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OUTLINE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose

Short description
Overview of the plan including current situation,
vision, and objectives
Introduction to the plan to the reader including
purpose and approach

1.2 Approach

1.3 Acknowledgements
2. City/Municipal
Profile
2.1 Location

2.1 History
2.2 Population

2.3 Economic Profile/Land

Use

Key information about the city/municipality

2.4 Physical
Characteristics
3. Current Solid Waste
Management
Conditions
3.1 Institutional
Arrangements

City/municipalitys vision related to solid

waste management
Key issues facing the community
Goals for the plan, and how the plan will help
to alleviate the issues facing the community
Intent of RA 9003 and its effect on solid
waste management
Approach used in preparing plan, e.g.,
compilation of existing information, conduct
of WACS, using results of previous studies,
involvement of stakeholders, etc.
Data sources, e.g., National Solid Waste
Management Commission, Solid Waste
Management Board, City Planning and
Development Office and City Engineering
Office provide data for analyses and
development of forecasts.

Location of the city/municipality including

map indicating locations of barangays, as well
as residential, commercial, and industrial
centers, and agricultural areas.
Land area.
Historical background.
Current population for each barangay,
indicating rural and urban areas.
10-yr projection.
List of industries within the city/municipality.
Land use map, in particular showing the
urban and rural land use classification.
Major transportation routes and traffic
conditions.
Geography, geology, hydrology, soil and
climate of the area or region.

Evaluation and recommendation

Description of solid waste management practices

in existence

List of existing agencies of the city

administration that handle SWM and its
services, and the roles and responsibilities of
the agencies. Should include all aspects of
SWM such as: collection, recycling, disposal,
IEC, accounting, implementation and
enforcement of regulations.

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3.2 Inventory of
Equipment and Staff

3.3 Source Reduction

3.4 Collection

3.5 Transfer

3.6 Processing Facilities

3.7 Final Disposal

3.8 Special Wastes

List of existing equipment, its capacity and

present conditions, make, model, location for
repairs, and others.
Number of personnel and classification
working in SWM by department or type of
service.
Type of staff training available.
Discussion of existing waste reduction
practices.
Description of existing system for each
service area, including those serviced by
private haulers.

Type of collection (segregated vs. nonsegregated).

Frequency of collection to same area for each
type of collection.
Description of areas not currently receiving
collection service.
If collection service is by a private hauler,
provide a list of the haulers, service areas,
types of waste collected, location where
waste is deposited.
Description of facilities used to transfer solid
waste.
List of facilities including location, capacity,
types of materials accepted, and source of
materials.
Description of facilities used for processing
waste, such as material recovery facilities
(MRFs) and composting facilities.
List of facilities including location, capacity,
types of materials accepted, source of
materials, and brief description of operations.
Description of facilities used for the final
disposal of solid waste or residues from
processing.
List of facilities including location, ownership,
capacity, types of materials accepted, source
of materials, brief description of operations,
and number of scavengers.
Evaluation of the situation of scavengers
working at existing dumpsite.
Existing storage, collection, and disposal
practices for special wastes (includes junk
cars, infectious/medical waste, waste oil
recycling, scrap tires, construction and
demolition debris and sewage sludge, as well
as hazardous waste generated by individual
households and businesses that may enter
the disposal site).
Report of available information on the
quantities of these wastes disposed.

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3.9 Markets for
Recyclables

3.10 IEC

3.11 Costs and Revenues

List of junk shops in the city/municipality.

Include types and quantities of materials
accepted if possible.
List of industries in the city/municipality that
use or could use recycled materials.
Description of IEC program.
List of IEC activities. Include message,
targeted audience, and effectiveness.
Annual budget for SWM.
Expenditures for previous year. Include
capital investment, operation and
maintenance, and contracted services.
Revenues for previous year. Include
revenues from allocations, from fees charged
for the service, and from fines.
Brief description of key solid waste
management issues facing the community.

