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Philippine Laws

Republic Act No. 9003: Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

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Publisher: Republic of the Philippines

Republic Act No. 9003, also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, establishes a comprehensive program for managing solid waste in the Philippines. It aims to protect public health and the environment through systematic, ecological waste management practices. The act promotes waste reduction, recycling, and reuse, and mandates the segregation of waste at the source.