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Legazpi City UPOPs Action Plan to Demonstrate the Application of BAT/BEP

in Reducing PCDD/PCDF from the Open Burning of Solid Waste

PHI: Integrated Persistent Organic Pollutants Management Project

LEGAZPI CITY

Action Plan for the Reduction of Unintentionally Produced Persistent

Organic Pollutants (UPOPs) from Solid Wastes through the Application of

Best Available Technologies and Best Environmental Practices (BAT/BEP)

December 2015

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PHI: Integrated Persistent Organic Pollutants Management Project i

Table of Contents

Legazpi City

UPOPs Action Plan to Demonstrate the Application of BAT/BEP


SECTION Page

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................... 1

1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Background and purpose of the UPOPs Action Plan ........................................................ 4

1.2 Preparation and endorsement of the UPOPs Action Plan ................................................. 5

1.3 Structure of the UPOPs Action Plan .................................................................................. 5

2.0 GOALS and OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................ 7

3.0 THE FRAMEWORK FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN LEGAZPI ........................... 8

3.1 Overall solid waste management goals ............................................................................. 8

3.2 Basic facts about Legazpi City and its waste management situation ............................... 9

3.3 Institutional, legal and financial framework for SWM in Legazpi City ......................... 13

3.4 Overview of the Existing Sanitary Landfill at Barangay Banquerohan ......................... 14

3.5 Overview of the Proposed Closure/Rehabilitation of Dumpsite at Brgy.

Banquerohan ……………. ........................................................................................... 17

3.6 Overview of Local Framework or Social Development Plan for

Informal Waste Sector ...... ……………………………………………………………19

4.0 ACTIONS TO REDUCE UPOPS EMISSIONS FROM OPEN WASTE BURNING ............... 21

4.1 Overall UPOPs Action Plan ............................................................................................. 21

4.2 Screening and Selection of Specific Action Plan for GEF and

LGU Funding ……. ......................................................................................................... 30

4.3 Environment and Social Safeguards ........ …………………………………………….37

5.0 RESULTS MONITORING FRAMEWORK ............................................................................... 39

ANNEXES

ANNEX 1 Program of Works and Costing for the Entire Action Plan.

ANNEX 2 Pertinent LGU Resolutions by the City Council including the LGU’s

Commitments to Pursue the Sub-Project.

Annex 2-1 LGU-Action Team Organizational Setup

Annex 2-2 Appropriation Ordinance

Annex 2-3 Letter of Commitment

Annex 2-4 AP Submittal-Forwarding Letter to EMB dated 25 July 2014

ANNEX 3 Detailed implementation and Sustainability Plans

Annex 3-1 Gantt Chart (Implementation Plan)



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Annex 3-2 Sustainability Plan

ANNEX 4 Accomplished Philippine Bidding Documents for Works and Goods

Annex 4-1 Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Goods

Annex 4-2 PBD for Works

ANNEX 5 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)

LIST OF TABLES

Table ES-1 Summary Breakdown of Cost for Full AP Implementation ..................................... 2

Table ES-2 Summary of Cost Estimates Proposed for GEF-Funding ........................................ 3

Table 1. Key Figures for Legazpi City .................................................................................... 9

Table 2. Sources of Municipal Solid Waste in Legazpi City .................................................. 9

Table 3. Composition of Municipal Solid Waste in Legazpi City ....................................... 10

Table 4. Budget Appropriated by Legazpi City in 2013 for SWM

(exclusive of supplemental) ..................................................................................... 14

Table 5: Description of Activities under the Disposal Window ........................................... 24

Table 6. Estimated cost for the purchase of waste collection vehicles

and storage bins ....................................................................................................... 28

Table 7. Sub-Project Reporting Schedule ............................................................................. 29

Table 8: Menu of Technical Alternatives and Assistance for Disposal Window ................ 30

Table 9 Menu of Technical Alternatives and Assistance for Collection Window .............. 30

Table 10. Overall UPOP Action Plan and Sustainability Plan ............................................... 32

Table 11. Specific UPOP Action Plan for Joint GEF and LGU Funding

and Implementation ................................................................................................. 35

Table 12. Summary of Cost Estimates Proposed for GEF-Funding....................................... 37

Table 13. Monitoring of performance indicators .................................................................... 39

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Overall waste management framework of Legazpi City .......................................... 8

Figure 2. Existing cells and expansion area for Legazpi City landfill

at Barangay Banquerohan ....................................................................................... 15

Figure 3. Landfill Site Development Plan .............................................................................. 16

Figure 4. Location and Vicinity Map of Legazpi City’s Banquerohan Dumpsite ................ 17

Figure 5. A total of 2.322 hectares of Banquerohan dumpsite is subject

to complete closure .................................................................................................. 18

Figure 6. Makeshift sheds built and used by waste pickers as temporary

shelter and storage area ............................................................................................ 19

Figure 7. Layout plan and details of gas venting system ....................................................... 26



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ACRONYMS

APP Approved Procurement Plan NOL No-Objection-Letter

BAC Bids and Awards Committee Ops Operational Policies

BAT Best Available Technologies PAHs polyaromatic hydrocarbons

BAT/BEP Best Available Technologies

and Best Environmental

Practices

BEP Best Environmental Practices PBD Philippine Bidding Documents

BER Bid evaluation report PCDD/F polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins and

Dibenzofurans

BUR Budget Utilization Request PCDD/PCDF

CA Commonwealth Act PD Presidential Decree

CAF Certificate of Availability of

Funds

PEISS Philippine Environmental Impact

Statement System

CEO City Engineering Office PhilGEPS Philippine Government Electronic

Procurement System Website

CMO City Mayor’s Office PhP Philippine Peso

CPDO City Planning and

Development Office

POPs Persistent Organic Pollutants

DENR Department of Environment

and Natural Resources

RA Republic Act

EIA Environmental Impact

Assessment

ROW Right of Way

EMB-CO Environmental Management

Bureau - Central Office

SCRP Safe Closure and Rehabilitation Plan

EMB-RO Environmental Management

Bureau - Regional Office

SWAPP Solid Waste Association of the

Philippines

ESMP Environmental and Social

Management Plan

SWM Solid Waste Management

GEF Global Environment Facility SWMB Solid Waste Management Board

GOP Government of the Philippines SWM-TWG Solid Waste Management Technical

Working Group

IFB Publication of Invitation for

Bids

TWG Technical Working Group

IPOP Integrated Persistent Organic

Pollutants

UPOPs Unintentionally Produced Persistent

Organic Pollutants

IWS Informal Waste Sectors USD US Dollar

LCE Local Chief Executive WB World Bank

MRF Materials Recovery Facilities WB-GEF World Bank – Global Environment

Facility

NGO Non-Government Organization



PHI: Integrated Persistent Organic Pollutants Management Project 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Open burning of waste is the largest source of Unintentionally-Produced Persistent Organic Pollutants

(UPOPs) in the Philippines. Most emissions result from dumpsite/landfill fires and from the backyard

burning of municipal solid waste by households and recyclers. When formed, UPOPs are released

along with other pollutants such as heavy metals and polyaromatic hydrocarbons, which eventually

contaminate the environment (air, soil and sediments). When substances like dioxins are released to

the environment, there is no turning back. They remain in nature for many years to decades or even

longer. They accumulate in plants and animals, and ultimately end up in human beings though our

food. Therefore the open burning of waste needs to be effectively reduced or eliminated to protect the

environment and human health.

In this UPOPs Action Plan (AP) for Legazpi City, activities are set out to demonstrate how dioxins

and furans emission from dumpsite and backyard burning may be effectively reduced. The AP has

been prepared as a guide for the city’s application for funding under the WB-GEF Grant No.

TF095839 on Integrated Persistent Organic Pollutants (IPOPs) Management Project (Activity 2.3).

The sub-Project is led by Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and provided

with assistance from the World Bank – Global Environment Facility (WB-GEF), GEF Grant.

This AP has been prepared as a guide for Legazpi City in implementing its local UPOPs reduction

measures. It also serves as a reference for the city’s application for possible funding under the WB-

GEF grant for a limited number of activities for which implementation should be completed no later

than September 2015. The budgetary requirements for other, especially longer term, activities will be

financed from the LGU budget or other sources.

The AP is one strategic element that works in synergy with the LGU’s other waste management plans

and programs such as the 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) and the dumpsite’s Safe

Closure and Rehabilitation Plan (SCRP). In compliance with its mandates under RA 9003, Legazpi

City is and will undertake a number of activities to improve all aspects of the ecological solid waste

management (ESWM) system from generation, storage, collection, treatment and disposal alongside

environment and social safeguards to fully control dumpsite and backyard burning.

In compliance with RA 9003 and in line with the LGU’s commitment to implement its existing plans

and programs, Legazpi City will avail of the financial and technical assistance, available as grants,

from the IPOPs Project. The assistance being applied for will cover activities that will stop and

prevent burning at its current waste disposal facility at Sitio Caridad in Barangay Banquerohan as

well as the expansion of collection coverage area to discourage communities from backyard burning.

To ensure the sustainability of the proper waste disposal of residual waste, the City Government has

already constructed its 2-cell, 1.4-hectare sanitary landfill adjacent to the dumpsite at Barangay

Banquerohan. The landfill has been operational since October 2011. It also has provisions for future

cells. The dumpsite is being used from time to time where waste pickers further reclaim waste but it

will soon be subject to final closure. The city government has already started its livelihood program

for Informal Waste Sector and will continue to implement other support mechanisms for the said

individuals.

To this end, the city government will completely cease operations of the dumpsite and finalize its

SCRP detailed engineering designs and program of works (PoW) as part of the AP. Under GEF

support, the 2.32-hectare Banquerohan dumpsite will be subject to complete closure and rehabilitation.

Activities consist of the access road with drainage system, site clearing, waste profiling, application of

clay and topsoil cover, perimeter slope protection, leachate collection and recirculation, gas venting,

monitoring wells and perimeter fencing and other necessary elements where BAT/BEP measures are

applied.

In addition, collection service area will be increased under GEF support to cover eight (8) more

barangays by purchasing one (1) city dump truck and eight (8) motorized carts. About 5,135

households will benefit from this expansion plan thereby incentivizing them not to burn their wastes.




An Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) is prepared to support implementation of this

UPOPs Action Plan. The ESMP provides a clear and sustainable management response to the

identified sub-project’s environmental and social impacts. Relevant World Bank Safeguard Policies

triggered is Operational Policy (OP) 4.01 on Environmental Assessment. OP 4.12 on Involuntary

Resettlement is not triggered as there is no land taking by the sub-project. However, social impacts of

the AP especially the closure of the open dumpsite to the affected 91 members of the informal waste

pickers (IWS) are subsumed under OP 4.01. Focus of social management plan is provision of

alternative livelihood for the affected IWS. Further, no relocation is required under this sub-project.

The full cost of AP implementation is shown in Table ES-1 while Table ES-2 shows the details of

activities that are proposed to be financed under GEF Grant.

Table ES-1: Summary Breakdown of Cost for Full AP Implementation

Initiatives

Specific Technical Works

and Activities and

Expenditures

GEF Exposure

(GEF Financial

Assistance)

LGU

Exposures

Sub-Total

Cost

1) Disposal Window

1.1. Prevent Future Burning Safe Closure and

Rehabilitation Plan (SCRP)

9,438,363 14,284,705 23,723,067.37

2) Collection Window

2.1 Waste Collection and

Advocacy

Purchase of collection

equipment and

implementation of various

advocacy actvities

10,700,000 19,293,500 29,993,500

2.2 Capacity Development

on UPOPs

Various capacity building

works

312,832 312,832

2.3 Capacity Development

on ESWM

Various capacity

development activities

550,000 550,000

2.4 Waste Diversion

Initiatives (Processing

and recovery)

Various Waste Processing

and recovery

5,270,855 5,270,855

2.5 Awards/Incentives

System

Provision of cash

incenyives nnd awards

1,500,000 1,500,000

2.6 Livelihood for IWS

(SDP Cost)

Provisions of various

alternatives livelihood

1,061,314 1,061,314

2.7 Monitoring, Evaluation

and Reporting

Monitoring and assessment

of Barangay ESWM and

ESMP implementation

510,000 510,000

Grand Total 20,138,363 42,783,206 62,921,569

Percent Exposure 32% 68% 100%




Table ES-2: Summary of Cost Estimates Proposed for GEF-Funding

Major Cost Item

TOTAL COST

(2014-2015)

(PhP)

PROCUREMENT OF WORKS

1. DISPOSAL WINDOW

1.1 Safe Closure and Rehabilitation Plan (SCRP)

Gathering, re-grouping and stockpiling of wastes (Includes site

clearing, grading and sub-grading preparation) - "profiling"

1,775,522

Application of compacted clay cover (0.45m thick; A=8,395.56 sq.m.

