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Philippine Solid Waste RA 9003
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What does solid waste refer to according to RA 9003?
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All discarded household, commercial waste, non-hazardous institutional and industrial waste, street sweepings, construction debris, agricultural waste, and other non-hazardous/non-toxic solid waste.
2
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Which Philippine law defines solid waste as including household, commercial, and agricultural discards?
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RA 9003.
3
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Does the definition of solid waste under RA 9003 include hazardous materials?
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No, it specifically excludes hazardous and toxic solid waste.
4
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What is one example of solid waste included in the RA 9003 definition?
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Street sweepings.
5
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What abbreviation is used for municipal solid waste in discussions of solid waste definitions?
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MSW.
6
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What sources contribute to municipal solid wastes in the Philippines based on 2008-2013 data?
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Residential (56.7%), Commercial (27.1%), Institutional (12.1%), Industrial (4.1%).
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Which source category contributed the highest percentage to municipal solid wastes in the Philippines from 2008-2013?
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Residential at 56.7%.
8
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How does the commercial sector's contribution to MSW compare to residential in the Philippines 2008-2013?
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Commercial contributed 27.1%, about half of residential's 56.7%.
9
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What are the main composition categories of municipal solid wastes in the Philippines from 2008-2013?
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Biodegradables (52.3%), Recyclables (27.8%), Residual (18%), Special (1.9%).
10
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Which composition category is the largest in Philippine MSW from 2008-2013?
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Biodegradables at 52.3%.
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What specific materials are categorized as recyclables in Philippine MSW composition?
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Paper & Cardboards, Plastics, Leather & Rubber, Glass, Textile, Metals.
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What percentage of Philippine MSW from 2008-2013 was residual waste?
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18%.
13
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What lab analyses are performed on solid waste samples?
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Calorific value, bulk density, size analysis.
14
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What does bulk density analysis determine in solid waste lab testing?
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The density of waste in its loose, uncompacted form.
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What is the focus of the synthesized waste generation rates data for the Philippines?
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Base year 2010.
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What are examples of storage containers used for solid waste at the generation stage?
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Metal/Plastic Cans, Paper/plastic bags, Bulk bins, Sacks.
17
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How can source-separated recyclables be collected from citizens?
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Collected by truck by Eco-aides or citizens deliver to recycling center.
18
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What are the common frequencies or locations for solid waste collection?
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Frontgate, Kerb, Communal.
19
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What transport options exist after solid waste collection?
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Direct haul or transfer station.
20
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What processing steps are applied to recyclables after collection?
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Sort/Bale, Shred/Pulp, then to Recyclers.
21
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What thermal treatment options are available for solid waste?
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Energy recovery/Thermal Reduction, Refuse Derived Fuel, Incineration.
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Name the two main land disposal methods for solid waste.
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Open Dumpsite, Sanitary Landfill.
23
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By how much can incineration reduce the volume of uncompacted solid waste?
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More than 90 percent.
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What is the inert residue produced by incineration called?
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Bottom ash, consisting of ash, glass, metal, and other solid materials.
25
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What environmental drawback does incineration of solid waste have?
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It is a source of greenhouse gas emissions.
26
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What defines the pyrolysis process for solid waste?
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Thermal degradation of waste in the total absence of air, producing char, oil/wax, and combustible gases.
27
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What role does a pyrolysis reactor play in waste management?
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Acts as an effective waste-to-energy convertor, producing fuel and disposable substances like char and metals.
28
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What is composting as a solid waste management process?
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Biological process where the organic portion of refuse decomposes under controlled conditions by microbes.
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How much can composting reduce the volume of organic waste material?
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As much as 50 percent.
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What is the end product of the composting process called?
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Compost or humus.