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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As a manifestation of support to this timely piece of legislation, this
representation respectfully refiles this measure, which has constantly been
receiving support from the past and present Congress.

Article 11, Section 16 of the 1987 Constitution states that:

“The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a
balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony
of nature.”

Improper disposal of electronic devices poses a great deal of hazard to
humans and the environment as such devices contain a surplus of toxic
chemicals (e.g. lead, cadmium, and mercury, to name a few). Proper E-
waste management will greatly reduce the amount of hazardous materials
being discarded in solid waste management facilities.

The proposed measure seeks to promote a balanced and healthful ecology
and also promote the right to health of the people and instill health
consciousness among them by prohibiting the disposal of electronic devices
at solid waste management facilities. Such prohibition aims to also promote
and strengthen proper E-waste management and practices in the country.

In view of the foregoing reasons, immediate approval of this measure is
earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 202

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES AT
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES

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

SECTION 1. Definition. - As used in this Act, "Electronic Device" refers to a
desktop or laptop computer, computer monitor, portable computer, cathode
ray tube, flat panel television, or cellular phones.

SECTION 2. Prohibitions. -
a. No person shall knowingly dispose of any electronic device in mixed
solid waste; and
b. No Solid Waste Management Facility shall knowingly accept for
disposal or incineration any electronic device, or any truckload or
container of solid waste which includes electronic device.

SECTION 3. Penalty. - Any violation of Section 2(a) of this Act shall be
punished with a fine of twenty thousand (P20, 000.00) and imprisonment of
not less than one month but not more than three months. Any violation of
Section 2(b) of this Act shall be punished with a fine of fifty thousand pesos
(P50, 000.00) and revocation of the license of the Solid Waste Management
Facility.

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is held
invalid or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and
effectivity of the other provisions hereof.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, and issuances,
or portions thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are
hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,