2,816,882

1.1.3 Application of top soil cover (0.15m thick; A=23,220.00 sq.m.) 3,010,548

1.1.4 Turfing/vegetation (Coverage area = 23,220.00 sq.m.) 1,366,336

1.1.5 Gas venting system 52,930

1.1.6 Boundary fence (Perimeter) fencing of the South/Eastern half of the

property (300.00 l.m. (barb wire with concrete post)

416,145

SUB-TOTAL 9,438,363

PROCUREMENT OF GOODS

2 - COLLECTION WINDOW

2.1 Purchase of one (1) city dump truck and eight (8) motorized barangay waste

collection vehicles and tri-color industrial bins 3,300,000

2.2 Purchase of 1 Unit Dump Truck for garbage collection 2,900,000

2.3 Purchase of 1 Unit Dump Truck for garbage hauling 4,500,000

SUB-TOTAL 10,700,000

GRAND TOTAL 20,138,363

The counterpart budget by LGU Legazpi for the implementation of this Action Plan shall be secured or

allocated as follows:

For 2015:

Continuing Appropriation for IPOPs Project (For instance, continuing allocation of P4.3 M as counterpart to the Closure of the Open Dumpsite)

Allocation of 20% Development Funds equivalent to P8M

(This allocation shall fund the Operation and Maintenance of SLF and Garbage Collection Operation to

include maintenance of heavy equipment and garbage collection/ hauling trucks and other equipment,

fuel, oil & lubricants, PPEs and other related expenses)

OCENR Budget for Programs and Projects equivalent to P11.3M

(This amount will fund the following:

a) needed manpower for the operation of SLF, garbage collection & disposal operation, community

organizers;

b) waste reduction activities such as MRF/composting facility operation, common marketing

operation, earth savers program;

c) Information, Education Campaign;

d) ESWM Research; and

e) Capability Development Program)

For 2016:

The same budget allocation as above (for 2015) is proposed and already approved at the Executive

level for inclusion in the 2016 City Budget




1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background and purpose of the UPOPs Action Plan

Open burning of waste is the largest source of Unintentionally Produced Persistent Organic Pollutants

(UPOPs) such as dioxins and furans in the Philippines. Majority of the emissions result from

dumpsite/landfill fires and from the backyard burning of municipal solid waste and other materials

(e.g. electronic waste or cables) by households and recyclers. When formed, UPOPs are released along

with other pollutants such as heavy metals, polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and fine particles (PM),

which eventually contaminate the environment (air, soil and sediments). Via bioaccumulation, UPOPs

as well as heavy metals are carried on in biota and in the food chain including e.g. chicken and cattle

around these open burning areas. Finally humans are exposed to UPOPs e.g., via meat, milk and eggs.

Therefore the open burning of waste need to be reduced and eliminated by appropriate measures to

reduce and eliminate UPOPs contamination of the environment and the food chain and for the ultimate

protect of human health. This may be addressed through, but not limited to, proper disposal

management, improvement of ecological solid waste management (ESWM) services and coverage

areas and awareness campaigns on UPOPs and other pollutants, which encompass the application of

Best Available Technologies (BAT) and Best Environmental Practices (BEP).

Dioxins and other POPs are regulated internationally by the Stockholm Convention on Persistent

Organic Pollutants (www.pops.int). It promotes global action on an initial cluster of twelve POP

substances, with an overall objective to protect human health and the environment from POPs and

requires Parties to take measures to eliminate or reduce the release of POPs into the environment. At

the fourth, fifth and sixth meetings of the Conference of the Parties in 2009, 2011 and 2013,

respectively, a total of 11 new substances or substance groups were added to the Convention. The

Philippines has been a Party to the Convention since February 2004 and is currently updating the

National Implementation Plan also addressing the newly listed POPs.

According to the Convention, Parties are required to take measures to reduce, and if feasible, eliminate

releases from unintentional formation of dioxin (the substance groups listed in Annex 1 of the

Convention). The Stockholm Convention also foresees identification and safe management of

stockpiles containing or consisting of POPs. Waste consisting of, or containing, or contaminated by

POPs should be disposed of in such a way that the POP contents are destroyed or irreversibly

transformed so that they do not exhibit the characteristics of POP. Where destruction or irreversible

transformation does not represent the environmentally preferable option or POP content is low, waste

should be disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. Developing countries face a range of

challenges with these activities due to limited management and destruction capacity1.

This document presents the Action Plan for Legazpi City in its participation to demonstrate the

reduction of UPOPs from solid waste through the application of BAT and BEP. Specifically, this

UPOPs Action Plan will cover the reduction of UPOPs (including polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and

dibenzofurans (PCDD/F) from solid waste dumpsite burning as well as backyard burning by

communities. The demonstration falls under Activity 2.3 of the Integrated Persistent Organic

Pollutants (IPOPs) Management Project, which is led by Department of Environment and Natural

Resources (DENR), and provided with assistance from the World Bank – Global Environment Facility

(WB-GEF), GEF Grant No. TF095839.

The UPOPs Action Plan forms together with other World Bank required supporting documents the

basis for possible funding from the World Bank – Global Environment Facility (WB-GEF), GEF

Grant No. TF095839 for a limited number of activities for which implementation should be completed

no later than April 2015. Funding for other activities including longer term planning activities will be

provided from the local government unit (LGU) budget or other sources.

1 Weber R, Aliyeva G, Vijgen J. (2013) The need for an integrated approach to the global challenge of POPs management.

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 20, 1901-1906. DOI 10.1007/s11356-012-1247-8

http://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2Fs11356-012-1247-8.pdf




1.2 Preparation and endorsement of the UPOPs Action Plan

This Action Plan has been prepared by the LGU-Legazpi City, through its Local IPOPs Action Team

(see Annex 2) with technical assistance from World Bank-Global Environment Facility (WB-GEF)

and DENR IPOPs Management Project. Discussions on the city’s situation and exchanges of ideas on

how to address UPOPs through proper ESWM were undertaken by the Legazpi City IPOPs Action

Team, consultants from WB-GEF IPOPs Management Project and the DENR. Interviews and

validation of data were conducted to properly develop standardized baseline questionnaires. Joint

findings and observations by the consultants were incorporated and items found in waste management

reports were also included. These were transmitted back to the Action Team for final checking, review

and encoding before final documentation.

The IPOPs Project Implementation Plan as well as the city’s 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan

(SWMP), Safe Closure and Rehabilitation Plan (SCRP), Survey on waste pickers, and the UPOPs

Questionnaire for LGUs all served as reference materials for the development of this Action Plan in an

integrated approach.

The sub-project work was carried out in the following steps:

Establishment of LGU baseline,

Review of existing program of works (PoW) and gap analysis,

Consolidation of strategic elements and completion of the draft implementation plan,

Consultation with stakeholders such as waste management personnel, waste pickers and civil

society under the Technical Working Group (TWG) of the City SWM Board

Completion of the final implementation plan.

The UPOPs Action Plan will be submitted for endorsement and ultimate approval as follows:

1. The Local IPOPs Action Team submits the UPOPs Action Plan to the local chief executive (LCE).

2. The LCE endorses the UPOPs Action Plan to EMB-Regional Office’s Component TWG for

review and subsequent endorsement to EMB-CO.

3. The EMB-CO Component TWG reviews and recommends approval of the UPOPs Action Plan to

the EMB Director.

4. EMB-CO Director issues approval/acceptance of the UPOPs Action Plan.

1.3 Structure of the UPOPs Action Plan

After a short introduction in this CHAPTER 1 which is primarily a reading guide describing why and

how the plan was prepared, CHAPTER 2 presents the goals and objectives for the UPOPs Action Plan.

CHAPTER 3 describes the LGU’s solid waste management framework. Basic facts about the city and

its waste management situation are introduced. The succeeding section highlights the problems with

regard to open burning of waste, including constraints for closure and rehabilitation of the existing

dumpsite and enhanced operation of Legazpi City’s operational sanitary landfill. CHAPTER 3 also

contains a synthesis of ongoing and planned new initiatives of the LGU to improve overall waste

management and how these will contribute to reduction of UPOPs emissions.

CHAPTER 4 describes specific UPOPs action plan elements in details including summaries of

indicative budget for the UPOP Action Plan for which funding from the WB/GEF Grant will be sought.

It also shows the procurement plan, the disbursement and financial management plan as well as

outlines of the environment and social development plans.

CHAPTER 5 presents the result monitoring framework.

These chapters are followed by four annexes:

Annex 1 presents the program of works and costing for the entire action plan.

Annex 2 contains all pertinent LGU resolutions that have passed by its City Council to manifest their

full support for the sub-project including the LGU’s commitments to vigorously pursue the sub-project.




Annex 3 presents the s setting out the detailed implementation and sustainability plans. It presents the

specific activities and schedule of implementation of activities under each component.

Annex 4 contains the accomplished Philippine Bidding documents for both works and goods are

presented in.

Annex 5 contains the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).




2.0 GOALS and OBJECTIVES

From August 2014 to December 2016, Legazpi City shall demonstrate and share the experiences in

reducing the release of UPOPs from solid wastes through the application of BAT/BEP in avoiding,

preventing and controlling dumpsite/landfill fires and open burning at the source community.

Specifically, the sub-project objectives are to close and rehabilitate the Banquerohan dumpsite based

on the city’s SCRP and to increase waste collection coverage area.

To this end, the city government will completely cease operations of the dumpsite and finalize its

SCRP detailed engineering designs and program of works (PoW). Under GEF support, the 2.32-

hectare Banquerohan dumpsite will be subject to complete closure and rehabilitation. Activities

consist of the access road with drainage system, site clearing, waste profiling, application of clay and

topsoil cover, perimeter slope protection, leachate collection and recirculation, gas venting, monitoring

wells and perimeter fencing and other necessary elements where BAT/BEP measures are applied.

In addition, collection service area will be increased under GEF support to cover eight (8) more

barangays by purchasing one (1) city dump truck and eight (8) motorized carts. About 5,135

households will benefit from this expansion plan thereby incentivizing them not to burn their wastes.




3.0 THE FRAMEWORK FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN

LEGAZPI

3.1 Overall solid waste management goals

In compliance with the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (Republic Act 9003), LGU-Legazpi

prepared a 10-year SWMP to provide the overall direction for ESWM implementation in the city.

The city’s SWMP ensures the protection of public health and environment and sets guidelines and

targets for solid waste prevention and volume reduction through source reduction and waste

minimization measures. As shown in Figure 1, the plan presents a progressive vision for managing

solid waste in the city that emphasizes segregation at source, waste reduction, reuse, composting and

recycling, collection and transfer, education and public information, assesses existing programs and

implements feasible actions towards a clean and green environment.

RA 9003 also foresees the gradual phase out, closure and rehabilitation of dumpsites as well as the

construction and operation of sanitary landfills for which the LGUs are tasked to implement. In

response to this, the LGU has prepared a full SCRP for Banquerohan dumpsite with detailed

engineering designs and program of works. This checklist has been submitted to EMB Regional Office

No. 5 to which receipt has been acknowledged.

Within this context, the sub-Project is seen as a support mechanism for the city to implement

interventions to stop solid waste burning at the community, households and other public places and

spontaneous combustion in disposal site, adopt best available technology and best environmental

practices for reducing UPOPs releases, fully implement the safe closure and rehabilitation of the

dumpsite and address potential environmental and social impacts of the sub-project i.e., impacts of the

technologies and approaches that will be used and the effects of project activities on the structures,

livelihoods and other assets of waste pickers.

Figure 1. Overall waste management framework of Legazpi City

The LGU also sees the Local IPOPs Action Plan to complement the provisions of the local SWMP.

The plan shall provide specific steps that the City will adopt to advocate against and control open

burning of household wastes, expand the collection coverage area, fully close and rehabilitate the




dumpsite to prevent open burning, and to support a city-wide information, education and

communication (IEC) campaign on unintentional release of POPs.

3.2 Basic facts about Legazpi City and its waste management situation

Table 1 presents key demographic, geo-political and financial figures as well as solid waste generation,

collection and diversion data of Legazpi City.

Table 1. Key Figures for Legazpi City

Description Data

Population (Census, May 2010) 182,201

Population (Estimated, 2013) 210,608

Land area (sq.km.) 204.20

Total Number of Barangays

Number of Urban Barangays

Number of Rural Barangays

70

45

25

Total Budget for 2012

Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) for

2012

PHP 573,419,613.

PHP 337,500,000.

