation of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

SEC. 14. Separability Clause. if any provision, or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain
valid and subsisting,

SEC. 15. Repealing Clause. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with, the

provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

SEC. 16. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,