WACS Plan - 2023

MUNICIPALITY OF POLANCO
Province of Zamboanga del Norte
Waste Analysis and Characterization Study Plan
(WACS PLAN)
2023
WASTE ANALYSIS AND CHARACTERIZATION STUDY PLAN
Table of Contents
I. Objective.................................................................................................................................................. 2
II. WACS Team............................................................................................................................................. 2
III. Description of Sampling Area............................................................................................................ 6
3.1 Households................................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Non-Households....................................................................................................................... 9
IV. Selection and Description of Sampling Points......................................................................12
4.1 Selection of Households Samples.....................................................................................12
4.2 Selection of Non-Households Samples........................................................................... 15
V. Waste Collection Procedures.......................................................................................................... 18
VI. Waste Collection Procedures......................................................................................................... 20
VII. Health and Safety............................................................................................................................... 22
VIII. Record Keeping and Reporting Procedures............................................................................24
IX. Schedule of Activities....................................................................................................................... 25
X. Line-Item Budget (LIB).................................................................................................................... 26
POLANCO, Lungsod ko, Pinangga Ka!!!

I. Objective
Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS) data will provide the basis
for the development and updating of the 10-year solid waste management plan of the
Municipality of Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte. As such, the objectives of this WACS
Plan are to:
 Determine the total amount of wastes generated in the LGU on a daily basis
 Determine the composition of generated wastes
Furthermore, as part of the 10-year solid waste management plan, data

generated during the conduct of WACS may be utilized to:
 Determine the size, capacity and design of facilities to manage solid wastes
 Conduct feasibility studies on alternative technologies for Municipal Solid Waste
(MSW) management
 Prepare inventory of greenhouse gases from MSW
 Evaluate waste components potential for recycling or composting
 Measure the effectiveness of waste reduction and recycling programs
 Determine the amount and methods for disposal of wastes
 Identify potential sources of environmental pollution in the waste stream
This WACS Plan relies on the concept that more samples yield more accurate data
representation. However, it also considers resource requirements such as time, labor,
and associated costs in conducting the WACS.
II. WACS Team
The WACS Team will be responsible for the conduct of the whole waste
characterization activity. Table 1 outlines the duties and responsibilities of each

member of the WACS Team (EcoGov Project, 2011). Figure 1 shows the organizational
structure of the WACS Team.
Aside from the members of the WACS Team, resource persons or organizations
will be tapped to achieve the objectives of the WACS activity. Among those that could
provide valuable information to the WACS team are the barangay officials, other offices
of the Municipality of Polanco, representatives from government agencies, and trade
and industry associations. Table 2 provides a list of these organizations and the
information that they may provide for the conduct of WACS.
The Sub-Teams will be composed of those in-charge of the sample households

and non-household waste generators. The Household Sub-Teams will handle WACS for
households in thirty (30) barangays. Non-household Sub-Teams will be in-charged of
WACS for industrial and commercial establishments, institutions, and other waste
sources.
Figure I – WACS Team Organizational Chart
Table I – Roles and Responsibilities of the WACS Team Members

Designation Key Functions
 Coordinate with ENRO-designate and Solid Waste Management

Officers
 Lead the team in the preparation for and execution of WACS
 Establish link and communication with resource persons and
organizations
 Ensure that both cooperators and WACS team members are well
informed about their responsibilities and procedures that will be
Team Leader
followed
 Act as or designate Site Safety Officer during the WACS activity
 Ensure that sufficient copies of data forms are reproduced and
provided to sub-teams
 Ensure that the data forms to be submitted for processing are
complete
 Prepare the WACS report
 Coordinate with WACS team leader