Total Budget for SWM (2012)

Total Budget for SWM (2012 with

supplemental)

PHP 14,203,165 (thru OCENR)

PHP 20,000,000 (thru OCENR, subject for

approval)

Total Waste Generation (2012)

Waste Generation at Collection Area

(2009)

Per Capita Waste Generation Rate

Total Waste Collection (2009)

Bulk density

152 m3./day

51 tons/day (based on WACS, 2009)

0.29 kg/capita/day (based on WACS, 2009)

198 m3 /day or 49.5 tons/day

0.208 tons/m3 (based on WACS, 2009)

Total Waste Collection (2012) 99 m3 ./day or 25 tons/day

Total Waste Diversion from 2009 data 99 m3./day or 25 tons/day

Based on a Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS) conducted in 2009, each person in

Legazpi City generates about 0.29 kilograms (kg) of municipal solid waste per day. This figure does

not yet reflect the combined generation from households and other waste sources in the entire city.

Tables 2 and 3 show the sources and composition of solid waste generated in Legazpi City.

Table 2. Sources of Municipal Solid Waste in Legazpi City

Waste Source Percentage (%) by weight

Residential / Households 68.44 %

Commercial 26.00 %

Industrial (Manufacturing and Services) -

Institutional 5.31 %

Market 0.25 %




Table 3. Composition of Municipal Solid Waste in Legazpi City

Waste Component Percentage (%) by weight

Kitchen Waste %

Garden/Yard %

Sub-total for Biodegradables 58.87 %

Paper and Cardboard 12.05 %

Composite Packaging - %

Plastic (PVC, Plastic from E-waste,

cables) 24.20 %

Plastic (Others, Non-halogenated) %

Metals 1.51 %

Glass 1.31 %

Textile - %

Leather and Rubber - %

Sub-total for Recyclables 39.07 %

Sanitary composites (napkins, diapers) %

Inerts (heavy, ceramics, grits, fines) %

Sub-total for Residuals 0.81 %

Waste electrical and electronic eqpt.

(WEEE) 0.08 %

Household healthcare waste

1.17

%

Bulky waste (furniture, upholstery, etc.) %

Other hazardous waste in MSW stream %

Sub-total for Special Waste 1.25 %

TOTAL 100.0 %

Legazpi City is presently implementing an integrated Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM)

Program. The major components of the program are the operation of sanitary landfill (SLF) and the

establishment and operation of barangay Material Recovery and Drop-off Centers (BMRDOCs) in

cluster or individual barangays. Other components include Information, Education and

Communication (IEC) campaigns, capacity development, monitoring and evaluation, livelihood

development programs, as well as the closure and rehabilitation of the open dumpsite.

The ESWM program started with a massive IEC campaign to stakeholders. The mandate of waste

minimization and waste reduction through segregation at source was promoted. The city presented to

the barangays an ESWM Framework which defines the roles and responsibilities of the barangays and

those of the city government. The Barangays, who took on the responsibility, is in charge of

segregated waste collection from households, business establishments and other institutions, as well as

the maintenance of BMRDOCs. Meanwhile, the city operates and maintains the SLF, the centralized

composting facility, the city transfer station and the Common Marketing Facility for special waste.

The “No segregation, no collection” policy is being enforced at two collection tiers – at the barangay

and the city level. To effectively implement this policy, the city distributed about 176 fabricated

collection equipment (100 units of ‘padjak’ and 76 units of pushcarts), 239 tri-color bins as well as

102 BMRDOCs to barangays for use of Eco-aides. In general, each barangay would have three puroks

and thus have three designated Eco-aides. The number of units given to each of the barangay depends

on the population of the barangay.




The city collects waste from the barangay BMRDOCs on regular schedules, i.e., residual waste in the

morning (daily or every other day) and biodegradables in the afternoon (daily). The collection system

for recyclable waste is dependent on households and business establishments if they wish to give it to

Barangay Eco-aides as incentive. If so, these materials are sold to junkshops. Furthermore, most

barangays are composting the biodegradable wastes collected by Eco-aides. For those with limited

space, the city collects the biodegradables from the BMRDOCs and delivers the same to the

centralized composting facility in Barangay Banquerohan where the SLF is also situated.

Residual waste is collected at the city level. City waste collectors use 4 dump trucks (specifically, one

compactor and three open trucks) to collect residuals from BMRDOCs and bring to the City Transfer

Station, Two (2) hauling trucks transport the waste the SLF. These trucks are also responsible for

bringing biodegradable waste from some barangays to the centralized composting facility. Meanwhile,

the collection of special (and other non-sellable recyclable) waste from the barangays is done only

every Saturday to be delivered to the City Common Marketing Facility cum Livelihood Center. This

facility serves as a temporary storage area for waste such as residual plastics, broken bottles and

busted fluorescent lamps.

The residual plastics are recovered through the “Plastic for Rice” project which was launched in

December 2011 in partnership with Barangay Eco-aides and Eco-Waste Managers. For every five (5)

kilograms of dry and clean residual plastics they recover, the city exchanged it with one (1) kilogram

(kg) of rice. The city, in turn, shreds these plastics which some barangays use as filling materials for

throw pillows and other usable items as their livelihood project. In 2012, the city has recovered 3.49

tons of residual plastic. On the other hand, the recovered broken bottles are segregated. The colorless

glass cullets are disposed by the office by truckload at PhP 0.70 per kg while the colored ones are

temporarily stored for possible future sale. In 2012, the recovered broken glasses totaled 39.55 tons.

The recovered busted fluorescent lamps and other special wastes are also temporarily stored for

possible factory return.

The city is also implementing waste recovery program like the Earth Savers Program. Launched in

August 2011, the initiative was pilot-tested by OCENR in six (6) schools and later expanded to 10

partner schools in 2012. The objectives of this Program are (a) to inculcate among the school children

the habit of waste segregation, and (b) to recover recyclable wastes which could be a source of fund

for their school needs. From 2011-2012, 20.76 tons of recyclables were recovered out of this project.

In 2012, two years after segregation at source was fully enforced through the city’s ESMP program,

collected garbage amounted to 99 m3 per day, which was a 50% reduction in comparison with 2009

data of 198 cubic meters or 50 metric tons per day. This was primarily attributed to the recycling,

composting and other resource recovery activities made by the barangays and the city government as

well as the participation of residents and business establishments. Around 70% of households (from 49

barangays) are now estimated to practice segregation at source. Through buy-in campaigns with

barangay officials and the communities, it is estimated that 80 to 90% of waste collection is done in a

segregated manner.

3.2.1 Status of Open Burning of Solid Wastes at Source Community

Waste segregation has become a common name in Legazpi City today. But still there are this 30%

that are not yet complying with city policies. Some barangay Eco-aides are even sometimes tempted to

accept mixed waste in exchange of some amount they receive as payment for accepting mixed waste.

Waste generators who refuse (or are ‘lazy’) to segregate could have been resorting to indiscriminate

dumping or burning in some areas of the city particularly in vacant lots, streets, creeks and/or rivers.

There is no formal study yet conducted to determine the reasons why the community practices open

burning. However, based on focused group discussions and interactions with the community members,

they said that it is their way of managing or getting rid of their wastes, which is a traditional practice.

Some also burn waste to drive away pests, mosquitoes and flies. A few residents have actually lodged

formal complaints to the Office of the Mayor and OCENR against backyard burning by done




neighbors. Validation of feedbacks is made by the OCENR through actual inspection and interview

with the concerned individuals, after which a dialogue with the offenders is made.

There is no concrete data available as to the quantity of solid waste burned in the community.

Orientation meetings are regularly conducted with barangay constituents, business establishments,

schools, offices and other stakeholders. Prohibited acts and penal provisions under city ordinances are

being thoroughly explained, including those against open burning. A technical training for

Apprehending Officers was conducted before they were deputized and fielded to barangays or city

LGU. Violators of the ordinances are penalized through the issuance of citation tickets by the

deputized enforcers. Monitoring and assessment by OCENR staff are regularly undertaken at barangay

levels. Best performing barangays are annually given cash incentives.

Under Ordinance No. 0017-2009, penalties for non-compliance are as follows: Private individuals (1st

violation -PhP 300. or community service and/or imprisonment of not less than five (5) days at the

discretion of the court; 2nd

violation –P500. or community service and/or imprisonment of not less

than ten (10) days at the discretion of the court; 3rd

violation – P1,000. or community service and/or

imprisonment of not less than fifteen (15) days at the discretion of the court); Commercial, industrial

and other establishments (1st violation – P1,000. and/or imprisonment of not less than ten (10) days

at the discretion of the court; 2nd

violation – P2,000. and/or imprisonment of not less than fifteen (15)

days at the discretion of the court); 3rd

violation – P3,000. and/or imprisonment for thirty (30) days or

both at the discretion of the court); Future violation shall be a sufficient ground for non-renewal of the

business permit.

3.2.2 Status of Open Burning of Solid Wastes for Commercial and Alternative Fuel Purposes

The effects of UPOPs (including PCDD/F) to human health and environment, and its potential sources

such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics/pipes, copper cable coating/housing, waste electronic and

electrical equipment (WEEE), foams and synthetic carpets are concerns that are remote to the

stakeholders, including the informal waste sector (IWS).

During the conduct of IEC campaigns on ESWM, these matters were not brought to their awareness.

Barangay Eco-aides collect these kinds of wastes from the sources and temporarily store these at the

BMRDOCs. Eco-aides reveal that among POPs-producing materials, they only recover recyclable

plastic materials, which could be sold to junkshops, as well as residual plastics, which could be

exchanged for rice through the “Plastic for Rice” project. All others, including WEEE, are merely

treated as residuals. There is no existing practice of recovering valuable materials from WEEE.

Likewise, the city’s garbage collectors just deliver these at the SLF. At times, residuals are dumped at

the existing dumpsite where waste pickers salvage the WEEE materials especially electrical or cable

wirings and recover the copper from it by burning its plastic covering. Burning, which occur most of

the time at the dumpsite, is for them the fastest way to recover the copper materials which they could

sell to junkshops. However, this occurs only on a rare occasion because OCENR personnel do not

allow open burning at the dumpsite and they run after those persons that burn any material at the site.

There is no thermal treatment facility yet within, or engaged by the city, however there is a cement

factory in the nearby municipality, about 30 kilometers from the city, where the city’s residual plastic

waste could be negotiated.

3.2.3 Status of Waste Combustion/Fires at the dumpsite

In June 2010, a big fire happened at the western side of the old dumpsite. The coverage of fire was

approximately 1,000 square meters (m2) and the duration of the burning lasted for eight (8) hours.

Early detection of fire was observed by the OCENR personnel manning the landfill because of a thick

smoke spotted at the site and the loathsome smell carried by the wind and gasped by the residents

living in the nearby barangays. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) was immediately called for an

early containment of fire but the fire fighters could hardly suppress the ablazed open dumpsite. To




assist BFP, the OCENR personnel, using onsite heavy equipment hauled soil and covered the part of

the dumpsite which was sprayed with water by the firefighters in order to stop the fire from spreading

to other parts of the dumpsite. The cause of combustion was not known but since there was no

presence of waste pickers at the dumpsite when the burning occurred, most likely, the cause would

maybe be a spontaneous combustion because of the very hot weather during that time.

To avoid occurrence of fires and prevent their spreading, the following shall be observed by the LGU:

All Landfill moving equipment and vehicles shall be equipped with portable fire extinguishers.

Operation and maintenance of the extinguishers shall be in accordance with the

manufacturer’s recommendation.

Fire extinguishers for all classes of fire shall be provided at the landfill site. Class A fires are

fires in ordinary combustible materials. Class B fires are fires in electrical equipment. The

administration building, motor pool shall be provided with one (1) fire extinguisher with 2 ½

gallon cylinder of ABC type each.

Personnel and visitors shall not light fire or throw cigarette stubs in the site. Proper signs on

this must be posted in conspicuous places.

Accidental fires that may occur in the surface of laid waste shall be smothered with soil and/or

water.

All personnel shall be trained in the proper usage of all fire-fighting equipment at the landfill

as well as in fire prevention and management. A fire brigade shall be formed from selected

landfill personnel. Once a month, the brigade should be drilled on fire prevention and fire-

fighting procedure. The assistance of a government fire-fighting agency shall be solicited for

this purpose.

For particularly large fires, the Legazpi City Fire Department shall be called for assistance.

The landfill personnel shall strictly enforce the “No Smoking” policy within the site. Monitoring of

gas shall be carried out throughout the life of the landfill and even after landfilling stops. In the

absence of utilization, the landfill gas shall be emitted into the air to avoid explosion. A portable field

monitor for these gases shall be available at site all the time.

3.3 Institutional, legal and financial framework for SWM in Legazpi City

Legazpi City has organized its Local SWM Board since 2002. In the same year, a 10-year SWM Plan

was prepared for the city under a technical assistance grant from the Japan Bank for International

Cooperation (JBIC). The plan was presented to the Solid Waste Management Board, endorsed to the

Legazpi City Planning and Development Council for mainstreaming into the Medium Term

Investment Plan, and in 2003, was duly adopted/approved by the City Council through a Sangguniang

Panlungsod (SP) Resolution with corresponding budget allocation.

