Philippine Environment Code

Section 43

Waste Management Programs. Preparation and implementation of waste management program shall be required of all provinces, cities and municipalities. The Department of Local Government and Community Development shall promulgate guidelines for the formulation and establishment of waste management programs. Every waste management program shall include the following: (a) an orderly system of operation consistent with the needs of the area concerned; (b) a provision that the operation will not create pollution of any kind or will constitute public nuisance; (c) a system for a safe and sanitary disposal of waste; (d) a provision that existing plans affecting the development, use and protection of air, water or natural resources shall be considered; (e) schedules and methods of implementing the development, construction and operation of the plan together with the estimated costs; and (f) a provision for the periodic revision of the program to ensure its effective implementation.

Section 44

Responsibility of Local Governments. Each province, city or municipality shall provide measures to facilitate the collection, transportation, processing and disposal of waste within its jurisdiction in coordination with other government agencies concerned. For this purpose, the national government shall provide the necessary subsidy, to local governments upon request made through the National Environmental Protection Council and subject to such terms and conditions as the latter may provide.