 Lead the sub-team in the preparation for and execution of WACS
 Establish link and communication with cooperators and focal persons
 Act as or coordinate with designated Site Safety Officer
 Ensure that cooperators, waste collection-in-charge, sorters and
weighers are well informed about their responsibilities and
Sub-Team Leader procedures that will be followed
 Ensure that sufficient copies of data forms are available
 Ensure that all needed WACS tools and materials are available
 Ensure that data forms to be submitted for processing are complete
 Ensure that the site is cleaned after the sorting activity and that all
sorting tools are accounted for at the end of each day
 Assist the team leader in preparation of the WACS report
 Provide the needed WACS tools and materials, and ensure the proper
distribution to team members or sub-team coordinators
 Help identify the appropriate sorting areas and ensure that the areas
are in order prior to actual sorting activity
 Assist in coordinating with authorities or focal persons
Logistics-in-Charge
 Secure appropriate waste collection vehicles (as needed)
 Ensure the presence of first aider at the sorting site and establish a
procedure in dealing with accidents and other health-related cases
 Ensure that the WACS team members is provided with clean water
supply and food
 Prepare the needed WACS sample worksheets

 Conduct processing of data based on generated summary tables
Data Processor  Clarify with data encoder any potential issues on data generated
 Discuss with team leader and sub-team leaders the outputs of the
study

Designation Key Functions
 Assist the data processor in the preparation of needed WACS sample

worksheets
 Collect completed field data entry forms daily and maintain a record of
Data Encoder collected forms during the study period
 Clarify accuracy of handwritten notes with recorders
 Encode data from individual data entry form into the Excel
worksheets
 Assist sub-team leader in preparing for waste collection and disposal

plan
 Ensure that collection vehicle is in good running condition for the
Waste Collection- duration of the activity
in-Charge  Ensure that the collection of wastes from the generator is done
efficiently
 Ensure that all wastes at the WACS site are properly disposed of at the
end of each day
 Ensure that the sorting areas are in order before starting any work
 Ensure that the segregation of waste is done properly
 Orient other persons involved in the sorting activity on proper waste
segregation
Sorters
 Ensure that at the end of the sorting activity, sorted wastes are
brought to the designated area for proper disposal
 Help in the cleaning of sorting area and WACS tools
 Keep all the sorting tools in the proper storage area
 Provide consistent reading of weights and estimation of volume of

different waste materials
Scalers
 Work closely with recorder to make sure that data recorded are
accurate
 Ensure that data recorded are accurate and clearly written
Recorders  Ensure that all data entry forms are submitted to Sub-Team Leaders at
the end of each day
 Ensure that all WACS team members are provided with information
and training on WACS prior to actual waste characterization activity
 Ensure a safe and secured workplace for waste characterization
Site Safety Officer activity
 Ensure that the WACS team members are provided with personal
protective equipment (PPE) and that PPE are properly use throughout
the actual waste characterization activity
 Provide immediate assistance to WACS team members in cases of
First Aider
accidents or injuries during the actual conduct of WACS
Table 2 – Collaborating agencies and the assistance they can provide for the WACS activity
ROLES
COLLABORATING OFFICES/AGENCIES

• Provide data on population, households,

establishments, and institutions
• Provide spot map and assist in identifying
1. Barangay Officials cooperators
• Provide vehicles (if available)
• Assist in coordination with authorities
• Assign staff to help in the WACS activity
• Provide the number and list of registered

2. Business Permits and Licensing Office
establishments
• Provide information on the schedule of waste
collection
3. Market Administrator
• Assist in the coordination of waste collection
and characterization in the market
4. Municipal/City Tourism Office • Provide data on hotel list, occupancy, and size
• Assist in identifying cooperators in the
5. Tourist Associations/ Organizations
tourism industry
• Provide list of schools, and number of
6. DepED, CHED
students and employees
7. Municipal/City Planning and • Provide maps and other data on Institutional
Development Office Offices
• Provide data on list of hospitals, clinics and
8. Municipal/City Health Office
health centers
• Provide data related to agricultural
9. Municipal/City Agricultural Office
industries
10. PEMO-DENR, EMB-DENR • Technical assistance
11. DOST-PSTC, DOST-REGION, DOST-ITDI • Technical assistance
III. Description of Sampling Area
III.1 Households
The Municipality of Polanco is a 3rd class municipality and composed of thirty (30)
barangays of which five (5) barangays are classified as urban barangay and twenty-five
(25) barangays considered as rural barangays. Table 3 shows the names of these
barangays and the 2020 baseline data of population and number of households and the
projected data for 2023 for both parameters.
Table 3 – Population and Number of Households per Barangay
POPULATION HOUSEHOLD

