SWM Basic Quiz

What is the short title of Republic Act 9003?

• The Philippine Waste Act of 2000

• Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

• Proper Waste Management Act of 2000

• 
  The Environmental Code of the Philippines 2000

This catastrophic event resulted in the passage of the Republic Act 9003.

• Cherry Hills Subdivision Landslide (1999)

• Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda (2013)

• Payatas Landslide (2000)

• Zamboanga Siege (2013)

Improper management of solid waste causes _______, since drainage canals are designed for rain water,

and not for solid waste.

• Flood

• Microplastics

• Landslide

• Marine Debris

Which waste bin should you place a used battery?

• Compostable

• Special Waste

• Residual waste

• Recyclable

Which waste bin should you place a plastic bottle of softdrink?

• Compostable

• 
  Residual waste

• Recyclable

• Special waste

It is referred to as the garbage or discarded materials generated from domestic/household, commercial, industrial, agricultural, institutional activities or operations

• 
  Solid Waste

• 
  Leachate

• Garbage

• Pollution

Which government entity is mandated in solid waste management policy making?

• National Solid Waste Management Commission

• 
  Municipal Local Government Units

• DENR-Environmental Management Bureau

• 
  Barangay Local Government Units

Which government entity is mandated with technical assistance and enforcement of solid waste management?

• National Solid Waste Management Commission

• Municipal Local Government Units

• DENR-Environmental Management Bureau

• arangay Local Government Units

Who among the following is primary responsible for segregating solid waste materials?

• Waste Generator or Sources

• Municipal LGUs

• Barangay LGUs

• Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Which waste bin should you place candy wrappers?

• Compostable

• Recyclable

• Residual waste

• Special waste