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Barangay Ecological Solid Waste Management Committee (BESWMC)

Composition of BESWMC

Chairperson: Punong Barangay

Members:

• One (1) Sangguniang Barangay Member

• SK Chairperson

• President of Home Owners Association

• Public/private school principal or representatives

• One (1) Parents and Teachers Association president or representative

• One (1) Religious

• organization representative

• One (1) Bus community representative

• One (1) environmental NGO representative

• Representative from junkshop owners’ association

Functions and Responsibilities of BESWMC

• Formulate a community solid waste management program consistent with the city/municipality.

• Be responsible for the segregation and collection of solid waste specifically for biodegradable, compostable, and reusable wastes.

• Establish within the barangay or cluster of barangays a Material Recovery Facility (MRF), a redemption or eco-centers in a barangay owned or lease land or any suitable open space to be determined by the sangguniang barangay.

• Allocate barangay funds for the barangay ecological solid waste management program, approved by the sangguniang barangay.

• Organize a Core of Area/Street Coordinators to assist the BESWMC in the implementation of their programs and activities.

• Conduct trainings for barangay residents on segregation, composting, recycling and livelihood opportunities from use of recyclable waste and to monitor their implementation.

• Integrate the Ecological Solid Waste Management Program in the Barangay Development Plan (BDP) and/or Annual Investment Program (AIP).

• Find alternative sources of funds other than the regular barangay budget.

• Submit a monthly report to the C/M ESWMC on the progress of the program, copy furnished city/municipal DILG office.

• Implement policies and plans on education, engineering, enforcement and entrepreneurial.

• A Barangay ESWM Secretariat (from community/or Barangay Development Councils) shall be formed to assist the Committee in the performance of its functions. It shall provide technical and administrative support to the Committee whenever necessary.

Legal Bases / References

• Sections 6 and 7 of IRR of RA 9003 which provides for the creation of the Barangay Solid Waste Management Committee and its functions and responsibilities.

• MC 2018 - 112 Organization or Reorganization of the Barangay Ecological Solid Waste  

• MC 2001 - 038 Addendum to DILG MC No. 2001-19 Implementation of RA 9003, otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

• MC 2009 - 168 Strict Implementation of Sections 17(H) and 32 of RA No. 9003, otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

• MC 2011 - 070 Strict Enforcement and Implementation of the Provision of RA No. 9003 and the Department Issuances Relative thereto

• MC 2000 -117 Implementation of Zero-Waste Management

• MC 1996 -119 Enjoining All Provinces, Cities, Municipalities and Barangays to Adopt a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management System