2020 2023 2020 2023
Barangay
(Baseline) (Projected) (Baseline) (Projected)
URBAN AREA
Obay 4,009 4,195 955 999

Poblacion North 1,703 1,782 406 425
Poblacion South 2,126 2,224 507 530
Guinles 2,655 2,778 633 662
Lingasad 2,566 2,685 611 640
RURAL AREA
Anastacio 1,994 2,086 475 497
Bandera 2,085 2,182 497 520
Bethlehem 799 836 191 200
Dangi 540 565 129 135
Dansullan 1,477 1,545 352 368
De Venta Perla 1,073 1,123 256 268
Isis 2,061 2,156 491 514
Labrador 1,701 1,780 405 424
Lapayanbaja 839 878 200 210
Letapan 865 905 206 216
Linabo 392 410 94 98
Macleodes 697 729 166 174
Magangon 1,165 729 278 174
Maligaya 411 1,219 98 291
Milad 1,129 430 269 103
New Lebangon 518 1,181 124 282
New Sicayab 908 542 217 130
Pian 740 950 177 227
San Antonio 1,474 774 351 185
San Miguel 871 911 208 217
San Pedro 1,290 1,350 308 322
Santo Niño 1,550 1,622 370 387
Sianib 1,178 2,088 281 498
Silawe 1,996 1,233 476 294
Villahermosa 1,453 1,520 346 362
TOTAL 42,265 44,222 10,077 10,352
The Municipality of Polanco has a total land area of 18,127.60 hectares and it is
located between latitude 8o 20’ 0” to 8o 35’ 0” and between longitude 123 0 20’ 0” to

1230 28’ 0”. It is bounded in the northwest by the City of Dipolog, in the northeast by
the City of Dapitan, in the South by the Municipality of Sergio Osmeñ a, in the east by
the Municipality of Piñ an and in the southwest by the Municipality of Katipunan.
Existing Solid Waste Management facilities in the municipality is mainly

located at Brgy. San Antonio, wherein the Municipal Eco-Park is situated. The
Municipal Eco-Park house the different SWM facility such as the Central Materials
Recovery Facility (CMRF), Residual Containment Area (RCA), Special Vault, Waste
Processing Facility and Sorting Station. Figure 2 shows the map of the municipality
showing the barangay boundaries and solid waste management facilities.
Figure 2 – Base Map
III.2 Non-Households
Polanco is an agri – based municipality and agricultural farming is a primary

livelihood of the local communities. About 14,695.77 hectares of land are classified as
agricultural area equivalent to 74% of the total land area of the municipality. Majority
of the area are planted with the key crops such as rice, corn and coconut and other
areas are planted with High Value Cash Crops like root crops, vegetables, fruit trees
and trees.

With our vision to becoming a leading agro-industrial community in the

province of Zamboanga del Norte for the next ten years, this can be attained by
harnessing the full potential of the municipality’s resources that will spur its economic
growth. This means making initiatives to improve agricultural productivity,
conditioning business environment and attracting investment in various activities
including tourism.
Polanco’s major industries include farming, livestock and poultry production

and other business establishments. The table below is the list of all the categories and
subcategories of Commercial industries/businesses operating in the municipality.
Table 4 and 5 shows the number of establishments (commercial and industrial)

and other waste generators in the municipality. (MTO-BPLO, 2023)
Table 4 – Commercial Establishments in the municipality
Classification/ Total Number

