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 I.  The Significant Role and Empowerment of the Informal Sector in Waste Diversion Waste management has become an ever more pressing concern globally, and within the context of Metro Manila, the challenge is compounded by its dense population and urban dynamics. The endeavor to achieve waste diversion targets, as mandated by Rule VII, Section 7 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 9003, has revealed the pivotal role played by the informal sector in the recovery and recycling of materials. As we explore the dynamics of waste diversion in Metro Manila, it becomes evident that the empowerment of the informal sector is not only significant but holds the potential for skilled labor in proposed facilities aimed at enhancing recovery efforts. Waste Diversion Overview: The waste diversion strategy outlined in RA 9003 aims to reduce the amount of solid waste deposited into disposal facilities. The focus is on the 3Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle recyclables, coupled w...

  Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste Plans, Collection, Recycling, and Disposal in Metro Manila Image credited to: An Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Plans, Collection, Recycling and Disposal of Metro Manila . (n.d.). https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/36961b9e-179e-5885-ae70-4cf6f237c6ee/full. Retrieved January 8, 2023, from https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/ I. An Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Plans, Collection, Recycling, and Disposal in Metro Manila: A Critical Analysis of Table 3 Introduction: Table 3 presents the summarized results of the Waste Characterization and Assessment Surveys (WACS) of various Local Government Units (LGUs) in Metro Manila. These surveys provide insights into the waste generation, composition, and management practices of each LGU, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in solid waste management. This analysis aims to scrutinize the key findings from the table and draw meaningf...