Key Philippine environmental laws and regulations related to waste management.

Please note that regulations may have changed, so it's advisable to consult the latest legal resources or authorities for the most up-to-date information:


  1. Republic Act 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000):

    • Enforces proper waste segregation, recycling, and disposal.
    • Non-compliance may result in fines, closure of non-compliant facilities, or imprisonment.

  2. Presidential Decree 1586 (Environmental Impact Statement System):

    • Requires industries to submit an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) before undertaking projects that may have significant environmental impacts.
    • Non-compliance may result in penalties and project suspension.

  3. Republic Act 6969 (Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990):

    • Regulates the importation, manufacture, processing, handling, storage, transportation, sale, distribution, use, and disposal of toxic chemicals and hazardous wastes.
    • Non-compliance may result in fines, imprisonment, or both.

  4. Presidential Decree 1151 (Philippine Environmental Policy):

    • Lays down the fundamental principles for the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment.
    • Non-compliance may result in penalties and project suspension.

  5. Republic Act 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004):

    • Regulates the discharge of pollutants into water bodies and promotes the protection and preservation of the country's water resources.
    • Non-compliance may result in fines, imprisonment, or both.

  6. Republic Act 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999):

    • Addresses air pollution and establishes air quality standards.
    • Non-compliance may result in fines, imprisonment, or both.

  7. Presidential Decree 856 (Code on Sanitation of the Philippines):

    • Regulates sanitation and wastewater disposal to protect public health.
    • Non-compliance may result in fines, imprisonment, or both.

  8. Republic Act 7942 (Philippine Mining Act of 1995):

    • Regulates mining operations and ensures environmental protection.
    • Non-compliance may result in fines, suspension, or cancellation of mining rights.

  9. DENR Administrative Order No. 35 (Revised Procedural Manual for DAO 1992-29):

    • Establishes guidelines for the closure, rehabilitation, and decommissioning of open dumps and controlled dumpsites.

  10. DENR Administrative Order No. 2013-22 (Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9003):

    • Provides the detailed rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act.

Penalties for non-compliance with these regulations vary depending on the severity and nature of the violation. They may include fines, imprisonment, closure of non-compliant facilities, or a combination of these measures. It is essential for businesses and individuals to stay informed about these laws and regulations to ensure compliance and avoid legal consequences. For the latest and most accurate information, it is recommended to check with the relevant government agencies, such as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines.

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