Category Subcategory Types
Stratification (per classification)
Commercia General Malls/department Mega Mall -
l merchandise stores Super Regional -
Regional Malls -
Sub-Regional Malls -
Neighborhood -
Grocery stores Large -
Med 1
Small 11
Hardware stores Large -
Med -
Small 21
Convenience stores 505
Food Restaurants Fast food -
establishments Casual 18
Fine dining -
Coffee shops -
Cafeteria 4
Day & Night Clubs -
Bar & Cocktail lounges -
Food stalls 17
Other eating & drinking places 18
Hotels Hotels/Resorts/Apartelle Five star -

Four star -
Three star -
Two star -
One star 3

Dorm/Boarding house Class A -
Class B -
Class C -
Class D 1
Others (specify) 29
Market Main public market 1
Main private market -
Food terminal -
Satellite market/talipapa 1
Wet market 10
Dry market 13
TOTAL 653
Table 5 – Industrial Establishments in the municipality

Industrial Manufacturing Food products -

Beverages -
Tobacco products -
Textiles -
Wearing apparel 1
Leather & related products -
Wood & products of wood and cork
9
(except furniture)
Paper & paper products -
Printing and reproduction of
-
recorded media
Petroleum products (coke & refined) 10
Chemical & chemical products -
Basic Pharmaceutical Products &
-
pharmaceutical preparations
Rubber & Plastic products -
Other non-metallic mineral products 18
Basic metals -
Fabricated metal product (except
-
machinery & equipment)
Computer, electronic & optical
-
products
Electrical equipment -
Printing & publishing 3
Machinery & equipment -
Motor vehicles, Trailers & semi-
-
trailers
Other Transport equipment -
Furniture 7
Other Manufacturing (specify) 3
Agribusiness Agriculture (crop, livestock, poultry) 31
Fishery -


Forestry 2
Services Transport storage & communication 2
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair
of motor vehicles, & personal and 66
household goods
Financial intermediation 10
Real estate renting & business
1
activity
Other services (specify) 20
TOTAL 183
Table 6 – Institutions in the municipality
Classification/
Total Number
Category Subcategory Types Stratification
(per classification)
Institutional Offices Government Offices National 11
Regional 2
Provincial -
Municipal/City 13
Private Offices 4
Banks 3
NGOs, NGAs 5
Schools Day care centers 35
Elementary schools Mega -
Large 1
Medium 29
Small -
High schools Mega -
Large 1
Medium 5
Small -
Colleges/Universities Public -SUCs -
Public -LUCs -
Public -Others -
Private -Sectarian -
Private -Non-Sectarian -
Parks Recreational centers 1
Parks 1
Cemeteries 4
Churches 40
Health- Hospitals General -Level 1 -
related General -Level 2 -
General -Level 3 -
Specialty -
Other Health Primary Care Facility 24
Facilities Custodial Care Facility -
Diagnostic/Therapeutic
-
Facility
Specialized Out-patient -

Facility
TOTAL 179
Other Street
Sources sweepings 20
Dredged
-
materials
Construction
and
-
demolition
wastes
TOTAL 20
IV. Selection and Description of Sampling Points
IV.1 Selection of Households Samples
The household sample size (n) for the entire Municipality of Polanco was
determined using the Standard formula:
2
z × P(1−P)
e2
n=
( )
2
z × P(1−P)
1+
e2 N
Where n = household sample size of the Municipality

N = total number of households in the Municipality
z = z-value at 95% level of confidence = 1.96
P = standard deviation = 0.2
e = margin of error = 0.10
Since the total projected number of households in the municipality for 2020 is
10,077 (based on PSA 2020 Survey), the sample size, n, is equivalent to 61 households.
To get the number of households per barangay, the total number of sample size is
distributed proportionally according to the size of households per barangay. This was
determined using the following formula:
N Bx
n Bx =n x
N
Where nBx = household sample size for Barangay X

n = household sample size in Municipality
NBx = number of households in Barangay X

N = total number of households in Municipality
Applying the above formula to the different barangays in Polanco, the household
sample size per barangay is shown in Table 6. Contingency were also calculated in case
sample household is not available on the specified date of sampling. Every barangay will
have a minimum of 1 household considered as a contingency in case of unavailability.
Table 6 – Sample Size for Households
2020 2020
Barangay Sample Size Contingency
Population Households
URBAN AREA
Obay 4,009 955 6 3

Poblacion North 1,703 406 2 1
Poblacion South 2,126 507 3 1
Guinles 2,655 633 4 2
Lingasad 2,566 611 4 2
RURAL AREA
Anastacio 1,994 475 3 1
Bandera 2,085 497 3 1
Bethlehem 799 191 1 1
Dangi 540 129 1 1
Dansullan 1,477 352 2 1
De Venta Perla 1,073 256 2 1
Isis 2,061 491 3 1
Labrador 1,701 405 2 1
Lapayanbaja 839 200 1 1
Letapan 865 206 1 1
Linabo 392 94 1 1
Macleodes 697 166 1 1
Magangon 1,165 278 2 1
Maligaya 411 98 1 1
Milad 1,129 269 2 1
New Lebangon 518 124 1 1
New Sicayab 908 217 1 1
Pian 740 177 1 1
San Antonio 1,474 351 2 1
San Miguel 871 208 1 1

San Pedro 1,290 308 2 1

Santo Niño 1,550 370 2 1
Sianib 1,178 281 2 1
Silawe 1,996 476 3 1
Villahermosa 1,453 346 2 1
TOTAL 42,265 10,077 61 32
Sample households (or cooperators) will be selected using systematic method

with the following formula:
HH
Periodic interval=
n
where HH = total number of households

n = household sample size
Based from the above formula, every 165th household will be selected as the
cooperator in the conduct of WACS. In case the 165 th household is not available or
unwilling to cooperate, household prior to it (164 th) will be considered as the
replacement.
Sample computation was done automatically using the Excel worksheet provided
by ITDI-DOST. Preparation of barangay worksheets for sample households, as well as
Municipality/City summary worksheet, was done using the Excel worksheets provided
by ITDI-DOST.
IV.2 Selection of Non-Households Samples
For computation of sample size for non-households, standard formula, as

mentioned above, was also used.
4.2.1 Commercial Establishments
Bulk of wastes coming from commercial establishment specifically the general

merchandise category came from the medium grocery stores located mainly in the town
center thus majority of sampling will mainly come from the town center establishments.

Sampling for the food establishments will mainly focus also in the vicinity of the town
proper since bulk wastes coming from these establishment are mainly biodegradable
wastes. Market wastes sampling will focus on the municipal-maintained market which
is located at the town center and one (1) establishment from Brgy. Obay where the
biggest talipapa is located. And as for the Hotel subcategory, sampling will be done on
boarding houses located in the town proper. The commercial establishments have a
total of fifty-six (56) samples to be collected for the said WACS activity.
4.2.2 Industrial Establishments
Wastes sources in this category in terms of volume majority comes from the
agribusiness. This are wastes from biological sources such as from corns and rice. The
total agribusiness currently in the municipality is at 33, of which 31 comes from
poultries and piggeries. However, some of these wastes will not undergo collection
process from the collection service since most of these were processed and used by the
industries majority as by products such as organic fertilizer and the likes. The industrial
establishments have a total of forty-six (46) samples to be collected for the said WACS
activity
4.2.3 Institutions
Sampling for this category will still be based on proximity to the town center. All
schools, offices, churches, health centers and parks located within the town center will
be considered as the sampling sites. If the sampling sites within the town center is
exhausted it is only then sampling will be done within the nearest barangay adjacent to
the town center. The industrial establishments have a total of forty-six (46) samples to
be collected for the said WACS activity
4.2.4 Other Sources

Daily, there are assigned personnel for the maintenance of streets within the
vicinity of the town center. The wastes collected are collected by the collection service
daily. There are 20 personnels assigned and will sample 15 for the said activity.
Table 7 – Sample Size for Non-Households
Categories Subcategories Total Number Sample Size