The overall ESWM implementation in Legazpi City is governed by Ordinance No. 0017-2009

otherwise known as the “Legazpi City Integrated Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of

2009”. In addition, the LGU implements and enforces two other ESWM-related ordinances: City

Ordinance No. 0003-2008 otherwise known as the “Anti-Littering Ordinance of Legazpi City” and

City Ordinance No. 010-2008, “An Ordinance Requiring All Business Establishments within the City

of Legazpi to Undergo a Seminar on ESWM Prior to the Issuance/Renewal of Business

Permit/License to Operate”.

ESWM implementation is supported by the establishment of the Office of the City Environment and

Natural Resources (OCENR) in 2006, which is tasked to formulate, implement and pursue plans and

programs on environment and natural resources. The OCENR currently has 19 regular personnel, 13

contractual staff and about 120 job orders. The OCENR is responsible for Waste collection and

disposal; Operation and management of transfer station, sanitary landfill, composting facility, and

common marketing facility; Regular SWM performance monitoring of barangays; Regular SWM

seminars for business establishments; Implementation of the Earth Savers Program; Recovery




programs for residual plastics, broken bottles and busted bulbs/fluorescent bulbs; Continuous conduct

of IEC campaigns; Awards system to top SWM performing barangays; as well as Street sweeping.

Other support functions are provided by the City Engineering Office (CEO) for the design, cost-

estimates and implementation of infrastructure components, the City Planning and Development

Office (CPDO) for the integration of ENR plans and programs in the Medium Term Investment Plan

(MTPIP) and the Annual Investment Plan (AIP), the City General Services Office (CGSO) for

procurement services, the City Budget Office for the integration and allocation of counterpart budgets,

as well as other departments.

In terms of local funding, the City of Legazpi has duly appropriated PhP 14.203 Million in the 2013

General Budget to finance the city’s local SWM programs. The amount allocated is actually not

sufficient to cover all the expenses for the programs and projects being sustained by the OCENR,

specifically for the payment of job order workers for the garbage collection and disposal operation and

expenses for the maintenance of garbage collection trucks/ heavy equipment, and for other

environmental activities. Nevertheless, this concern is being resolved by appropriating additional

amount from the supplemental budget during the last quarter of the year, making a total budget

appropriation for the office in the amount of around PhP 20 Million. Table 4 presents the breakdown

of this budget according to cost centers (not yet inclusive of supplemental budget).

Table 4. Budget Appropriated by Legazpi City in 2013 for SWM (exclusive of supplemental)

Waste Source Percentage (%) share

IEC, Reduction at Source PHP 43,000.00 0.30 %

Collection / Hauling Services PHP 11,655,000.00 82.06 %

MRF and Composting Operations PHP 1,182,765.00 8.33 %

Disposal Facility Management PHP 887,400.00 6.25 %

Others: Operation of Common Marketing

Facility (for special wastes) and Research

Activities

PHP 435,000.00

3.06 %

Total SWM Budget PHP 14,203,165.00 100 %

In the city’s 2013 budget, no specific amount was appropriated for the closure of the open dumpsite

but a lump sum amount for capital outlays was earmarked to finance priority development projects or

to complement the cost of projects with subsidy grant such as the IPOPs project.

To reduce the city government’s subsidy for SWM, it has instituted a cost recovery mechanism via

garbage fees established in the issuance of permit to operate a business in the city, of which the city

was able to collect in 2012 the amount of PhP 1,096,300. This amount collected from business

establishments is believed to be very low. However, with the operation of an engineered disposal

facility and other waste reduction facilities, the city proposes to increase the garbage fee being

collected from business establishment through an amended Local Revenue Tax Ordinance. At the

barangay level, barangay households subsidize the cost of barangay solid waste management. This

initiative is legal as it is stipulated in the city’s SWM Ordinance No. 0017-2009 that garbage

collection fee may be collected by the barangay from the households in the amount of not less than

PhP 20.00 but not more than PhP 50.00 per month.

3.4 Overview of the Existing Sanitary Landfill at Barangay Banquerohan

The construction of Legazpi City sanitary landfill (SLF) commenced in 2010 upon receipt of

Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) No. ECC-RO5-0803-040-9200 from EMB Region 5 on

June 10, 2008. Prior to this, several credit windows were considered but in the course of gathering of

loan prerequisites, a Spanish agency, the Agencia Espaṅola Cooperacion Internacional Para El

Desarrollo (AECID) with representative from NEDA Region 5 informed the LGU that they have funds




to subsidize ESWM implementation in the amount of EUR€ 1.5 Million. Additional amount of EUR€

0.2 Million was given to ensure that the affected informal waste sector (IWS) is provided with

livelihood projects. Target duration was 18 months but during the construction stage, some variations

have to be pursued that extended project implementation to a total of 24 months. The SLF became

fully operational in October 2011.

About 22 kilometers away from the city center, the Category 2 SLF is located within a 16-hectare

property of the city government at Sitio Caridad in Barangay Banquerohan where the existing

dumpsite is also situated. As shown in Figure 2, it has currently two cells: Cell 1 (1.015 has.) and Cell

2 (0.371 has.) with fill height of about 8 to 10 meters. The SLF would have an estimated life span of

2.12 years if all collected residual waste is dumped.

Figure 2. Existing cells and expansion area for Legazpi City landfill at Barangay Banquerohan

Both SLF cells are HDPE plastic-lined and have the following integrated facilities: wash bay,

equipment shed, administration building, vault for sharps, leachate treatment facility, road network, as

well as water and power system. The distance between the SLF and the nearest water body is 500

meters. There are two houses located within 100 meters from the landfill. The locations of nearest

institutions are as follows: school (3 km), chapel (1 km) and barangay health center (5 km).

The daily landfilling activities include waste hauling to the tipping face, spreading and compacting by

a bulldozer or backhoe and soil covering. There are 19 personnel assigned at the landfill. One of the

functions of the SLF staff is to inspect all waste-carrying vehicles entering the landfill site to

determine whether the waste should be directed to the landfill cell, or should not be accepted in the site.

The city is presently using the bigger cell, which is Cell 1. From October 2011 until December 2012,

the volume of waste deposited at the cell amounted to 2,302 tons.

For future use, another section of the 16-hectare facility has already been designated for the

construction of another cell (No. 3).

As of September 2015, actual percentage usage of this SLF is 30.39%, equivalent to 61,998 cu.m.

actual landfilled residual waste + soil cover against the combined capacity of cell 1 and cell 2

(including air space) of 204,015 cu.m. Based on this actual usage, the remaining capacity for

landfilling is 69.61% or equivalent to 142,017 cu.m. which will extend the life service of the sanitary

landfill of up 3 or more years.

The landfill site development plan for Phase 1 is presented in Figure 3.




Figure 3: Landfill Site Development

Plan (Phase 1)




For the past months, LGU Legazpi was experiencing difficulty in the dumping of wastes in the active

working cells due to the sticky clay materials on access road leading to the active cell and likewise the

difficulty of extracting clay materials for covering during rainy season. Both issues were able to be

addressed by LGU Legazpi. During rainy days, the LGU is using its back hoe to deliver the waste to

the active cell (instead of the dump trucks) and at the same time use the back hoe in extracting and

spreading the soil cover material.

For the proposed construction of Cell 3, LGU Legazpi has undertaken cadastral mapping of the

prospective site for Phase 3. Land acquisition shall be implemented in 2016.

The Leachate Treatment Plant of the SLF holds its Wastewater Discharge Permit which was issued

renewal on April 24, 2015 by the Environmental Management Bureau V (EMBV) showing that it

maintains the quality of the effluent conforming with the Effluent Standard pursuant to the Philippine

Clean Water Act of 2004. Self-monitoring reports conducted by OCENR and the result of the

laboratory analysis of waste water conducted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOSTV)

were submitted as requisites for the renewal of the permit.

3.5 Overview of the Proposed Closure/Rehabilitation of Dumpsite at Brgy. Banquerohan

Legazpi City’s dumpsite is located at Sitio Caridad in Barangay Banquerohan at the same 16-hectare

city owned property where the SLF is. Vicinity map is shown in Figure 4. The city has been using the

open dumpsite since 1998.

Figure 4. Location and Vicinity Map of Legazpi City’s Banquerohan Dumpsite

From the main road, there is an access (although not concrete) road leading to the open dumpsite. The

used area was around five (5) hectares but some portions only have thinly scattered waste (now

vegetated). As shown in Figure 5, the target area for closure is about 2.322 hectares upon waste

consolidation. Average waste fill height is estimated to be between 8 and 15 m. Of immediate concern

is the 0.840-hectare area within this section where most recent waste had been dumped.

During rainy season, incoming waste had been diverted to the dumpsite even with the presence of the

SLF. Main reason is that trucks are stuck with thick clayey soil cover at SLF cells. The construction of

tipping or internal access road were not yet completely in place. Available daily soil cover material is

also too clayey and application may be thicker than expected. It was also observed that current SLF

cells have limited capacity despite very good waste diversion achieved by the LGU. Although it is

apparent that there are still biodegradables being delivered to the landfill cells, most of it comes from




market waste, which could easily be addressed by working with the market administrator.

Nevertheless, Legazpi City intends to fully cease in using the dumpsite once the implementation of

safe closure and rehabilitation plan (SCRP) commences.

The SCRP of the city’s open dumpsite was prepared in 2009 and submitted to DENR-EMB Region 5

in September 2009 for evaluation. Acknowledgement of the plan was duly received by the city in

October 2009. The SCRP was prepared in compliance to the mandate of RA 9003 for LGUs to close

dumpsites and use an engineered sanitary landfill instead. The closure plan enumerated appropriate

measures to be undertaken to prevent environmental pollution caused by leachate or methane gas

resulting from the decomposition of waste. Slope stabilization and gradient control of the disposal area

as well as the quantity of the solid waste deposited were taken into consideration in the plan

preparation. Other engineering interventions necessary for the closure and rehabilitation of the open

dumpsite are: site preparation, roads construction, leachate collection system, slope protection system,

Erosion control/flood control/drainage system, gas venting, soil covering/final capping, buffer zones,

aesthetic improvement/landscaping.

Figure 5. A total of 2.322 hectares of Banquerohan dumpsite is subject to complete closure

The post-closure management activities will be carried out continuously after dumpsite closure such as

the monitoring of the environmental condition within and the surrounding areas in order to control the

potential hazard of the dumpsite. Specifically, the post closure management activities include leachate

re-circulation system, gas extraction and management as well as monitoring of the soil cover. Proper

recording shall be maintained. On funding, other open dumpsite closure activities not covered by the

IPOPs shall be assumed by LGU- Legazpi City.




3.6 Overview of Local Framework or Social Development Plan for Informal Waste Sector

With support from IPOPs Management Project, the City Government of Legazpi will implement full

closure and rehabilitation of its open dumpsite. With this plan, the waste pickers existing in the

dumpsite will be displaced and their livelihood will be affected. Based on initial studies, scavenging is

a secondary, if not the main, source of income of most waste picker families. Prior to the

implementation of the Legazpi City ESWM Program in 2009, it was recorded that there were about

100 to 120 waste pickers present at the site. But with the implementation of waste segregation at

source and segregated collection as well as the operation of the city’s landfill where waste picking is

not allowed, the number of waste pickers decreased.

In a 2010 IWS baseline survey, 86 waste pickers were interviewed. Another survey was conducted in

early 2013 in connection with the Social Inclusion and Alternative Livelihood for the Informal Sector

(IWS) Project, which is being implemented by the Solid Waste Management Association of the

Philippines (SWAPP) with funding from the World Bank – Japan Social Development Fund (WB-

JSDF) where about 76 scavengers were recorded. However, last March 2014, the LGU had a survey

on the latest number of the IWS at the open dumpsite and it was found out that there are still 91 IWS

salvaging recyclable materials in the area.

Figure 6. Makeshift sheds built and used by waste pickers as temporary shelter and storage area

Although the city has already been operating its landfill since October 2011, the dumpsite remained

open, which the city still use from time to time particularly during rainy days wherein it is difficult to

operate the landfill since the soil that is being used to cover the disposed residual waste is clay which

is hard to extract/compact during rainy days. Another reason why the waste pickers are still coming to

the open dumpsite is because there are still recyclables that can be reclaimed due to some sectors that

are not yet or not proper in segregating their wastes.

The waste pickers come from four nearby barangays, namely, Banquerohan, San Francisco, Bariis and

Cagbacong, all of which are administratively part of Legazpi City. Majority of them are married and

work either as individuals or as family groups. They are between 7 to 70 years old and majority only

finished elementary education. The daily needs of waste pickers depend on waste picking since most

are farm tillers and/or tenants. Their income ranges between PhP 1,000 and 3,000 per month, which is

meager for households with 3 to 7 members. The said waste pickers are engaged purely on waste

reclamation, i.e., they are not involved in any activity of the city in its ESWM Program other than the

recovery of recyclable and biodegradable waste materials which they sell to local junk buyers and/or

serve as feeds for the pigs they raised in their backyards.

Before landfill construction, the IWS has not been organized. Their waste picking was only scheduled

into MWF (Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays) for women and TThS (Tuesdays, Thursdays &




Saturdays) for men while Sunday is family day for them which means either they stay at home and do

household works or go to waste picking together as family. But with the construction of the sanitary

landfill, they were organized into an association called ‘Bagong Buhay’ (New Life) Association and

engaged in livelihood activities depending on their skills and likes, such as livestock raising,

vegetable/upland rice farming and others. Their livelihood projects were funded by AECID under the

Legazpi City ESWM Program.

Hence, a Social Development Plan is prepared for the waste pickers who will be evicted due to the

dumpsite closure activities wherein socio-economic interventions will be implemented by the City

Inclusion and Livelihood Project. The SWAPP project, which includes the organization of the waste

pickers and the conduct of capability building activities, will finance/facilitate livelihood or enterprise

the scavengers’ association will identify based on the interest, knowledge and skills of its members

and the guidelines of the WB-JSDF. At present, SWAPP is now on its planning/implementation stage

of the project.




4.0 ACTIONS TO REDUCE UPOPS EMISSIONS FROM OPEN

WASTE BURNING

4.1 Overall UPOPs Action Plan

With an end-goal of reducing UPOPs releases from the open burning of solid waste, Legazpi City has

identified a set of priority activities to expand waste collection coverage area and to facilitate the

closure and rehabilitation of Banquerohan dumpsite. Activities, responsible offices, schedules and

resource considerations are further shown in Gantt Chart under Annex 4. They are grouped under the

following predefined five (5) sub-project components and further described in the subsections below.

Component 1: Sub-Project management and other preparatory stages, including mobilization,

procurement and establishment of environment and social safeguards

Component 2: Capacity development of key LGU personnel (city and barangay level) on UPOPs and

BAT/BEPs to reduce the release of UPOPs

Component 3: Application and demonstration of BAT/BEP to prevent and control combustion at the

disposal site(s)

Component 4: Application and demonstration of BAT/BEP to discourage open burning by

households, establishments and recyclers

Component 5: Integrated performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting system

4.1.1 Component 1 – Sub-Project management and other preparatory stages, including

mobilization, procurement and establishment of environment and social safeguards

Key preparatory work undertaken to provide a sustainable framework for the development and

implementation of this UPOPs Action Plan is synthesized in the subsections below.

Activity 1.1. Preparatory Works and Mobilization

Preparatory work has been undertaken and concerned parties mobilized to ensure efficient

participation of Legazpi City in the IPOPs Project. This includes signing of a Memorandum of

Agreement (MOA) between DENR and the City Government of Legazpi on October 4, 2012 to

formalize its participation to Activity 2.3 of IPOPs Project. In line with the MOA, the Legazpi City

IPOPs Action Team has been set up to lead, coordinate and to implement this UPOPs Action Plan. Its

composition roles and responsibilities are described in Annex 2.

Coordination mechanisms have also been established. The Legazpi City Team, including EMB-RO

and other concerned LGU offices, have been trained on project management, procurement, and

financial management as well as UPOPs and how reduction of UPOPs may be ensured through

sustainable SWM. The training took place in several stages from November 2012 to March 2013.

Activity 1.2. Detailed Implementation Plans, including Environment and Social Safeguards

The ESMP presents an overview of the existing dumpsite (see Annex 5). It summarizes the possible

environmental and social impacts of the site preparation of the closure and rehabilitation of

Banquerohan dumpsite. The ESMP has been formulated based on Annex 5 of the Environmental and

Social Assessment Framework for the Philippine Integrated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPS)

Management Project (GEF Grant No. TF095839), December 2010. In developing the ESMP of this

Action Plan, it is recognized the important Bank’s Safeguard Policies that are triggered by the sub-

project. Among those safeguard policies, only OP 4.01 on Environmental Assessment is triggered by

the sub-project. In the crafting of ESMP, reference was also made to the Philippine safeguard policies

and environmental laws and regulations which include the Philippine EIS System (PD 1586), the

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003), Toxic Substances and Hazardous and




Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 (RA 6969), Clean Air Act of 1999 (RA 8749), Clean Water Act

of 2004 (RA 9275), and the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997 (RA 8371).

For the environmental aspects of the project, long-term impacts would be highly positive although

there are major areas of concern or negative impacts that may arise during the site clearing, movement

and profiling of waste during closure works and a few years during rehabilitation and aftercare. (See

Annex 5-ESMP).

As regards the social aspects of the project, there are about 91 waste pickers whose livelihood is

dependent on waste recovery at the site. To improve the livelihood of these people a specific

livelihood improvement program has to be set up and implemented. This program is reflected in

Annex 5 (ESMP) and subsumed under the OP 4.01.

Activity 1.3. Procurement and Disbursement

Based on the approved UPOPs Action Plan, the LGU Action Team will lead the preparation of the

technical document requirements, such as specifications and drawings, bill of quantities, and other

relevant technical data, as part of the Philippine Bidding Documents (PBD) 4th Edition, December

2010 for the procurement of identified works and goods following the World Bank procedures.

The Procurement and Disbursement Plans for the project are embodied in the approved Fiduciary

Manual. The Fiduciary Manual ensures that LGU’s procurement of goods and services are based on

the approved procurement guidelines while disbursements of the sub-project funds are timely enough

to flawlessly implement the activities contained in the Action Plan.

4.1.2 Component 2 - Capacity development of key LGU personnel (city and barangay level)

on UPOPs and BAT/BEPs to reduce the release of UPOPs

The capacity development of key LGU personnel (city and barangay level) on UPOPs and BAT/BEPs

to reduce the release of UPOPs is a cross cutting issue of this UPOP project and therefore each

mission is organized in such a way that the sub-project consultant (national and international) have

working sessions, meetings and site visits with all relevant representatives of the LGU.

Mission 1 (18 March 2013)

The sub-project involves the implementation of UPOP reduction activities in the collection and

disposal window of solid waste. The capacity development was focused on the UPOPs, in general, and

on the effect and the BAT/BEP of the UPOP reduction measures during mission one.

Mission 2 (15-16 June 2013)

Assistance and capacity development on the implementation of a number of different UPOPs emission

reduction measures as mentioned above was the major concern of mission 2.

The consultants visited LGU-Legazpi to assist in the formulation of this UPOP Action Plan. The two-

day program started with an introduction followed by the presentation of UPOP Action Plan status by

LGU. The consultants provided feedback on the draft sections of the UPOP Action Plan and together

discussed on how to proceed to the formulation of UPOPs Action Plan. This discussion was followed

by work sessions on Component 4 & 3 and Component 5, 1 & 2. The mission was finalized by

planning the remaining tasks for the action plan and the planning LGU/City activities that are

preconditions for the implementation of the selected UPOP reduction actions under this sub-project.

Component 2 rests on the premise that the key implementers within the City are unfamiliar with POPs

and how to quantify and achieve the reductions of UPOPs (including PCDD/F) from solid wastes that

will have bearing in the careful planning and implementing the technical aspect of the subproject. It is

also important the implementers become familiar with the subproject management protocols to ensure

conformance with such protocols, which include the complete, quality and timely preparations and




submissions of reports and documents. Particular attention will also be given to the replicability and

sustainability of activities, as well as to the sharing of lessons learned, the subproject being a

demonstration project. Thus the following activities under this component are described below.

Activity 2.1 Training-Seminar (on the IPOPs Project and BAT/BEP to prevent UPOPs) to

members of the IPOPs Action Team and Support Offices

Prior to conducting IEC campaigns about UPOPs and BAT/BEPs to reduce the release of UPOPs, the

members of the Local IPOPs Action Team who attended the central training program will conduct

echo training to other members, including the City Council for them to be aware about the sub-Project,

the UPOPs and on what they can do and how they can take part in order to reduce the emission of

UPOPs (including PCDD/F) to the environment and thus prevent its effect to the health of the people

in the community. All members would then proceed to capacitate other concerned LGU personnel as

well as the barangay officials and volunteers through trainings and seminars.

This would be a one (1)-day seminar with 15 participants. Venue will be at the City Hall. Topics

would include an overview of the IPOPs Project, Nature and effects of UPOPs (including PCDD/F),

BAT/BEP options, Presentation on the Legazpi City UPOPs Action Plan, the procurement processes,

financial management, sub-project monitoring and evaluation. Estimated cost is PhP 17,500.

Activity 2.2 Training on the Management and Operation and Monitoring of the proposed Closure

and Rehabilitation Works at Legazpi City’s Open Dumpsite including ESMP

Implementation (Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting of Safeguard Compliance)

A major component of the Legazpi UPOPs Action Plan is the closure and rehabilitation of the city’s

open dumpsite to reduce the UPOPs from open burning. In order for the implementation phase to be

effective and well-coordinated, the concerned personnel at the disposal facility needs to be oriented

about the (1) objectives, components and approaches of the sub-project; (2) the process of the closure

and rehabilitation of the dumpsite including the operation and maintenance of the site, and (3) ESMP

implementation broken into sub-activities as monitoring and evaluation and reporting of

environmental and social safeguard compliance.

This would be a one (1)-day seminar with 18 participants who will be involved in dumpsite closure

activities as well as SLF operations and maintenance. Venue will be at the site in Banquerohan. Topics

would include an overview of the IPOPs Project, Dumpsite burning as a source of UPOPs,

Presentation on the updated SCRP, Detailed engineering design for SCRP and how to rehabilitate and

maintain the dumpsite. Estimated cost is PhP 5,640.

Activity 2.3 Seminar-Workshop on UPOPs and Barangay-Level BAT/BEP options to Stakeholders

(Barangay Leaders, Purok Leaders, Health Workers, Agriculturists, Action Officers)

Since the dumpsite will be fully closed and the useful life of the landfill has to be maximized, the city

government hopes that segregated waste collection would be further improved and backyard burning

would be reduced through the advocacy campaigns. The support and commitment of barangay

officials and functionaries are critical in this case. Through the seminar-workshop, participants are also

expected to prepare an Action Plan for implementation to respective barangays and offices concerned.

This would be conducted in ten (10) batches of two (2)-day seminar-workshops. A total of 628

participants from 70 barangays will be invited to participate. Attendees will include the barangay

chairpersons, barangay council committee heads on health and environment, purok leaders,

agricultural technicians, city health representatives and OCENR action officers. Venue will be at the

City Hall. Topics would include an overview of the IPOPs Project, awareness on the nature and

origins of UPOPs, emphasis on open burning as UPOPs source, health and environmental effects of

UPOPs, community-level options to reduce dioxin and furan emissions, status of ESWM program

implementation and an action planning workshop at the barangay level. Estimated total cost is PhP

217,500.




4.1.3 Component 3 - Application and demonstration of BAT/BEP to prevent and control

combustion at the disposal site(s)

For the disposal window, the City Government intends to minimize environmental impacts, including

the reduction of UPOPs emissions from unintentional waste burning, by applying BAT/BEP in the

closure and rehabilitation of the Banquerohan Dumpsite. This includes access road with drainage

system, site clearing, waste profiling, application of clay and topsoil cover, perimeter slope protection,

leachate collection and recirculation, gas venting, monitoring wells and perimeter fencing.

In line with this, Legazpi City intends to apply for GEF funding within the scope of this UPOPs

project for a select number of activities. However, pre-requisite and complementary activities have to

be implemented by the LGU utilizing their own funds and resources. Immediate concerns while the

UPOPs funding is being processed include:

Finalization of budgetary requirements under Program of Works and funding sources

Training of field personnel and workers on the implementation of dumpsite SCRP

Additional measures to provide alternative livelihood for waste pickers

Initial conceptual planning for future SLF in preparation to the filling up of the first two cells

The aforementioned activities by the LGU will guarantee that UPOPs project investments are

sustained. The selected UPOPs activities under the disposal window (proposed for GEF funding) are:

Construction of access road with drainage system

Trench excavation and backfill

Gathering, re-grouping and stockpiling (includes site clearing and waste profiling)

Embankment fill with compaction (application of compacted soil cover)

Top soil (application of top soil cover)

Perimeter slope protection

Leachate collection, HDPE pipes and fittings, manhole and leachate recirculation

Gas venting system

Construction of 2 units of monitoring wells (with concrete apron and barrier post)

Boundary (perimeter) fencing at the eastern section (barbwire with concrete post)

Descriptions of each of the activities under the disposal window are provided in Table 5.