3.11 Key Issues

4. Waste
Characteristics

Uses results of WACS and recycling information to

determine quantity and composition of waste
generated

4.1 Disposed Waste (from

WACS)

4.2 Diverted Waste

4.3 Generated Waste

Quantity of waste disposed, by sector (e.g.,

low-income residential, middle-income
residential, high-income residential,
commercial, institutional, industrial, markets)
(in kg/day and tonnes/year)).
Composition of waste disposed, by sector (in
wt. %).
Results of bulk density analysis (in kg/m3).
Results of moisture content analysis (in %).
Summary tables and figures showing the
quantity and composition of disposed waste
by, by sector.
Estimate of quantity of waste currently
recycled and composted based on existing
information, and from results of 3.4 and 3.6.
Estimate of quantity of waste generated
(disposed + diverted).
Projection of quantity of waste generated
based on population projections.

5. Legal/Institutional
Framework

Overview of existing institutional arrangements in

order to identify parties responsible for
undertaking the relevant aspects of the plan

5.1 Local Laws and

Regulations

5.2 Roles

Related laws and regulations and their

relevant provisions.
Permitting procedures for solid waste facilities
as well as inspection and compliance
procedures.
Roles of the City SWM Board, the city,
barangay, private entities and institutions as
generators, citizens, NGOs and recycling
companies.

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5.3 City/Municipal Solid
Waste Management Board

5.4 Barangay Solid Waste

Management Committees
5.5 Stakeholders
Participation

Sanguniang Panglungsod Ordinance No. for

creating the CSWM Board.
List of members of the CSWM Board.
Description of activities to date and planned
activities.
List of BSWM Committees formed to date and
schedule for Boards in other barangays
Activities conducted and future plans to
involve stakeholders in development and
implementation of plan.

6. Plan Strategy

Delineation of the desired outcome of the solid

waste management plan

6.1 Vision
6.2 Targets

6.3 Strategies

Discussion of vision and goals

Diversion targets for each year, 10-year
planning period.
Disposal targets for each year, 10-year
planning period.
Brief description of strategies to reach
diversion targets (detail will be provided in
Section 7).
General description of coordination with
barangays to implement segregated
collection, MRFs, and composting facilities.
General description of collection and transfer.
Overview of plans for disposal.
Discussion of other key elements of strategy.

7. SWM System

Detailed description of each program that will be

implemented to reach the objectives and targets
defined in Section 6

7.1 Source Reduction

Source reduction programs to be

implemented and implementation schedule.
Sectors to target.
Materials to be addressed and methods to
determine the categories of solid waste to be
diverted.
Capability and economic viability of the
city/municipality in implementing the program
for this component.
Technical requirements for the ordinances
and other formal actions to be taken by the
city/municipality.
Social impacts on stakeholders involved or
affected.
Estimated diversion resulting from source
reduction.
Collection of segregated recyclable and
compostable materials is the responsibility of the
barangay. Collection of mixed solid waste and
residuals is the responsibility of the
city/municipality. The SWM plan should describe
how the city/municipality will coordinate collection
activities with the barangay.

7.2 Collection

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7.2.1 Overview

7.2.2 Collection
equipment and routes

7.2.3 Private collection

service

7.2.4 Storage and setout

7.2.5 Segregated
recyclables

7.2.6 Segregated
compostables

Description of the strategy for collection,

based on the projected quantities of
segregated biodegradables and recyclables,
and of residual waste.
Description of collection process for each type
of waste.
Types of collection vehicles, collection
frequency, collection points, and types of
containers.
Entity responsible for providing collection for
each type of waste, and for each sector.
Description of each generator type and
service area, and the particular requirements
for collection equipment.
Table listing current number of vehicles
(compaction vehicles and/or dump trucks)
and projection of additional vehicles to be
purchased by year.
Rationale for selection of the equipment.
Listing of collection routes or service areas.
If collection service will be conducted by
private haulers, provide a rationale for
contracting out the service.
Listing of service areas, types of waste to be
collected, location where waste will be taken.
Discussion of basic terms of contract.
Types of containers to be used for each
generator type and service area, and
rationale for selection of types of containers.
Setout requirements (i.e., placement, time of
day, etc.).
Strategy for implementing segregated
collection of recyclables in each of the
barangays.
Types of materials to include types of
vehicles, collection frequency, types of
containers.
Assistance the city/municipality will provide to
the barangay.
Strategy for implementing segregated
collection of recyclables in each of the
barangays.
Types of materials to include types of
vehicles, collection frequency, types of
containers.
Assistance the city/municipality will provide to
the barangay.