General merchandise 538 46
Food establishments 57 5
Commercial
Hotels 33 3
Market 25 2
TOTAL 653 56
Manufacturing 51 13
Industrial Agribusiness 33 8
Services 99 25
TOTAL 183 46
Offices 38 10
School 71 18
Institutions Parks 6 2
Churches 40 10
Health-related 24 6
TOTAL 179 46
Street sweepings 20 15
Other sources Dredged materials - -
Construction & demolition - -
TOTAL 20 15
Figure 3 – Letter for Cooperators for the WACS Activity

V. Waste Collection Procedures
Prior to actual WACS, needed materials and tools will be prepared and provided
to the WACS team. WACS tools and materials mainly composed of personal protective
equipment, sorting and measuring tools, cleaning tools, personal hygiene supplies,
emergency equipment, and documentation supplies. Detailed list of WACS tools and
materials, including sorting site requirement, is shown in Table 8.
Table 8 – WACS Tools and Materials, and Site Requirement
Items Description Quantity

I. Measuring tools
1 Measuring Tape For dimension information 2

2 Weighing Scale For weighing of collected wastes 2
II. Sorting tools

1 Tongs For waste picking 12
2 Shovel and Rake For waste sorting and transfer 5
3 Bins and Waste Bags For waste containment and collection 250
III. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
1 Goggles For safety purposes 35

2 Face mask For safety purposes 150
3 Long Sleeves For safety purposes 55
4 Gloves For safety purposes 150
IV. Documentation and Data Processing Supplies

1 Pentel Pens and Pens For marking 10
2 Laptop For data encoding 2
Masking Tape and
3 For waste management and containment 10
scissor
4 Calculator For data summary 5
V. Personal hygiene supplies & Emergency kits
1 Tissues and towels For proper hygiene & sanitary purposes 5

2 Alcohol For proper hygiene & sanitary purposes 1
3 Hand Soap For proper hygiene & sanitary purposes 1
VI. Cleaning tools

1 Rugs For area sanitation and utensil cleaning 100
2 Scrubbing Pad For area sanitation and utensil cleaning 10
3 Broom and Dust Pans For area sanitation and utensil cleaning 5
4 Washing Detergent For area sanitation and utensil cleaning 1
VII. Site requirements
1 Chairs 50
2 Tables 5
3 First Aid kits 2
VIII. Others
1 Bulk Density Box For Bulk Density determination 1
2 Tents For shading purposes 3

Waste collection procedures will be based on Section 21 of RA 9003, i.e.

mandatory segregation of solid wastes at source. Identified cooperators in the WACS
will be encouraged to segregate their wastes into biodegradable, recyclable, residual,
and special (NSWMC, RA 9003).
Sample households shall be provided with five (5) distinct containers or bags,
each representing the waste components (biodegradable, recyclable, residual with
potential for recycling, residual for disposal, and special). Cooperators will be oriented
on their roles and responsibilities, particularly on what wastes should be placed inside
the appropriate container. Moreover, they will be instructed NOT to: 1) mix wastes
from other waste sources, other than their own generated wastes, 2) conduct general
cleaning, and 3) divert any recyclables from the waste sample. Each sample household
will be given an informed consent (Figure 4) for them to sign. The content of the
informed consent will be explained during the WACS orientation.
Cooperators from non-household waste generators will also be oriented on their

roles and responsibilities. They will be instructed to segregate their own wastes daily
for the whole WACS activity and if possible, provide the needed data for each waste
component.
For waste generator with large volume of mixed waste, coning and quartering
(ASTM D5231-92) will be done. Representative wastes shall then be subjected to
physical sorting and determination of bulk density (ASTM E1109-18).
WACS dry-run will be done on 1 week prior to the actual WACS activity. Actual
WACS will be conducted for THREE (3) days straight. Wastes from cooperators will be
collected daily during the WACS period, i.e. during Thursday as ordinary day, Friday as
the market day, and Saturday for the weekend data. If due to unforeseen occurrence
that collection of a certain cooperators failed, the sample wastes will be collected noting
that the said sample belongs to a specified date of collection.
VI. Waste Collection Procedures

All samples will be weighed and recorded in kilograms (kg) up to 1/10 th decimal
(0.0) place. Bulk density will be expressed in kg per cubic meter (kg/m 3). Waste sorters
will ensure that wastes are classified accordingly to component type, i.e. biodegradable,
recyclable, residual with potential for recycling, residual for outright disposal, and
special. Table 8 shows the waste component categories and subcategories.
In determining the net weight of sample wastes, tare weights of each container
will be deducted from the gross weight (weight of waste and container). Tare weights
of containers will be recorded and written in non-erasable ink on a masking tape and
attached to that container. Recorders and scalers will be guided accordingly to avoid
mistake of recording the wrong weight.
At the end of each sampling day, all wastes will be disposed of properly. The
wastes collected will be transported to the designated disposal area located at Brgy. San
Antonio of this municipality. WACS sorting site will be cleaned well, and tools will be
kept in proper storage area.
Figure 4 – Informed Consent for WACS Activity

Table 9 – Waste Component Categories and Sub-categories
Waste Category Subcategory
Food/kitchen waste
BIODEGRADABLES
Garden/park waste
Agri/Farm waste
Livestock wastes
Paper
(white paper, cardboards, cartons, newspaper, textbooks,
magazine, pamphlets, mixed paper, etc.)
Plastics
(PET bottles, beverage jugs, PVC pipes, squeezable bottles/tubes,
RECYCLABLES microwavable containers, pails/chairs, styrofoam, plastic trays &
cutlery, others)
Glass
(bottles, flat glass, cullets)
Metals
(tin cans, aluminum cans & trays, copper tubes and wires, steel)
Flexible plastics
RESIDUALS with POTENTIAL (Pouches, sachets, wrappers, tarpaulins, drinking straw,
for RECYCLING grocery/food bags)
Leather

Rubber (slippers, mats)
Textile (rags, used clothings)
Sanitary composites
(napkins, diapers, soiled tissue paper)
Soiled paper
RESIDUALS for DISPOSAL (coated paper, food contaminated paper)
Soiled plastics
(labo, etc.)
Others: Cigarette butts, etc.
Hazardous waste
(WEEE, pesticide and cleaning containers, paint & chemical
containers, etc)
Healthcare waste from hospitals
SPECIAL WASTES
(gloves, masks, syringes, expired medicines, etc.)
Bulky waste
(bulky yard waste, rubber tires, construction/demolition/disaster
debris)
VII. Health and Safety
The handling of municipal solid wastes poses potential health and safety issues.
As such, it is important that all personnel, including cooperators, should be familiar with
the hazards of solid wastes. Listed below is the health and safety guideline in the
conduct of WACS (DENR and ADB, 2003).
Health and Safety Guideline
1. All team members should have attended the WACS orientation/training prior to
actual conduct of WACS. All members should be familiar with the potential health
hazards during WACS activity.
2. All members should wear proper personal protective gears throughout the duration
of WACS activity. The following work attire is mandatory: long sleeve shirt, full
length pants, boots or safety shoes, gloves, and masks. The following attire is
strongly recommended and may be required depending on site conditions: eye
protection, hard hats, and safety vests.
3. Pregnant women and those with open wounds should not be allowed to participate
in WACS activities. Likewise, those under the influence of intoxicants, narcotics, or
controlled substances are prohibited to join the activity.

4. Smoking, drinking, or eating is only allowed in designated area. Avoid any practice
that may increase the probability of hand-to-mouth transfer and ingestion of waste
materials.
5. Proper care must be taken to avoid contact with hazardous or contaminated or

potentially contaminated substances. Report all suspicious or potentially
dangerous wastes to the team leader prior to handling or sorting.
6. Stay within the designated work site. Always ask permission to the WACS
coordinator or team leader before leaving the site.
7. All injuries must be reported directly to the first-aider or safety officer for proper
emergency procedures.
8. Always use tongs during waste sorting. Never dig into the pile with your hands.
9. The following equipment should be available during the sorting activity: first aid kit,
fire extinguisher.
VIII. Record Keeping and Reporting Procedures
Raw data of waste components collected during the WACS activity will be
recorded in the appropriate data sheet (Table 9). Raw data will, in turn, be encoded
into an Excel or any spreadsheet file. The following parameters will be obtained after
data processing: total waste generation per day, waste component generation per day,
percent composition of solid waste, per capita waste generation, and bulk density of
waste.
Figure 5 – Waste Components Data Sheet

