Luận văn waste analysis and characteristics of solid waste in pila, laguna

THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY

JUAN MIGUEL D. AMARA

WASTE ANALYSIS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF SOLID WASTE IN

PILA, LAGUNA PHILIPPINES

BACHELOR THESIS

Study Mode : Full-time

Major : Environmental Science and Management

Faculty : International Programs Center

Batch : 2013 - 2017

Thai Nguyen, 2017

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Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry

Degree Program Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management

Student Name Juan Miguel D. Amara

Student ID DTN1454290050

Thesis Title WASTE ANALYSIS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF SOLID

WASTE IN PILA, LAGUNA

Supervisor(s) Dr. Rico C. Ancog of University of the Philippines Los Baños

Dr. Do Luan of Thai Nguyen University

Abstract:

The study indicates the aspect of assessing land use and solid waste disposal in the

development of strategies to improve the economy of a small but growing local

government unit like Pila, Laguna. This method was derived from the systems analysis

method employed by environmental scientist in the assessment of policies projects and any

undertaking that are nature and environment based. This approach is a digression from the

traditional method of commodity-based approaches that looks only into a particular area in

assessment. For example, providing discounts in tax and permits to an investor that

considers only monetary incentive aspects in the design maybe profitably stable but may

not guarantee success particularly if it failed to obtain social and environmental

acceptability.

Taking into consideration the physical and socio-economic aspects of the

environment, the study was able to identify specific concerns and develop the

corresponding strategies that were relevant to the improvement of the LGU’s economy

through sound solid waste management program. The methods as well as the information

generated from this study can be important inputs not only for the land use plan and design

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of the solid waste management program but more importantly in enhancing the technical

capability of the personnel and staff of the agency involved in the economic improvement.

Lastly, this study showed the concerned agencies the importance of integrating

social considerations in the comprehensive land use plan and the design and management

of sanitary landfill facility as the final disposal. The study can serve as a reference

document to stakeholders for economic assessment on waste analysis and characteristics of

solid waste management in Pila, Laguna.

Keywords waste analysis/characteristics of solid waste

Number of Pages Forty-three (43) pages

Date of submission November 2017

Signature of the

Supervisor

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“With God, nothing is impossible”

This humble piece of work of a simple but striving hard student like me wouldn’t be

possible without the assistance of these extra ordinary beings that pushed me to the

limits of my ability to complete this research study:

Our dearest Lord God

Who, in His appointed time and circumstances, made this research study possible;

Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry

For implementing this academic requirement and for showing us its great interest in

improving our capabilities

Our Teachers, Critics and Advisers

For linking us to different venues which could possibly help us and for assisting us in all

our needs and concerns. Thank you for making us feel that we are very capable and for

letting us feel that you are just around should anything arise;

My Family

My dad (Pablo) for financing my needs, my mom (Nelia) for excusing me from house

works and my two younger brothers (Paolo and Kevin) for teaching and helping me to

do this thesis. Thank you for the support and for sharing precious times with me;

My Classmates

Thank you for the good vibes everyday;

And for all others whose names and contributions slipped from my memory at this

moment - Thank you.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

List of Figures …………………………………………………………….. 1

List of Tables ……………………………………………………………… 2

List of Abbreviations ……………………………………………………… 3

PART I. INTRODUCTION……………………………………………….. 4

Research rationale …………………………………………………………. 4

Research objectives ……………………………………………………….. 7

Research questions and hypothesis ……………………………………….. 8

Limitations ………………………………………………………………… 8

Definitions ………………………………………………………………… 9

PART II. LITERATURE REVIEW ……………………………………… 10

PART III. MATERIALS AND METHODOLOGY ……………………… 19

PART IV. RESULTS, DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION …………… 32

4.1. Results ……………………………………………………………… 32

4.2. Discussion …………………………………………………………. 35

4.3. Conclusion …………………………………………………………. 41

REFERENCES ……………………………………………………………. 43

APPENDICES ……………………………………………………………. 44

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