Solid Waste Generation in the Agricultural Communities of New Corella, Davao del Norte, Philippines

Jerome M. Pagaran1, Enna G. Dalumpines1, Queencee Kho C. Salvaleon1, and Karyn Christine A. Vitor2*

Department of Teacher Education1 Department of Arts and Sciences Education2 UM Tagum College, Tagum City, Philippines

*Corresponding author: karynchrislenevitor@umindanao.edu.ph 

Abstract

Solid waste management is a neglected practice in rural areas posing environmental threats. In this study, solid waste generation in the agricultural communities of New Corella, Davao del Norte, was assessed. Materials were collected, sorted, weighed, and classified into compostable, recyclable, residual, and special wastes. A total of 830.3 kg ± 0.100 mg of garbage was collected and characterized as recyclable (25.95%), residual (68.42%), and unique (5.62%). Results revealed that Site 2 showed the highest recyclable waste (31.33%), Site 5 (84.03%) had the most increased residual waste, and Site 2 (13.93%) had a proportion of particular waste. The highest composition of solid waste is non-recyclable from the cellophane category (42%). The findings indicate the need for solid waste management re-orientation of RA 9003 at a barangay level. 

Keywords

solid waste management, RA 9003, agricultural communities, New Corella.

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