EXISTING WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The purpose of the Waste Management Plan is to describe the principles, procedures, and management of the
waste generated by the Project which has developed this Plan to ensure wastes are reduced, reused, and recycled
wherever possible.

In accordance with RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 and DENR DAO 2013-22
or the Revised Procedures and Standards for the Management of Hazardous Waste, the Waste Management Plan
outlines measures to manage and mitigate waste generation and resource consumption during the operation of
the development. The Plan includes details on the following:

I. Material Recovery Facility

Materials Recovery Facility shall be designed to receive, sort, process, and store compostable and recyclable
material efficiently and in an environmentally sound manner. The facility shall address the following
considerations:

o The project and/or layout and equipment must be designed to accommodate efficient and safe
materials processing, movement, and storage; and
o The project must be designed to allow efficient and safe external access and to accommodate
the internal flow.

II. Collection and Transport of Solid Waste

Based on SECTION 23 of RA 9003, the following shall be the minimum standards and requirements for the
collection of solid waste:

o All collectors and other personnel directly dealing with collection of solid waste shall be
equipped with personal protective equipment to protect them from the hazards of handling
solid wastes;
o Necessary training shall be given to the collectors and personnel to ensure that the solid
wastes are handled properly and in accordance with the guidelines pursuant to this Act; and
o Collection of solid waste shall be done in a manner which prevents damage to the container,
and spillage or scattering of solid waste within the collection vicinity.

Transfer stations shall be designed and operated for efficient waste handling capacity and in compliance with
environmental standards and guidelines set pursuant to this Act and other regulations: Provided, That no waste
shall be stored in such station beyond twenty-four (24) hours.

The siting of the transfer station shall consider the land use plan, proximity to collection area, and accessibility
of haul routes to disposal facility. The design shall give primary consideration to size and space sufficiency in
order to accommodate the waste for storage and vehicles for loading and unloading of wastes.

III. Recycling and Reuse

In addition to the implementation of waste prevention strategies, the total amount of waste may be significantly
reduced through the implementation of recycling plans, which should consider the following elements:
 Evaluation of waste production processes and identification of potentially recyclable materials;
 Identification and recycling of products that can be reintroduced into the process or industry activity at
the site;
 Investigation of external markets for recycling by other industrial processing operations located in the
neighbourhood or region of the facility (e.g., waste exchange);
 Establishing recycling objectives and formal tracking of waste generation and recycling rates;
 Providing training and incentives to employees in order to meet objectives.

IV. Treatment and Disposal

If waste materials are still generated after the implementation of feasible waste prevention, reduction, reuse,
recovery and recycling measures, waste materials should be treated and disposed of and all measures should be
taken to avoid potential impacts to human health and the environment. Selected management approaches should
be consistent with the characteristics of the waste and local regulations, and may include one or more of the
following:
 On-site or off-site biological, chemical, or physical treatment of the waste material to render it non-
hazardous prior to final disposal; and
 Treatment or disposal at permitted facilities specially designed to receive the waste.

V. Hazardous Waste Management

Hazardous wastes should always be segregated from non-hazardous wastes. If generation of hazardous waste
cannot be prevented through the implementation of the above general waste management practices, its
management should focus on the prevention of harm to health, safety, and the environment, according to the
following additional principles:
 Understanding potential impacts and risks associated with the management of any generated hazardous
waste during its complete life cycle;
 Ensuring that contractors handling, treating, and disposing of hazardous waste are reputable and
legitimate enterprises, licensed by the relevant regulatory agencies and following good international
industry practice for the waste being handled; and
 Ensuring compliance with applicable local and international regulations.

VI. Hazardous Waste Storage

Hazardous waste should be stored so as to prevent or control accidental releases to air, soil, and water resources
in area location where:

 Waste is stored in a manner that prevents the commingling or contact between incompatible wastes,
and allows for inspection between containers to monitor leaks or spills. Examples include sufficient
space between incompatibles or physical separation;
 Store in closed containers away from direct sunlight, wind and rain;
 Secondary containment systems should be constructed with materials appropriate for the wastes being
contained and adequate to prevent loss to the environment;
 Secondary containment is included wherever liquid wastes are stored in volumes greater than 220
liters;
 The available volume of secondary containment should be at least 110 percent of the largest storage
container, or 25 percent of the total storage capacity (whichever is greater), in that specific location;
and
 Provide adequate ventilation where volatile wastes are stored.

Hazardous waste storage activities should also be subject to special management actions, conducted by
employees who have received specific training in handling and storage of hazardous wastes:

 Provision of readily available information on chemical compatibility to employees, including labelling

each container to identify its contents;
 Limiting access to hazardous waste storage areas to employees who have received proper training;
 Clearly identifying (label) and demarcating the area, including documentation of its location on a
facility map or site plan;
 Conducting periodic inspections of waste storage areas and documenting the findings;
 Preparing and implementing spill response and emergency plans to address their accidental release; and
 Avoiding underground storage tanks and underground piping of hazardous waste.