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7.2.7 Mixed solid

waste/residuals

7.3 Segregation,
Recycling, and Composting

7.3.1 Segregation

7.3.2 Recycling

Plan for collecting mixed solid waste (until

segregated collection is implemented in all
barangays).
Plan for collecting residuals.
Table listing type of collection vehicle,
capacity, and collection frequency by year for
5 years. In preparing table, consideration
should be given to the quantities of waste
requiring collection and disposal as diversion
programs are implemented.
Types of containers that may be used for
setout.
Plan for increasing coverage area to provide
collection service to all parts of the
city/municipality (if applicable).
Segregation and recycling and composting of
segregated materials are the responsibility of the
barangay. The SWM plan should describe how
the city/municipality will work with the barangay
to implement the programs.
Strategy for promoting segregation in each of
the barangays.
Strategies for start-up, implementation,
monitoring, and enforcement.
Assistance the city/municipality will provide to
the barangay.
Strategy for implementing MRFs in each of
the barangays or in clusters of barangays.
Strategies for start-up, implementation,
monitoring, and enforcement.
Materials to be recycled, methods of
determining categories of recyclable waste for
diversion
Existing capacity, future demand, and how
the capacity will be met (e.g., new facilities
and expansion of existing facilities)
Assistance the city/municipality will provide to
the barangay.
Implementation schedule.

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7.3.3 Composting/
Management of
Biodegradable Waste

7.3.4 Marketing

7.4 Transfer (if applicable)

7.5 Disposal

7.5.1 SW Disposal
Capacity

Overall strategy for managing biodegradable

waste.
Quantity of waste, by barangay, to be
composted.
Existing capacity, future demand, and how
the capacity will be met (e.g., new facilities
and expansion of existing facilities).
Strategy for implementing composting
facilities in barangays or in clusters of
barangays.
Strategies for start-up, implementation,
monitoring, and enforcement.
Materials to be composted, methods of
determining categories of biodegradable
waste for diversion
Acceptable technologies and layouts of
composting facilities.
Assistance city/municipality will provide to the
barangay.
Implementation schedule.
Existing and planned markets for each
recyclable material and for compost.
Estimated prices for recovered materials and
average selling price/average price.
Strategies for expanding markets.
Evaluation of feasibility of procurement
preferences for recycled materials by
city/municipality.
Strategy for use of transfer facilities.
Existing capacity, future demand, and how
the capacity will be met (e.g., new facilities
and expansion of existing facilities).
Locations for new facilities, types and
quantities of waste that will be accepted,
source of waste, and destination of waste.
Description of transfer station design and
operations.
Strategies for start-up, implementation,
monitoring, and enforcement.
Implementation schedule.
Disposal plan for 10-years including identification
of prospective sites for future use. Include plans
for upgrading or closing existing facilities to meet
requirements for controlled disposal sites and
sanitary landfills.
Projection of the amount of disposal capacity
needed to accommodate mixed solid waste
and residuals, by year for a 10-year period.
Comparison of existing disposal capacity with
capacity requirements.
Description of overall plan for disposal, by
year

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7.5.2 Existing Facilities

7.5.3 New Facilities

7.5.4 Sanitary Landfill

(SLF) Design

7.6 Special Wastes

7.7 Information, Education

and Communication (IEC)

