ORDINANCE NO.

16-03
Series of 2005

Sponsored by: Hon. Karen A. Palomar

Hon. James G. Glumalid
Hon. Ryan G. Farinas

WHEREAS, the municipality is committed to the protection, preservation and conservation of the ecosystem;

WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the municipal government to effectively and efficiently implement the solid waste
management system;

WHEREAS, the unsystematic waste disposal by households and commercial/industrial establishments causes unsightly
surroundings, polluted environment and spread of communicable diseases;

WHEREAS, the practice of waste segregation to facilitate reuse and recycling does not only reduce the cost of collection
and disposal of garbage but conserves the natural sources of materials and avoid wasteful consumption of goods;

NOW THEREFORE, be it enacted by the Sangguniang Bayan in session assembled:

Article I
TITLE

This Ordinance shall be known as THE COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF TAPAZ, as amended and shall be hereinafter referred to as the “Ordinance”.

Article II
COVERAGE

This Ordinance shall apply to all residential houses, commercial establishments such as lodging, apartments, boarding houses,
restaurants, cinema houses, public markets department stores, groceries; institutions like hospitals, schools, churches, public and
private offices; industrial establishments like factories, plants and other establishments of any kind; and agricultural areas.

Article III
AUTHORITY, PURPOSES, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Section 1. Authority. This Ordinance is enacted to supplement the provisions of existing laws and ordinances related to solid waste
management.
Section 2. Purpose. This Ordinance is enacted for the following purposes: