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Chapter 2 RRL Edited First Page
Chapter 2 RRL Edited First Page
Introduction
This chapter presents compilation of related literature and study of recognized experts,
writers and researchers, both of which have significant relation to the problem of investigation.
The proponents are conducting a feasibility study and design in Barangay Mambog to evaluate
if it is suitable location for sanitary landfill of Municipality of Botolan otherwise, find a suitable
area.
Related Readings
Republic Act 9003, also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act 2000
mandates solid waste segregation at source. It also mandates the local government units
(LGUs) to create their respective Solid Waste Management Boards, formulate their ten-year
Solid Waste Management Plans, building of materials recovery facilities (MRFs) and final
disposal facilities (such as Engineered Sanitary Landfills). Sanitary landfill is a landfill that
utilizes an engineered method of land disposal, primarily for municipal solid wastes. It is an
"engineered" method of landfilling means that garbage is handled at a disposal facility that is
designed, constructed and operated in a manner protective of public health and the
environment. The legislation also puts particular emphasis on the 3R policy of waste
avoidance: reduce, reuse, recycling as well as resource recovery, and sets a target of at least
Criteria for Siting a Sanitary Landfill from Section 40 - The following shall be the
minimum criteria for the siting of sanitary landfills: the site selected must be consistent with