Republic of the Dkilippines
House of Representatives

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1741

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Luisa Lloren Cuaresma
Lone District of Nueva Vizcaya

AN ACT
MANDATING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL RECYCLING CENTERS IN THE
PHILIPPINES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

the years, the looming garbage problems pose a serious threat in the Philippines,

ily increased from 37,427.46 tons per day in 2012 to 40,087.45 tons in 2016
Meanwhile, solid wastes produced by Philippine cities are expected to increase by 165 percent to
77,776 tons by 2025. Residential areas produce the most amounts of solid wastes at 57 percent, while
wastes from commercial establishments, institutional sources, and industrial or manufacturing sector
accounted for 27 percent, 12 percent, and 4 percent of the total waste generated, respectively.

With tons of trash collected and thrown every day and bearing in mind the likelihood of the
occurrence of serious environmental and health effects brought about by improper waste
management, jt behooves everyone to adopt an efficient manner of segregation and disposal of solid
waste and garbage

The problem on garbage and waste management had been addressed by the passage of
Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. The said law, provides
an institutional framework and policy guidelines to create systematic, comprehensive and ecological
solid waste management (ESWM) programs within Local Government Units (LGU), and illustrates
the potentials land benefits of recycling. However, its implementation and compliance at the LGU

key components of waste management.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

Y ine ee tind Seon! CUARESMA


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1741

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by Rep. Luisa Lloren Cuaresma
Lone District of Nueva Vizcaya

AN ACT

MANDATING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL RECYCLING CENTERS IN THE

PHILIPPINES

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 “Regional Waste Management
Facility Act of 2020.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared a policy of the State the
formulation and promotion of local recycling plan through the creation of a regional recycling
facility that will identify and treat recyclable materials in every region.

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. — As used in this Act, the following terms shall mean:

a.

b.

Recycling — refers to the process of converting wastes into reusable material.

Recycling Center ~ refers to an establishment, place of business, facility or building
which is maintained, operated, or used for the storing, keeping, buying, or selling of
wastes for the purpose of converting such items into a usable product.

sara waste management ~ the collecting, treating, or disposal of a solid material that is
considered to be no longer useful

Waste — the unusable remains or by-products of a material or a thing.

SECTION 4. Regional Recycling Center. — Without prejudice to the pertinent provisions of
RA 9003, thete is hereby created at least one (1) recycling center in every region in the country
which primary function is to collect, accept, and convert wastes as raw materials for manufacturing
and/processing new products. For this purpose, the concerned LGUs in the region shall take the
initial step for the formulation of a local recycling plan that will identify, among other things, the
most suitable place where such facility shall be established.

SECTION 5. Technical Assistance. — For purposes of assisting the concerned LGUs in

complying wi

the provisions of this Act, the DENR, DILG, DOST, DOH, DTI and other concerned

agencies shall provide technical assistance in recycling methods, opportunities, and regulatory
compliance.


SECTION 6. Periodic Review. — The concerned agencies shall provide an annual report to
Congress relative to the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 7. Source of Funds. — The amount necessary to implement this Act shall be
appropriated from the national budget as may be necessary for each fiscal year.

SECTION 8. Rules and Regulations. — Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this
Act, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in coordination with the concerned
government agencies, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act

SI ION 9. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive issuances, rules and
regulations contrary or inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 10. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication inany newspaper of general circulation.

Approved