Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

8361

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative 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.

Jol IN “YL SERVO” NIETO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bill No- 8361

Introduced by Representative 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 |aws, 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,