For each facility, indicate status (open dump,

controlled dump, sanitary landfill) and
disposal capacity.
For open dumps, provide plan to close or to
convert to controlled dumps within 3 years of
effectivity of RA 9003. Improvements to
include: a well-maintained access road;
restriction of waste to small working areas;
regular cover of waste using inert material;
control of surface water, litter, and waste
picking; maintaining records. etc.
For controlled dumps, provide plan to close or
to convert to sanitary landfills (SLF) within 5
years of effectivity of RA 9003.
Strategies to extend life span and capacity of
the existing disposal site.
Closure plans to include methods of
remediation of existing sites.
General description of new facilities
(controlled dumps or sanitary landfills) that
will be built. Include: location, ownership,
capacity, and lifespan.
Explanation of how the design will meet the
requirements of RA 9003 and its IRR.
Rationale for site selection and in the design
for the facility. Refer to criteria set out by the
ESWMA and by the earlier DAO 98.
Demonstration that the capacity will be
adequate for a minimum of 5 years. Address
the population to be served, projected
quantities of waste disposed, density of
compacted waste, and volume of soil cover in
the SLF.
Cross-sectional model of SLF as adapted to a
flat area, mountainous area or any proposed
area.
Method for collection and treatment of
leachate, and its adequacy to handle the
projected maximum quantity of leachate
(calculated based on the average daily rainfall
for the maximum months multiplied by the
area).
Operational practices to reduce the risk of
environmental impact.
Existing storage, collection, disposal practices
and the proper handling, re-use and longterm disposal.
Estimated quantities of special wastes to be
generated in the future.
Description of programs to be implemented
by the city/municipality describing how to
handle, re-use, recycle, and provisos for longterm disposal.
Purpose and content of information
dissemination, education and communication
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7.7.1 Introduction

7.7.2 Core Messages

7.7.2 Approach

7.8 Market Development

Discussion of strategy including need for

public education and involvement.
Problems/issues that will be addressed.
Purpose of IEC activities (i.e., information
dissemination, education, motivation,
advocacy).
Audiences that will be targeted.
Discussion of core message(s) for each target
audience.
Explanation of how message will be
coordinated with other agencies.
Description of how IEC activities will support
solid waste management program activities,
e.g., source reduction, litter prevention,
segregation, recycling, and composting.
Discussion of approach(es) for each target
audience.
Matrix of planned activities. Include:
purpose, target audience, subject of
message, method, responsible party, and
monitoring plan.
Implementation schedule. IEC activities
should be integrated with infrastructure and
should be on-going.
Cost of activities (to be incorporated into
financial plan (see Section 11).
Methods for developing markets for recycled
materials and compost.
Evaluation of the feasibility of procurement
preferences to encourage the purchase of
products made from recycled materials.
Evaluation of the feasibility of procurement
preferences to encourage the purchase of
compost.

8. Implementation
Strategy
8.1 Framework

Discussion of the logistics of how the solid waste

management system will be implemented.

8.2 Diversion Projections

8.3 Monitoring Program

8.4 Alternatives Analysis

Overview of each program to be

implemented, by generator segment, by year.
Include source reduction, recycling,
composting, disposal, etc.
Table of types and percentages of materials
to be diverted to meet the mandated
diversion requirement.
Description of monitoring program to provide
accurate information and to show whether or
not policies are succeeding and to monitor
the performance of the SWM plan.
Options the municipalities might consider in
their efforts to divert waste materials from
disposal.

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8.5 Incentive Programs

Description of program providing for

incentives (rewards, grants, fiscal incentives
and non-fiscal Incentives) that will be
provided to concerned sectors in order to
encourage wide participation in the
implementation of the plan.
Potential benefits, if any, of Eco-labeling.

9. Institutional Aspects

Existing and planned structure for implementation

of plan

9.1 Roles

9.2 Legal

10. Social and

Environmental Aspects
10.1 Social Aspects

Future roles of the city SWM Board, the city,

barangay, private entities and institutions as
generators, citizens, NGOs and recycling
companies.
Strategy for cooperation with the
city/municipal SWM Board.
Coordination with other entities (e.g.,
barangays, NGOs, business leaders).
Recommended changes to city structure.
Zoning and building code changes.
Plans to impose penal provisions.
Other legal requirements.

