Professional Documents
Culture Documents
2018-2027
Cotabato City
Waste Generator Sectors by Waste Output by Rank source: Executive Summary of ESWMP –Cotabato
City -2018-2027
Within the whole City, total waste generation is calculated at approximately 108,610.25 kgs/day wherein
the percentages for biodegradable, recyclable, residuals and special wastes are almost the same with the
current collection area
Giving more emphasis on the residential sector, being the main source of waste being disposed, will result
to the attainment of 62% reduction target
Per capita waste generation is computed at 0.35 kg/day.
In the City’s collection area, composed of 29 out of 37 barangays, total waste generation is approximately
82.8 tons/day where: (source: Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS) conducted in 2017)
62.7% are biodegradable;
18% are recyclable;
10% are potential residual waste;
9% are residual waste; and
0.30% are special waste.
Total potential waste for diversion is 90.7%, including biodegradable (62.7%), recyclable (18%)
waste and potential residual (10%) .
Major waste generators are households, food establishments and institutions.
Cluster with the adjacent municipalities of Maguindanao Province for the establishment of a progressive
sanitary landfill by 2020;
Realization of 60% waste reduction at the 1st year of plan implementation based on the volume of waste
currently generated, and 90% or more by the end 2027;
Initial construction of central MRF by 2020 with complete segregation and composting area with material
recovery efficiency of 85% by the end of 2020;
All barangays have functional MRFs by 2019;
Improve the segregated collection efficiency by 60% in the 1st year of plan implementation and 80% at
the end of 2019;
Increase the participation of non-government and private sectors by 25% in the ESWM Plan monitoring
and implementation by 2018 onwards; 90% by 2027;
Enhance the behavior change communication activities on proper SWM, 90% by 2027;
Annual increase of revenues by 10% from MRF operations, 100% by 2027;
Increase by 60% the participation of all sectors in waste diversion through reduction, reuse, and recycling
activities;
Develop, expand and sustain markets for recyclable wastes in support to waste diversion efforts and
ensure that 80% of diverted materials are returned to the economic mainstream;
Improve by 90% SWM internal processes that uphold good governance principles through gender-
sensitive communication, capacity-building, linkages with various key SWM players and effective use of
technology;
Improve by 60% the enforcement of the “No Segregation, No Collection” policy; 100% by 2027;
Enforcement of mandatory composting of biodegradable materials in all MRFs within the 37 barangays;
100% by 2027;
Properly close and rehabilitate the existing disposal facility (RCA) by 2020;
Inclusion of 8 barangays not formerly included in the city’s waste collection service by the year 2019; and
Coordination Structure for the City’s ESWM Plan Implementation
NGAs
City Mayor
Private Sector
ESWM Board
Multi-Sector M & E Team
City ENRO
TWG
Deputized Volunteer
Enforcers
TWG IEC Team and
“Student Brigade”
BLGU
Legend:
_____ Command Line
-------- Coordination line BSWM Committee
Solid Waste Management Plan
The recommended containers to be used for waste storage in residential areas are sacks and
eco-bags, metal containers and the like.
Those in the market area will use recycled containers or sacks as receptacles for biodegradable
and residual wastes. The learning institutions will be required to use plastic containers for their
generated wastes. The said receptacles are washable and manageable for the waste collectors.
Set-out Requirements
The segregated and secured wastes will be collected by the barangay collection service and will
be brought to their MRFs while awaiting collection of the CENRO at the scheduled collection
period. For barangays without collection system, residents will be required to bring their
segregated wastes to the MRF.
Waste Collection
For barangays outside the current collection area, the set schedules will be based on the request
of Barangay Officials. Additional trips for residual waste collection in the barangays will be
entertained per request.
During collection time, the personnel in-charge for waste monitoring will constantly remind the
populace on the collection system and the “No Segregation, No Collection” Policy including
penalties for such offense. The supervisor or foreman will issue citation ticket to those that
exceeded 3 warnings.
Waste Segregation
Role of Barangays as Learning Centres
The City ENRO and Barangay Officials will set-up the barangay hall as a learning centre for solid
waste management. The barangay MRF will serve as model for demonstrating proper waste
segregation, recycling and composting.
Barangays will be required to collect only residuals and special wastes and brought to the
identified barangay pick-up points to be collected by the city collection service.
The collection of residuals and special wastes outside the current collection area (non-
component barangays) will only be made upon request. The BSWMCs will ensure the proper
segregation and collection of wastes.
