Undergraduate Thesis Bachelor of Secondary Education University of Rizal System, Rodriguez, Rizal 2018

This study aim to document and analyze the Solid Waste Reduction Management Program in Payatas Quezon City. This was participated by 13 residents in District II Payatas, Quezon City and Local Government Unit who serve as respondents. It was conducted during the school year 2017.

The researchers used a descriptive qualitative method of research for this study. These include one by one interview and observation.

From the gathered data, the following findings were drawn:

The program for solid waste implemented by the Barangay Payatas is the "Hiwa-hiwalay na Basura sa Barangay". Based on the existing program of Payatas the "Hiwa-hiwalay na Basura sa Barangay", most of the respondents followed the process of segregation because it was monitored by the campaigners by separating biodegradable to non-biodegradable. In terms of the process of recycling, all of the respondents recycled their solid wastes specifically the non-biodegradable waste like plastics and other scraps that can be sold. In terms of the process of composting, most of the respondents did not compost their biodegradable wastes, instead they put all their solid waste on the trash bin. For them, composting is just a waste of time but the rest of them did the composting that serve as fertilizer to their plant. In terms in the process of collection, most of the respondents said that their solid wastes collected at least three times a week, the garbage collector collected their wastes usually 2 times a week for the collection of biodegradable and once a week for non-biodegradable.

In terms of improvement in the cleanliness of the community, most of the respondents observed that there was an improvement in the cleanliness of the surroundings, since the dumpsite is close they observe on how the Barangay officials took an action regarding on reducing waste and maintaining the cleanliness of their community. In terms of their livelihood, most of the respondents earned a living in the said program. They earned through making bags, rags, pillow, foam, by separating the left over food or zero waste and by means of selling recyclable materials in the junkshop.

The respondents who did not encounter any problem in implemented program for Solid Waste outnumbered the respondents who said they encountered problems like segregation and piling of trashes in depressed areas for residual Solid Waste.

Based on the summary of findings, the following conclusions were drawn: The residents are not aware on the existing program of Solid Waste implemented by the Barangay Payatas, however they follow the process. The implementation for Solid Waste Reduction Management is easily done by the assistance of the campaigners. There is a positive effect in livelihood and cleanliness of the community. Environmental Protection Waste Managerment Department (EPWMD) struggles to find area for residual waste.

In light of the findings and conclusions, the following recommendations were suggested:

Residents. They should follow the program strictly especially in handling their Solid Waste segregation. Local Government Unit (LGU). They may be consistent in mandating and monitoring the Solid Waste of the Residents and must provide a long-term livelihood program for the benefit of the residents. National Government specifically DENR. They may conduct more programs related to Solid Waste Reduction Management. Future Researchers. They may conduct more researches related to this study because it will help the nation to have solutions regarding Solid Waste Reduction Management.