Discussion of social and environmental issues

related development of full-scale infrastructure

Significant social impacts (both positive and

negative) from community-based SWM.
Social acceptability of proposed solid waste
system (including collection system and
processing and disposal sites.
Discussion of requirements of stakeholders.
Discussion of conditions concerning
scavengers at the disposal site and what the
city/municipality can do to improve their
conditions.
Discussion of environmental aspects of the
proposed solid waste system.
Environmental review requirements.

10.2 Environmental
Aspects

11. Cost Estimates

/Financial Aspects
11.1 Investment cost

Financial plan for implementation of solid waste

management system

Breakdown of estimated investment cost by

year for 5 years, by private and public
sectors. Investment costs should address
each component of the solid waste system,
i.e., collection, transfer stations, MRFs,
composting facilities, and disposal facilities.
Facility costs to include engineering and
infrastructure.
Equipment costs to include stationary
equipment (e.g., shredder) and rolling
equipment (e.g., collection vehicles)
Estimated cost to be amortized based on life
expectancy of facility/equipment.

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11.2 Annual Costs

11.3 Funding Options

11.5 Cost Evaluation and

Comparison

11.6 Summary
12. Plan
Implementation
12.1 Phases and
Responsibilities
12.2 Milestones

Breakdown of annual costs by year for 5

years, by private and public sector.
Labor cost, including fringes, by labor
category.
Administrative costs including insurance,
office expense, etc.
Operating and maintenance costs including
fuel, repair, supplies, etc.
Amortized investment cost.
Loan repayment schedule.
Discussion of options to finance the capital
investments, e.g., loans from financial
institutions, central government grants, and
municipal funds.
Discussion of options to finance recurring
cost, e.g., local taxes, intergovernmental
transfers, and user charges.
Presentation of existing and projected sources
of revenues. Include consideration of
revenues from collection of fees; outside
sources of funds, collection and use of fines,
and sources for the local SWM fund and their
uses.
Specific projects, activities, equipment and
technological requirement for which outside
sourcing of funds or materials may be
necessary.
Breakdown of revenues by year for 5 years,
and by source.
Cost for waste management per service
capita.
Cost for waste management by unit weight
for each type of service, e.g., collection,
processing, and disposal.
Comparison of costs for each component of
the solid waste management system.
Discussion of ways to optimize costs.
Tabular summary of investment costs, annual
costs, and annual revenues by year.

Implementation phases, milestones, and schedule

Discussion of phases from the development of

a plan to guide the operation and the
implementing agency or persons/groups
responsible.
Milestones in implementation of the
institutional/legal aspects of the plan
including: public hearings, final approval of
plan, and establishment of the SW Division.
Milestones in implementation of the solid
waste system described in the plan including:
source reduction activities, segregated
collection in each barangay, establishment of
MRFs and composting facilities, upgrade of
dumpsites, establishment of sanitary landfills,
IEC activities, etc.

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12.3 Implementation
Schedule

Tables or diagrams showing the schedule of

implementation.
Schedule should include all of the programs
discussed in Section 7.
Table summarizing diversion goals and
quantities.

References

Check List of LGUs ESWM Plan

Check Item
1. Name of LGU
2. Date of Submission
3. Current Condition
3.1 Population

Description

3.2 Current SWM

1) Organization
(SWMB and Main body)
2) Number of Staff
3) Collection Equipment
4) MRF
5) Final disposal site
(Remaining Capacity)
6) Service population
7) Waste Quantity
(Unit-g/person/day)
7) Waste Quality
8) Expenditure of SWM
9) Annual Budget
4. Future Plan
4.1 Projection
1) Population
2) Waste Quantity
(Unit-g/person/day)
3) Waste Quality
4) Service population

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4.2 Plan of Waste Reduction

4.3 Project Plan
4.4 Cost Identify
4.4 Cost Evaluation
4.5 Implementation schedule
4.6 Funding source
4.7 Repayment Plan
(Cost recovery system)

Evaluation

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