IX. Schedule of Activities
Month1 Month2 Month3

ACTIVITIES
Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4
1. PLANNING &
X
PREPARATION
1.1. Planning & collection
of preliminary X
information
1.2. Formation & training
X
of WACS team
1.3. Coordination with
authorities & X
collaborators
1.4. Preparation of WACS
X
tools & materials
1.5. Identification &
coordination with
X
sample households &
non-households
1.6. WACS orientation for
households,
non-households, X
other WACS team
members

1.7. WACS Dry-run X
2. ACTUAL WACS X
o HOUSEHOLDS X
o NON-HOUSEHOLDS X
• Commercial X
• Industrial X
• Institutions X
• Other sources X
3. DATA PROCESSING X
4. REPORT
X
PREPARATION
X. Line-Item Budget (LIB)
LINE ITEM COST (P)
1. Personal Services (specify no. of staff involved and

25,000
other details)
2. Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

20,000
(MOOE)
2.1. Supplies and materials 17,750
2.2. Traveling costs --
2.3. Printing expenses 1,000
2.4. Representation expenses 1,000
2.5. Other MOOE (specify) 250
3. Capital Outlay (specify equipment and specifications) 5,000
TOTAL 50,000


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MUNICIPALITY OF POLANCO

Province of Zamboanga del Norte

Waste Analysis and Characterization Study Plan

II. WACS Team............................................................................................................................................. 2

III. Description of Sampling Area............................................................................................................ 6

IV. Selection and Description of Sampling Points......................................................................12

4.1 Selection of Households Samples.....................................................................................12

4.2 Selection of Non-Households Samples........................................................................... 15

V. Waste Collection Procedures.......................................................................................................... 18

VI. Waste Collection Procedures......................................................................................................... 20

VII. Health and Safety............................................................................................................................... 22

VIII. Record Keeping and Reporting Procedures............................................................................24

IX. Schedule of Activities....................................................................................................................... 25

X. Line-Item Budget (LIB).................................................................................................................... 26

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Furthermore, as part of the 10-year solid waste management plan, data

II. WACS Team

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The Sub-Teams will be composed of those in-charge of the sample households

Figure I – WACS Team Organizational Chart

Table I – Roles and Responsibilities of the WACS Team Members

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Designation Key Functions

 Coordinate with ENRO-designate and Solid Waste Management

 Coordinate with WACS team leader

 Prepare the needed WACS sample worksheets

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Designation Key Functions

 Assist the data processor in the preparation of needed WACS sample

 Assist sub-team leader in preparing for waste collection and disposal

 Provide consistent reading of weights and estimation of volume of

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• Provide data on population, households,

• Provide the number and list of registered

11. DOST-PSTC, DOST-REGION, DOST-ITDI • Technical assistance

III. Description of Sampling Area

Table 3 – Population and Number of Households per Barangay

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Obay 4,009 4,195 955 999

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Existing Solid Waste Management facilities in the municipality is mainly

Figure 2 – Base Map

Polanco is an agri – based municipality and agricultural farming is a primary

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With our vision to becoming a leading agro-industrial community in the

Polanco’s major industries include farming, livestock and poultry production

Table 4 and 5 shows the number of establishments (commercial and industrial)

Table 4 – Commercial Establishments in the municipality

Classification/ Total Number

Hotels Hotels/Resorts/Apartelle Five star -

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Table 5 – Industrial Establishments in the municipality

Classification/ Total Number

Industrial Manufacturing Food products -

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Classification/ Total Number

Table 6 – Institutions in the municipality