Sample Materials Recovering Facilities
The establishment of monitoring stations in the coastal zone of Cotabato City is necessary to
determine the changes that will occur with respect to coliform count, salinity, chemical changes
and others. The data could serve as an indicator in monitoring the environmental programs
within the city of which SWM is one, if positive changes are happening as predicted.
SWM Monitoring
The City ENRO will be primarily responsible for monitoring the city’s SWM operations. It will be
supported by an independent Multi-Sectoral Monitoring & Evaluation team that will be
organized to evaluate and validate program, projects and activities.
The Division Chief concerned will submit quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on SWM
operations to the City ENR Officer for presentation to the CESWM Board during board meetings.
After review, the Board will submit the report to the City Mayor, and the Sangguniang
Panlungsod. Copies of the report will be posted in the CENRO bulletin board. The Monitoring &
Evaluation Team will monitor the following;
The Monitoring & Evaluation Team will identify areas requiring attention/improvement and
make the necessary recommendations to the CESWM Board and the City ENRO for resolution
and immediate action.
IEC (Information, Education and Communication)
The City ENR Office will sustain the information and education campaign in all barangays.
Barangay Officials and/or their representatives will undergo trainors’ training focused on
inculcating knowledge and awareness on the importance of solid waste management.
IEC Strategy
The installation of billboards advertising SWM related ordinances and slogans such as; “Ang
Malusog na Pangangatawan ay Makakamtan Kapag Malinis ang Kapaligiran”, “Paligid Ko, Nililinis
Ko”, “Basura Ko, Ayusin Ko, Dahil Mahal Ko ang Cotabato City” will be outspread to all
barangays. Other catchy slogans will be produced and improved to be more enticing to the
public.
Dialogues with special waste generators will be pursued to discuss the regulations and
guidelines in the disposal of toxic and hazardous wastes. This will include standard mitigating
measures to ensure that the septic vaults will not bring health and environmental problems.
Barangay Officials and community leaders will be given additional training on IEC to make them
perform better as change agents at the barangay level. This will give a leeway for the CENRO-IEC
Team to perform more effectively.
A team of student leaders will be organized. They will be trained in handling IEC campaigns, and
fielded within the collection areas. Also, a group of concerned citizens in each purok will be
organized and trained to initiate backyard composting as model for their neighbors to emulate.
They will be asked to constantly remind the neighborhood on the on-going policy on waste
segregation, diversion and backyard composting.
Understanding the rationale behind the SWM programs will motivate the populace to
implement what they comprehend. It will also lead to their involvement in the implementation
of SWM programs parallel to the support on the advocacy of the City LGU.
The approach will provide waste generators, decision makers and influence groups the
knowledge on the SWM programs. On this premise, they become sympathetic to the following
subjects and activities:
Diversion of waste at source for recycling, re-use and composting. This will reduce the
volume of residual waste transported to the SLF. Thus, reducing operational costs while
generating job opportunities and allowing others to earn income;
Networking with other LGUs will keep the City ENRO abreast with new developments on solid
waste management.
Maintain linkages with National and Foreign Funding agencies is productive and will establish
credibility within the circle of organized environmental groups.
Production and distribution of print materials showing the ill effects of improper waste
disposal;
Installation of billboards with SWM slogans and related Ordinances;
Subscription of a 30-minute weekly program in local radio station; and
Subscription of a daily 15-second plug in local cable TV.
Enticing slogans will be used to ensure that messages on proper waste management,
vermicomposting and handling of common special wastes will reach the target
audience. The City LGU will encourage the participation of schools and private sectors to
develop posters and slogans. Posters and flyers will be displayed in lobbies of offices,
schools and establishments. The print materials will be shared also with the barangays
and other interested groups.
Interpersonal approach will be adopted in behavior change communication and in
encouraging residents to organize purok-level dialogues on community- driven SWM.
Other seminars, technology forum and special events will be organized by the City LGU
for interested sectors.
Previous Compost
Current Compost
Compost Strainer
In residuals another thing to that are not taken into account is the use of single use cups in the
Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS) in 2017 . This should be taken into account so that
concrete solutions in the future is taken into account. Possible solution is total ban and use of
tumblers and jugs for water and drink containers.
In terms of recyclables another important aspect in the recyclable composition is that it omits
rubber tires as another potential for recycling that are often just thrown away and even burned
that can result on respiratory problems apart from its impact on the environment. It can be used
for gardening as garden plots and pots.
Used Tires and Garbage (at the bottom) and Tires used
as plots for flower gardening (shown at the top)
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