VII. Hazardous Waste Transportation

On-site and Off-site transportation of waste should be conducted so as to prevent or minimize spills, releases,
and exposures to employees and the public. All waste containers designated for off-site shipment should be
 secured and labelled with the contents and associated hazards, be properly loaded on the transport vehicles
before leaving the site, and be accompanied by a shipping paper (i.e., manifest) that describes the load and its
associated hazards, consistent with the guidance provided in DAO 2013-22 on the Transport of Hazardous
Materials.

VIII. Hazardous Waste Monitoring

Monitoring activities associated with the management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste should include:
 Regular visual inspection of all waste storage collection and storage areas for evidence of accidental
releases and to verify that wastes are properly labeled and stored. When significant quantities of
hazardous wastes are generated and stored on site, monitoring activities should include:
o Inspection of vessels for leaks, drips or other indications of loss
o Identification of cracks, corrosion, or damage to tanks, protective equipment, or floors
o Verification of locks, emergency valves, and other safety devices for easy operation
(lubricating if required and employing the practice of keeping locks and safety equipment in
standby position when the area is not occupied)
o Checking the operability of emergency systems
o Documenting results of testing for integrity, emissions, or monitoring stations (air, soil vapor,
or groundwater)
o Documenting any changes to the storage facility, and any significant changes in the quantity
of materials in storage
 Regular audits of waste segregation and collection practices;
 Tracking of waste generation trends by type and amount of waste generated, preferably by facility
departments;
 Characterizing waste at the beginning of the generation of a new waste stream, and periodically
documenting the characteristics and proper management of the waste, especially hazardous wastes;
 Keeping manifests or other records that document the amount of waste generated and its destination;
 Periodic auditing of third-party treatment, and disposal services including re-use and recycling facilities
when significant quantities of hazardous wastes are managed by third parties. Whenever possible,
audits should include site visits to the treatment storage and disposal location;
 Regular monitoring of groundwater quality in cases of Hazardous Waste on site storage and/or pre-
treatment and disposal
 Monitoring records for hazardous waste collected, stored, or shipped should include:
o Name and identification number of the material(s) composing the hazardous waste;
o Physical state (i.e., solid, liquid, gaseous or a combination of one, or more, of these);
o Quantity (e.g., kilograms or liters, number of containers);
o Waste shipment tracking documentation to include, quantity and type, date dispatched, date
transported and date received, record of the originator, the receiver and the transporter;
o Method and date of storing, repacking, treating, or disposing at the facility, cross-referenced to
specific manifest document numbers applicable to the hazardous waste; and
o Location of each hazardous waste within the facility, and the quantity at each location.

IX. Management Responsibility

The project management is responsible for the proper management of hazardous wastes from the time they are
generated until they are rendered non-hazardous as certified by EMB-accredited hazardous waste treater or
recycler.

The Project management shall designate a full-time PCO that will be responsible for the day-to-day
management of wastes generated in the facility. The designated PCO shall have the appropriate competency to
manage waste, be in the form of education, experience, and/or training. Similarly, personnel working directly
with hazardous wastes shall have appropriate competency to handle wastes, be in the form of education,
experience, and/or training.
Here are the following waste management requirements and guidelines as generators:
1. The Project shall comply with the storage and handling requirements as specified in Chapter 6 of the
Revised Procedural Manual of Hazardous Waste Management DAO 2013-22.
2. Wastes transported outside its premises shall comply with the packaging and labeling requirements
appropriate to the wastes being transported. In addition, The Project shall prepare a spill response plan
specific to the wastes being transported. The spill response plan includes the following instructions to
the waste transporter in the event of an accident:
 Immediate reporting to the EMB-DENR;
 Securing or containing the affected area; and
 Cleaning up spilled or leaked hazardous wastes
3. The Project is required to avail of the services of waste transporters and TSD facilities that are
accredited by the EMB Central Office and whose permits are valid within the period that the wastes are
being transported and treated, stored, or disposed off.
4. The Project will use the Online Hazardous Waste Manifest System in Transporting Hazardous Waste
for Offsite Treatment, Storage, and or Disposal.

X. Waste Management Structure

The Environmental Unit of the Project is being supervised by the Pollution Control Officer (PCO) and it is
composed of the Managing Head, the security team, and the Safety Officer. The PCO reports to the Managing
Head. The PCO is tasked to ensure the Project’s conformity to all environmental regulations and standards and
prepare the Self-Monitoring Reports (SMRs) and Compliance Monitoring Reports (CMRs) to be submitted to
the DENR-EMB regularly. The PCO likewise coordinates and works with the Managing Head in addressing
issues that may directly affect environmental compliance.