Ecological solid waste management act
RA 9003 declares the policy of the state in adopting a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management programs that ensures the protection of public health and the environment and the proper segregation, collection, transport, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste through the formulation and adoption of best environmental practices.
The causes and effects of solid waste management are by dumping of huge garbage, drives biodegradable materials to decay and decompose under abnormal, uncontrolled and unhygienic conditions. After a few days of decomposition, it becomes a breeding ground for different types of disease-causing insects as well as infectious organisms.
In conclusion, solid waste management is an essential practice for protecting human health and the environment. The impacts of improper waste disposal are far-reaching and can have long-lasting effects on the health of our planet.