Table 5: Description of Activities under the Disposal Window

Activities Description

1) Construction of

access road with

drainage system

An internal access road will be concreted to support smooth closure and

rehabilitation works as well as for future use/development, e.g.,

centralized composting facility. It will include a drainage system to divert

surface runoff away from the dumpsite. Activities include sub-grade

preparation, base correction and shoulder construction as well as pouring

of 0.20-m thick concrete over 540 m2 road.

2) Trench excavation

and backfill

As part of site preparations, about 1,612.50 m3 of earth will be excavated

and backfilled. This is done primarily in preparation for laying out the

leachate collection and recirculation system and partly for clearing waste

deposits.

3) Site clearing and

waste profiling:

Gathering, re-

grouping, grading

and sub-grade

preparation

The site will be cleared while waste deposits will be consolidated. Waste

will be pushed to a manageable area of 2.322 hectares for final closure

activities. Cut-and-fill method of grading of waste will apply. Total

amount of spilled waste will still have to be estimated but target final

slope will be 1:3. Whenever applicable, IWS will be hired to provide

unskilled manpower.




Activities Description

4) Application of

intermediate/final

soil cover (clay and

topsoil)

Final cover consists of a 45-cm compacted soil and 15cm thick loose

topsoil. Clayey soil is available at the site. A backhoe and a truck will be

used to excavate and haul these inert materials for use as

intermediate/final soil cover. A bulldozer will be used to apply, spread and

compact clayey soil for top/side embankment over 8,395.56 m2 of

dumpsite area with recent waste dumping. Other sections within the

23,220 m2. dumpsite is already covered with clayey soil and will just be

subject to waste compaction. A 0.15-cm of topsoil will then be loosely

applied to the entire area.

5) Perimeter slope

protection

To further protect slope stability, a 3-m bench will be graded and planted

with wedella grass (also known as creeping peanut) over 972.2 lineal

meters of dumpsite perimeter. This will be applied from 0 to 3m along the

slope from the base, which covers an area of 2,916.60 m2.

6) Leachate collection

system with HDPE

pipes and fittings,

manhole and leachate

recirculation

The design of leachate collection and gas extraction system is done in one

module, i.e., gas extraction pipes are mounted over and along leachate

drainage lines. A manhole will be provided to allow for leachate

recirculation thereby allowing for earlier gas production.

7) Installation of gas

venting system

As shown in Figure 7, nine (9) units of perforated 100 mm diameter

schedule 20 G.I. landfill gas extraction pipes will be placed about 50 m

apart (or less) from each other. Estimated length of these pipes is 6 m but

may vary depending on actual depth of the waste, which includes the

portions buried in waste, soil cover layers and the exposed venting

section. Each pipe is placed in concentricity with a gravel-filled dry well

for protection and enhanced gas collection.

8) Installation of two

(2) units of

monitoring wells

Upstream and downstream monitoring wells shall be installed at the site to

monitor any environmental impacts caused by the development works

during closure. The wells will have concrete apron and barrier post. These

wells will also serve for long-term post-closure monitoring of water

quality around the site in preparation for future land use plans.

9) Installation of

boundary (perimeter)

fence

About 300 lineal meters of fence will be installed along the southern and

eastern periphery of the dumpsite. The fence will also serve as

demarcation line of the boundary of the government property. This will

consist of concrete post spaced 3 m apart with barbwires placed at 0.2 to

0.3 m intervals.

Activities under Table 5 are in reality part of the ESMP thus would require diligent monitoring and

evaluation and feedbacking through periodic reporting in order to ensure compliance with all pertinent

environmental and social safeguard requirements.




Figure 7. Layout plan and details of gas venting system

Furthermore, the UPOPs activities proposed for GEF funding under the collection window are:

Purchase of 4.5 m3 city dump truck for expansion of service area to 8 more brgys.

Purchase of eight (8) units of motorized barangay waste collection vehicles/carts

The Implementation Plan including the detailed design (Annex 4), the cost estimates (Annex 1) and

Environmental and Social Management Plan (Annex 5) for the selected UPOP activities are presented

in this UPOPs action plan. The GEF-funded measures have to be implemented before September 2014.

4.1.4 Component 4 - Application and demonstration of BAT/BEP to discourage open

burning by households, establishments and recyclers

Measures to discourage open burning by households, establishments and recyclers will be

implemented and financed by the City Government of Legazpi City under the framework of the SWM

Plan. The prevention of burning of solid wastes at the source community will involve the following

improvements: waste segregation, composting, recycling, collection efficiency, IEC, establish linkages

with waste consolidators, and continual monitoring of solid waste burning.

Activity 4.1 Enhancing the regulatory and enforcement framework for restriction of open burning

To prevent the occurrence of backyard burning in households, establishments and institutions, the

Local Chief Executive will issue an Executive Order directing all the barangays to implement and/or

enforce the ordinance prohibiting the open burning (CO No. 017-2009). The Executive Order will

explain the background and rationale of the EO as well as the guidelines in implementing/enforcing

the EO. A more specific guideline or process for its implementation and/or enforcement will also be

prepared. Brochures and/or flyers will also be produced that will serve as materials for the information,

education and communication campaign.

Activity 4.2 Advocacy Programs and IEC on the avoidance of open burning

To raise the awareness of the residents and communities regarding the IPOPs Project and negative

effect and impact of open burning to human health and the environment, the City will conduct

information, education and communication (IEC) campaign activities. Brochures and/or flyers will be

developed and reproduced by the City to serve as materials for its information, education and

communication campaign activities. These will be distributed to barangays and to various sectors




particularly to households. Barangay Assembly and/or Purok Meetings will also be conducted in all

the 70 barangays of the City in order to explain the advocacy that is being done.

Development and reproduction of IEC campaign materials

IEC is a must and should be continuous in order to attain the objectives set for the sub-project and to

sustain it. One of the best approaches in disseminating information is through the distribution of

brochures/flyers to all sectors concerned and installation of posters/signages at strategic locations of

the city and barangays. Hence this activity design is prepared for the development, reproduction and

posting of brochures, flyers, posters and billboards to effectively disseminate the information about the

implementation of the IPOPs Management Project - its objective, causes and effects of UPOPs to

health of humans and the environment, and others. Total estimated cost is PhP 305,400.

Orientation meetings to communities of all barangays through barangay and purok assemblies

Buy-in campaigns with communities will be done to engage their support against backyard burning.

The Punong Barangay and the two (2) Kagawads Chair on Environment and Health who attended the

as proposed in Activity 2.2 will facilitate the activities in their respective barangays and will also act

as resource persons on selected topics. Brochures/flyers will be distributed during the activity. Target

participants are the community members (households, business, institution and other sectors residing

within the barangay). Invitations will be done by barangay officials through announcements, e.g.,

letters or public billboards). Total estimated budget is PhP 378,000.

Public UPOPs awareness campaigns through radio plugs

Another effective means to further promote the IPOPs Project to all sectors concerned is through the

media particularly through the radio. The City of Legazpi will conduct a radio plugging about the sub-

Project to at least three (3) radio stations within three (3) months period to be done during the peak of

IEC activities that will be conducted. This will be done simultaneously with the conduct of Barangay

Assembly/Purok Meetings, the distribution of brochures/flyers and the installation of posters/signages

about the sub-Project. Estimated cost is PhP 90,000.

Activity 4.3 Improvement of waste segregation at source and related measures (application of 3R

approach; education, improved infrastructure with separation bin, composting

facilities, support/formalizing of informal sector working at community level)

Part of the IEC for barangays is the instruction of the strict compliance to the ESWM program/system

of the city particularly the practice of segregation at source to support segregated waste collection.

Focus will be given to the 21 barangays, which are not yet covered by collection system. The residents

will also be encouraged to practice the 3Rs of waste management, i.e., reduce, reuse and recycle.

These non-implementing barangays of the ESWM Program will be covered gradually by the city in

the expansion of the program. The ESWM system suitable to these rural barangays will be established

such as enforcing to households, institutions and other waste generators, use of at least three (3)

receptacles/bins as temporary storage of waste at sources, establishment of BMRDOCs, and the

collection of segregated waste by the designated Eco-aides. Processing of waste particularly

biodegradables will be encouraged at households, purok and barangay level since these barangays are

located in the rural areas and they have sufficient areas for composting.

Activity 4.4 Expansion of waste collection system to eight (8) more barangays to discourage open

burning at the community level

At present, only 49 barangays (all 45 urban barangays plus 4 rural barangays) are already covered by

the waste collection system. The city government hopes to expand it to eight (8) more rural barangays

in order to incentivize people not to burn their waste. Direct beneficiaries would be 5,135 households.

With respect to the welfare of the economically displaced wastepickers (due to dumpsite closure), the

LGU may employ them as drivers of the additional collection vehicles (the 8 motorized barangay

waste collection vehicles) and MRF cum composting workers.




Orientation and planning meetings with barangay officials/leaders

Eight rural barangays that are adjacent to those already implementing the ESWM Program are targeted

for expansion. These barangays are part of the twenty-one (21) rural barangays that are not yet covered

by the ESWM Program of the city. These are the priority barangays to implement the program from

among the 21 non-implementing barangays since they affect the implementing barangays with their

wrong waste management practices such as non-segregation, burning and improper disposal of waste.

The target barangays are as follows: Pawa, Dita, San Joaquin, Bagong Abre, Buyuan, Estanza, Lamba

and Banquerohan. These barangays will undergo capability building workshops in order to prepare its

leaders, volunteers and the whole community about the implementation of the ESWM Program. Eight

(8) half-day trainings for 28 persons would cost PhP 5,600.

Conduct of Barangay Assembly and /or Purok Meetings on ESWM

The target participants are the households, establishments, institutions and other sectors residing

and/or operating within the barangay. They will be invited and informed by the barangay through

posting an announcement or distributing letters of invitation. Total cost for all 8 barangays with 110

participants each is estimated at PhP 44,000.

Training-seminar cum local tour of existing BMRDOCs and the SLF at Brgy. Banquerohan

Five (5) participants each (3 officials and two sectoral representatives) from the 8 expansion barangays

will be invited to attend the training-seminar. They will also visit existing operational BMRDOCs in

the city, learn from barangay practitioners, and will have an appreciation tour on where residual wastes

end up, i.e., the landfill at Barangay Banquerohan. Total estimated cost is PhP 32,500.

Activity 4.5 Provisions for city and barangay waste collection vehicles and bins and MRF cum

composting facility

One factor why a household or community resorts to backyard burning is due to non-collection of

waste by the barangay or city. As stated in Activity 4.4, Legazpi City plans to expand its waste

collection service area from 49 to 57 barangays. With gradual expansion, eight (8) more barangays

would each need motorized collection equipment and sets of tri-colored waste collection bins. To

support this, the city government would also need to purchase one (1) additional unit of dump truck

for residual waste collection. Table 6 shows indicative budget costs.

Table 6. Estimated cost for the purchase of waste collection vehicles and storage bins

Equipment Particulars Amount, PhP

One (1) unit of brand new dump truck

(for residual waste collection by the city)

Capacity of 4.5 cubic

meters PHP 2,500,000

Eight (8) units of motorized collection

vehicles (for segregated waste collection by

barangays)

Eight (8) units

motorcycle with

fabricated side cars @

100,000.00 each

PHP 800,000

Industrial waste bins

32 tri-colored bins @

6,000.00 each

(2 sets per barangay)

PHP 288,000

Total PHP 3,588,000

In order for the LGU to implement the proposed MRF cum composting facility, the LGU is applying

for an additional financial assistance from GEF financed MRF. To date, the LGU has submitted a

concept paper for their proposed MRF cum composting facility. However, the LGU will need to

further develop the submitted concept into a concrete business plan or a feasibility study for

consideration by DENR under GEF financed MRF.




4.1.5 Component 5 - Integrated performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting system

This component, integrated performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting system, will ensure the

consolidation of the results of the sub-project activities to deliver complete, with desired quality, and

timely technical reporting to various concerned parties. The monitoring and evaluation will cover both

the activities at the dumpsite in the scope of this UPOPs project and the preconditions for these

activities. The UPOPs project integrated performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting system

must likewise include the requirements of the ESMP to ensure compliance with the environmental and

social safeguard requirements.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Legazpi City will follow the standards and protocols for the subproject performance monitoring and

evaluation of the IPOPs Project. The performance indicators will be detained with the EMB-PMO

during the preparatory stage, covering the activities inputs, outputs and outcomes. Intermediate and

final reports will be prepared and submitted as required in each every stage of the subproject. This will

cover the performance related to budget plan, procurement plan, development plans, and

environmental and social safeguards.

Tools for monitoring will involve devising of forms and video documentation of activities to be shared

with other LGUs, supported with monthly photographs of the site and key activities. The Action Team

and the ESWM Board will attend to cases of internal oversights, and with the EMB-PMO pertaining to

major oversights involving standards set for the sub-projects. The performance indicators that will be

used to monitor this activity are given in Section 6 (Results-monitoring framework).

Reporting

Under the sub-project management, this component will ensure the consolidation of the results of the

subproject activities to deliver complete, quality, and timely technical reports and documents to

various concerned parties. This activity will involve the tedious processes to ensure the adequacy,

quality, and analysis of data in terms of achieving the standards of performance will be set.

The LGU will prepare and submit the required Action Plan Completion Report (APCR), Action Plan

Sustainability Operations Program (APSOP). Through the documentation of the various demonstration

activities, the LGU will participate in the Knowledge Sharing Conferences.

The reporting schedule for the UPOPs project in relation to selected activities for Legazpi City is

presented in Table 7 and based on the reporting schedule given in the inception report.

Table 7. Sub-Project Reporting Schedule

no Deliverable

Title

Subtasks covered Date of

submission

2 Interim

Report 1

Task 2.1 Progress report - Assistance to LGUs in the Preparation

of Documents for Project Participation

First Draft Action Plan

Task 2.2 Progress report - Assistance to LGUs in the Preparation

of Various sub-Project Implementation Documents

Second Draft Action Plan

Within 6

months

3 Interim

Report 2

Task 2.1 Final report - Assistance to LGUs in the Preparation of

Documents for sub-Project Participation

Task 2.2 Final report

Assistance to LGUs in the Preparation of Various sub-Project

Implementation Documents

Final Action Plan

Task 2.3 Progress report Assistance to LGUs in Implementation

and Monitoring of Activities in the Action Plan

Within 12

months

4 Interim

Report 3

Task 2.3 Progress report

Assistance to LGUs in Implementation and Monitoring of

Within 21

months




no Deliverable

Title

Subtasks covered Date of

submission

Activities in the Action Plan

5 Interim

Report 4

Task 2.4 Final report

Preparation of Individual LGU Assistance Completion Reports

Task 2.5 Progress report Preparation and Submission of sub-

Project Completion Report

Within 23

months

4.2 Screening and Selection of Specific Action Plan for GEF and LGU Funding

4.2.1 Criteria for the Selection of Sub-Project Activities Eligible for GEF Funding

Tables 8 and 9 provide the menu of technical alternatives and assistance for disposal and collection

windows respectively. Guided with these criteria, the LGU in close consultation and coordination

with the sub-Project Consultant and guidance from DENR and WB has selected specific technical

works and activities for execution under this sub-Project.

Table 8: Menu of Technical Alternatives and Assistance for Disposal Window

Initiative Indicative

Activities/Expenditures

Indicative Technical

Assistance

I. Arrest Current Burning Soil cover

Fire suppression foams and

equipment to stop burning and

reshape /cap burning dumpsite

areas

Site assessment and

advisory services

Training for landfill

operators and fire

departments on fire

detection and suppression

II. Prevent Future Burning

A. Landfill/Dumpsite

Operations

Soil cover

Equipment for compaction and

cover

Training on operation of

landfill and landfill gas

facilities to prevent

burning

B. Full Closure of

Dumpsite

Soil Cover

Works for effective compaction

and cover

Landfill gas management

Enhancement of dump

closure plan

Technical advice during

dump closure

C. Improved Security

Improved security

Safety and waste inspection

systems

Establishment of rules and

procedures to prevent

ignition from scavenges,

hot or ignitable wastes

Maintenance work

*For LGUs with burning dumpsites

Table 9 Menu of Technical Alternatives and Assistance for Collection Window*

Initiative Indicative Activities/Expenditures Indicative Technical

Assistance

Advocacy

Advocacy materials and dissemination

campaigns to reduce burning and explain health

and environmental issues

Consultations and advocacy

strategy

Enforcement

Logistical, technical support equipment and other

goods for improved monitoring and enforcement

Drafting of LGU ordinances,

resolutions and guidelines

Technical Collection trucks Logistical optimization of




Collection bins, community collection stations

Repair and maintenance equipment and facilities

Composting as an alternative to burning for areas

without collection

collection systems

Design of new collection

approach

Training on good collection

practices and operation and

maintenance

*For areas with significant backyard burning

Table 10 presents the Overall UPOP Action Plan and Sustainability Plan for implementation for the

years 2013 to 2019, while Table 11 shows the specific works, goods and services that will undergo

procurement process using the Philippine Bidding Documents (PBD) 4th Edition, December 2010 as

harmonized with the procurement procedure of the World Bank. Payments for the procurements of

these works, goods and services shall be jointly financed by the GEF and LGU. Table 12 provides the

summary of activities that are proposed to be funder GEF. For Legazpi City, the spread of the UPOP

Action Plan that will be procured covers i) the prevention of future burning under the disposal window;

ii) expansion of collection coverage, advocacy and enforcement under the collection window. To

ensure sustainability of these initiatives, the LGU shall provide the necessary implementation support

comprising of social and environmental enhancement programs, waste diversion initiatives, sub-

project monitoring and evaluation, provision of awards and incentives and other human and fund

compliments.




Table 10. Overall UPOP Action Plan and Sustainability Plan (1of 3)

Windows Initiatives Specific Technical Works and Activities and Expenditures

LGU Legazpi Exposure

GEF Exposure

(GEF Financial

Assistance) UPOPs Action Plan Sustainability Phase (Indicative Costs) TOTAL LGU

EXPOSURES 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2014-2015-2016

1 Disposal

Window

1.1 Prevent Future

Burning 1.1.1 Safe Closure and Rehabilitation Plan (SCRP)

1.1.1.1 Closure of Open Dumpsite

a) Gathering, re-grouping and stockpiling of wastes

(Includes site clearing, grading and sub-grading

preparation) - "profiling"

1,775,521.98

b) Application of compacted clay cover (0.45m thick;

A=8,395.56 sq.m.)

2,816,882.44

c) Application of top soil cover (0.15m thick; A =

23,220.00 sq.m.)

3,010,547.63

d) Turfing/vegetation (Coverage area = 23,220.00 sq.m.)

1,366,335.73

e) Gas venting system

52,929.68

f) Boundary fence (Perimeter) fencing of the South/Eastern half of the property (300.00 l.m. (barb

wire with concrete post)

416,145.25

g) Leachate collection system (Integrated design w/ filters

& cushion, HDPE pipes & fittings w/ HDPE leachate manhole and include trench excavation)

2,052,032.93 2,052,032.93

h) Leachate recirculation tank (1-unit, 6.00m x 6.00m x

2.80m)

710,302.62 710,302.62

i) Monitoring well (Includes Concrete Apron & Barrier Post)

111,491.46 111,491.46

j) Construction of access road (For closure and

rehabilitation works as well future use/development )

735,557.82

735,557.82

k) Drainage system and backfill (In preparation of leachate

collection system)

675,319.83

675,319.83

1.1.1.2 Maintenance of closed/rehabilitated dumpsite 300,000.00 350,000.00 400,000.00 450,000.00 500,000.00 2,000,000.00

a) Leachate re-circulation

b) Vegetation/Landscaping

c) Monitoring of leachate and gas emission

d) Repair of eroded slopes and ditches for water surface

runoff

1.1.2 Operation and Maintenance of Existing SLF (Phase 1) (Life service: 2013-2017)

1.1.2.1 Operation & maintenance of SLF Phase I (Manpower, fuel,

oil & lubricants, maintenance of heavy equipment, PPEs,

Etc.)

3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 3,100,000.00 3,400,000.00 3,700,000.00 4,000,000.00 4,300,000.00 27,500,000.00

1.1.2.2 Closure/Final Capping/Landscaping and maintenance of

SLF-Phase I

Budget integrated in Item No. 1, B-1.1

1.1.3 Development of SLF Phase II (Life Service:2018-2023)

1.1.3.1 Lot negotiation

1.1.3.2 Purchase of lot and preparation of detailed engineering

design and program of works

1,000,000.00

1,000,000.00

1.1.3.3 Mobilization and construction of SLF Phase II 10,000,000.00 10,000,000.00

20,000,000.00

1.1.3.4 Operation and maintenance

Budget integrated in Item No. 1, B-1.1

1.1.4 Development of SLF Phase III (Planning starts 2 years before the

closure of SLF Phase II)

Budget integrated in Item No. 2




Table 10. Overall UPOP Action Plan and Sustainability Plan (2of 3)

Windows Initiatives Specific Technical Works and Activities and Expenditures


GEF Exposure

(GEF Financial

Assistance) UPOPs Action Plan Sustainability Phase (Indicative Costs) TOTAL LGU

EXPOSURES 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2014-2015-2016

2

Collection

Window

2.1 Expansion of collection

coverage to 21 remaining barangays

2.1.1 Garbage collection on existing 49 covered barangays

2.1.1.1 Existing IEC Initiatives

a) Advocacy on ESWM on existing 49 covered barangays 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 650,000.00

b) Collection of segregated waste from the barangays (manpower, fuel, oil & lubricants, maintenance of

collection/hauling trucks, PPEs, Etc.)

6,000,000.00 6,000,000.00 6,000,000.00 6,000,000.00 6,000,000.00 6,000,000.00 6,000,000.00 6,000,000.00 48,000,000.00

2.1.2 Expansion of waste collection coverage to 21 remaining barangays

2.1.2.1Advocacy of ESWM to expanded barangays (2014-2015 - 8 barangays; 2016 - 7 barangays; 2017 - 6 barangays)

82,100.00 80,000.00 80,000.00 Budget integrated in Item No. 2, A-1 242,100.00

2.1.2.2Purchase of the following facilities/equipment to cover the

waste collection in 21 remaining barangays

a) Purchase of city dump truck/maintenance

180,000.00 3,200,000.00 220,000.00 240,000.00 250,000.00 4,090,000.00 9,900,000.00

b) Purchase of barangay waste collection

vehicle/maintenance by the barangays

840,000.00 720,000.00

1,560,000.00 800,000.00

c)

Purchase of tri-color bins/maintenance by the barangays

288,000.00 147,000.00 108,000.00

543,000.00

2.2 Advocacy on UPOPs 2.2.1 Advocacy Programs and IEC on the avoidance of open burning

2.2.1.1 Development and Reproduction of IEC materials on

UPOPs 305,400.00

305,400.00

2.2.1.2 Orientation meetings to communities of all barangays

378,000.00

378,000.00

2.2.1.3Public awareness campaign on UPOPs through radio

plugging 90,000.00

90,000.00

2.3 Enforcement 2.3.1 Production/Reproduction of citation tickets/ Enforcement of

ESWM/UPOPs ordinances

75,000.00 75,000.00 75,000.00 75,000.00 75,000.00 375,000.00

2.4 Capacity Development on

UPOPs

2.4.1 IPOPs BAT/BEP Training Seminar to IPOPs Action Team and

Support Offices 17,500.00

17,500.00

2.4.2 Training on UPOPs and Dumpsite SCRP for facility workers

5,640.00

5,640.00

2.4.3 Seminar-Workshop on UPOPs and Barangay-Level BAT/BEP options to include Resource Persons' honoraria, travel and

accommodation, etc.

289,692.00

289,692.00

2.5 Capacity Development on

ESWM

2.5.1 Training/Seminars/Observation Tours for Staff Development 150,000.00 150,000.00 150,000.00 150,000.00 150,000.00 150,000.00 150,000.00 150,000.00 1,200,000.00

2.6 Waste Diversion Initiatives (Processing and recovery)

2.6.1 Ecological Waste Management Center (MOOE, PS) 2.6.2 City Composting Facility (MOOE, PS)

2.6.3 City Common Marketing Facility cum Livelihood & Training

Center (MOOE, PS) 2.6.4 LegazpiCity Earth Savers Program implementation to 10

participating schools and expansion to other schools within the city

2.6.5 Plastic for Rice Project (Residual Plastic) 2.6.6 Research/Development of other alternative technologies on waste

reduction/processing/recycling

266,220.00 250,000.00 250,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 2,266,220.00

916,545.00 916,545.00 916,545.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 7,749,635.00

261,000.00 261,000.00 261,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 2,283,000.00

100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 1,300,000.00

50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 400,000.00

174,000.00 174,000.00 174,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 1,022,000

2.7 Awards/Incentives System 2.7.1 Provision of cash/in kind incentives to best performing barangays, Eco Aides, Eco Waste Managers, schools and institutions on

ESWM implementation

500,000.00 500,000.00 500,000.00 500,000.00 500,000.00 500,000.00 500,000.00 500,000.00 4,000,000.00

2.8 Other Personal Services (Technical/Administrative)

Lumpsum

2.8.1 Salaries and wages of staff 2.8.2 Benefits and overtime

2.8.3 Other logistical expenses

3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 15,000,000.00




Table 10. Overall UPOP Action Plan and Sustainability Plan (3 of 3)

Windows Initiatives Specific Technical Works and Activities and

Expenditures

LGU Legazpi Exposure GEF Exposure

(GEF Financial

Assistance)

Other Sources

(JSDF/SWAPP,

BCDI, IWS

Ben., Others)

UPOPs Action Plan Sustainability Phase (Indicative Costs) TOTAL LGU

EXPOSURES 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2014-2015-2016

2014-2015

2.9.1 Livelihood Projects for IWS

1,061,314 797,394.00

2.9 Social & Environmental

Enhancement Program

2.9.2 Support to Livelihood Project of IWS

2.9.3 Development of Nursery for forestry/ornamental plants

2.9.4 Support to/Development of community-based

livelihood programs

50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 250,000.00

200,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 1,000,000.00

50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 350,000.00

2.10 Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

2.10.1IPOPs Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

2.10.2 Monitoring and assessment of Barangay

ESWM implementation

180,000.00 180,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 860,000.00

50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 650,000.00

GRAND TOTAL 11,517,765.00 15,026,048.65

14,975,472.01

26,922,000.00 30,133,000.00 16,595,000.00 16,965,000.00 17,325,000.00 150,459,285.66

42,783,206

150,459,285.66 20,138,363

Summary of Percent Exposure % LGU Exposure = (42,783,206/62,921,569) x 100

= 68%%

% GEF Grant Exposure = (20,138,363/42,783,206) x 100

= 32%

Total UPOP AP = 42,783,206 + 20,138,363

= 62,921,569




Table 11. Specific UPOP Action Plan for Joint GEF and LGU Funding and Implementation (1of 2)

Windows Initiatives Specific Technical Works and Activities and Expenditures Total Cost

LGU Legazpi Exposure GEF Exposure (GEF Financial

Assistance) UPOPs Action Plan

2014-2015 2016

%

Exposure

Share

2014 2015

%

Exposure

Share

1 Disposal Window 1.1 Prevent

Future

Burning

1.1.1 Safe Closure and Rehabilitation Plan (SCRP)

1.1.1.1 Closure of Open Dumpsite

a) Gathering, re-grouping and stockpiling of wastes (Includes site clearing, grading

and sub-grading preparation) - "profiling"

1,775,521.98

1,775,521.98

100%

b) Application of compacted clay cover (0.45m thick; A=8,395.56 sq.m.)

2,816,882.44

2,816,882.44 100%

c) Application of top soil cover (0.15m thick; A = 23,220.00 sq.m.)

3,010,547.63

3,010,547.63 100%

d) Turfing/vegetation (Coverage area = 23,220.00 sq.m.) 1,366,335.73

1,366,335.73 100%

e) Gas venting system

52,929.68

52,929.68 100%

f) Boundary fence (Perimeter) fencing of the South/Eastern half of the property

(300.00 l.m. (barb wire with concrete post)

416,145.25

416,145.25 100%

g) Leachate collection system (Integrated design w/ filters & cushion, HDPE

pipes & fittings w/ HDPE leachate manhole and include trench excavation)

2,052,032.93

2,052,032.93 100%

h) Leachate recirculation tank (1-unit, 6.00m x 6.00m x 2.80m)

710,302.62

710,302.62 100%

i) Monitoring well (Includes Concrete Apron & Barrier Post)

111,491.46

111,491.46 100%

j) Construction of access road (For closure and rehabilitation works as well future

use/development )

735,557.82

735,557.82 100%

k) Drainage system and backfill (In preparation of leachate collection system)

675,319.83

675,319.83 100%

l) Operation & maintenance of SLF Phase I (Manpower, fuel, oil & lubricants,

maintenance of heavy equipment, PPEs, Etc.)

9,000,000 6,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 100%

m) Purchase of lot and preparation of detailed engineering design and program of

works 1,000,000.00

1,000,000.00 100%




Table 11. Specific UPOP Action Plan for Joint GEF and LGU Funding and Implementation (2of 2)

Windows Initiatives Specific Technical Works and Activities and Expenditures Total Cost


GEF Exposure (GEF Financial Assistance) UPOPs Action Plan

2014-2015 2016

%

Exposure

Share

2014 2015

%

Exposure

Share

2 Collection

Window

2.1 Advocacy

2.1.1 Advocacy on ESWM on existing 49 covered barangays 150,000 100,000.00 50,000.00 100%

2.1.2 Collection of segregated waste from the barangays (manpower, fuel, oil & lubricants, maintenance

of collection/hauling trucks, PPEs, Etc.) 18,000,000 12,000,000.00 6,000,000.00 100%

2.1.3 Advocacy of ESWM to expanded barangays (2013-2014 - 8 barangays; 2015 - 7 barangays; 2016 -

6 barangays) 82,100

82,100.00 100%

a) Purchase of city dump trucks/maintenance 9,900,000.00

9,900,000.00

100%

b) Purchase of barangay waste collection vehicle/maintenance by the barangays 800,000

800,000

100%

c) Purchase of tri-color bins/maintenance by the barangays 288,000

288,000.00 100%

2.1.4 Development and Reproduction of IEC materials on UPOPs 305,400 305,400.00

100%

2.1. 5 Orientation meetings to communities of all barangays 378,000 378,000.00

100%

2.1.6 Public awareness campaign on UPOPs through radio plugging 90,000 90,000.00

100%

2.2 Capacity

Development

on UPOPs

2.2.1 IPOPs BAT/BEP Training Seminar to IPOPs Action Team and Support Offices 17,500 17,500.00

100%

2.2.2 Training on UPOPs and Dumpsite SCRP for facility workers 5,640 5,640.00

100%

2.2.3 Seminar-Workshop on UPOPs and Barangay-Level BAT/BEP options to include Resource Persons'

honoraria, travel and accommodation, etc. 289,692 289,692.00

100%

2.3 Capacity

Development

on ESWM

2.3.1 Training/Seminars/Observation Tours for Staff Development 450,000 300,000.00 150,000.00 100%

2.3.2 Support to/Development of community-based livelihood programs 100,000 50,000.00 50,000.00 100%

2.4 Waste

Diversion

Initiatives

(Processing

and recovery)

2.4.1 Ecological Waste Management Center (MOOE, PS) 766,220 516,220 250,000.00 100%

2.4.2 City Composting Facility (MOOE, PS) 2,749,635.00 1,833,090 916,545.00 100%

2.4.3 City Common Marketing Facility cum Livelihood & Training Center (MOOE, PS) 783,000.00 522,000 261,000.00 100%

2.4.4 Legazpi City Earth Savers Program implementation to 10 participating schools and expansion to

other schools within the city 300,000 200,000.00 100,000.00 100%

2.4.5 Plastic for Rice Project (Residual Plastic) 150,000 100,000.00 50,000.00 100%

2.4.6 Research/Development of other alternative technologies on waste reduction/processing/recycling 522,000 348,000 174,000.00 100%

2.5

Awards/Incent

ives System

2.5.1 Provision of cash/in kind incentives to best performing barangays, Eco Aides, Eco Waste Managers,

schools and institutions on ESWM implementation 1,500,000 1,000,000.00 500,000.00 100%

2. 3

.

2.6 Livelihood

for IWS

2.6.1.1 Hog Raising Project

1,061,314 - 100%

1,061,314

2.6.2 Crop Farming

2.6.3 Buy & Sell of Scraps

2.6..4 Educational Support to IWS Youth

2.6. 5 Food Vending/Buy & Sell

2.7 Monitoring,

Evaluation

and Reporting

2.7.1 IPOPs Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting including compliance with ESMP 360,000,00 180,000.00 180,000.00 100%

2.7.2 Monitoring and assessment of Barangay ESWM and IWS Livelihood implementation 150,000 100,000.00 50,000.00 100%

GRAND TOTAL 62,921,569 42,783,206 68%% 20,138,363 32%




Table 12. Summary of Cost Estimates (Based on Detailed Estimates) Proposed for GEF-Funding

Major Cost Item

TOTAL

COST

(2013-2014)

(PhP)

PROCUREMENT OF WORKS

1. DISPOSAL WINDOW

1.1 Safe Closure and Rehabilitation Plan (SCRP)

1.1.1 Gathering, re-grouping and stockpiling of wastes (Includes site

clearing, grading and sub-grading preparation) - "profiling"

1,775,521.98

1.1.2 Application of compacted clay cover (0.45m thick; A=8,395.56 sq.m.

2,816,882.44

1.1.3 Application of top soil cover (0.15m thick; A=23,220.00 sq.m.) 3,010,547.63

1.1.4 Turfing/vegetation (Coverage area = 23,220.00 sq.m.)

1,366,335.73

1.1.5 Gas venting system 52,929.68

1.1.6 Boundary fence (Perimeter) fencing of the South/Eastern half of the

property (300.00 l.m. (barb wire with concrete post)

416,145.25

SUB-TOTAL 9,438,363.00

PROCUREMENT OF GOODS

2 - COLLECTION WINDOW

a. Purchase of one (1) city dump truck and eight (8) motorized barangay

waste collection vehicles and tri-color industrial bins 3,300,000.00

b. Purchase of 1 Unit Dump Truck for garbage collection 2,900,000

c. Purchase of 1 Unit Dump Truck for garbage hauling 4,500,000

SUB-TOTAL 10,700,000

TOTAL 20,138,363

4.3 Environment and Social Safeguards

The sub-project is Category B. In line with the World Bank requirements for Category B project, an

Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) has been prepared to support implementation of

this UPOPs Action Plan (See Annex 5). The ESMP sets out to provide a clear and sustainable

management response to the identified environmental and social impacts that are foreseen as a result of

the UPOPs Action Plan.

The ESMP has been formulated specifically for the final selected mitigation/reduction options selected

in this UPOPs Action Plan. The specific objective of this Environmental and Social Management Plan

(ESMP) is to describe the measures that will be implemented to ensure a situation that is stable and

acceptable from an environmental, social, and health and safety perspective.

Relevant World Bank Safeguard Policies that are triggered in this sub-project include the following:

Operational Policy (OP) 4.01 (Environmental Assessment) is triggered in this project since

there are potential adverse environmental impacts that are necessary to address and minimize.

Hence, negative environmental impacts during its construction and operation phases need to

be assessed and addressed.




OP 4.12 (Involuntary Resettlement) is not triggered as there is no land taking by the sub-

project. Social impacts are therefore subsumed under OP 4.01.

Under the Philippine condition, the following policy, legal, and administrative frameworks are

relevant in the formulation of environmental safeguard for the sub-Project:

Presidential Decree (PD) 1586 - Establishing the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement

System,

Republic Act (RA) No.9275 - Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

RA 6969 -Toxic substances & Hazardous & Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990

RA 8749 - Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, and

RA 9003 - Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program

PD 1584 or the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS) compliments OP 4.01 of

WB. It established the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process to enhance planning and

decision making. It should be noted that most of the provisions of the PEISS conform to the social and

environmental policies and requirements of OP 4.01.

On social safeguard formulation, there is no single policy that governs all aspects of land acquisition,

compensation and resettlement under the Philippine setting. Below are the enumeration of key legal

and administrative instruments most relevant to involuntary resettlement that are currently enforce

locally:

Republic Act No. 8371, otherwise known as “The Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997”

(IPRA)

The Bills of Rights of the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines states: In Article III,

Section 1, "No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law,

nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws." In Article III, Section 9,

"Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation."

Executive Order No. 1035 (1985) requires conducting of feasibility studies, public information

campaign, parcellary survey and assets inventory. It also provides for compensation for

acquired land at fair market value based on negotiations between owner and appraiser;

relocation assistance to tenants, farmers and other occupants; financial assistance to farmers

and agricultural tenants equivalent to the average harvest for the last three years but not less

than P15,000/hectare; disturbance compensation to agricultural lessees equivalent to 5 times

the average gross harvest during the last 5years; and compensation for improvement on land

acquired under Commonwealth Act No. 141 (CA 141)

Commonwealth Act No. 141 (CA 141) and Public Land Act (1936) institute classification and

means of administration, expropriation and disposition of alienable lands of the public domain

Supreme Court Ruling (1987) defines just compensation as fair and full equivalent to the loss

sustained to enable affected household to replace affected assets at current market prices

Republic Act No. 6389 provides for disturbance compensation to agricultural teases equivalent

to 4 times the average gross harvest in the last 5 years.

Republic Act No. 8974 (2000) which facilitates the acquisition of Right of Way (ROW), site

or location for National Government Infrastructure Projects and for other Purposes.

Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 8974 was also issued. This mandates the use of

replacement value of land and structures (without depreciation).

Republic Act No. 7279 (1992) "Urban Development and Housing Act" mandates the provision

of a resettlement site, basic services and safeguards for the homeless and underprivileged

citizens.

Republic Act No. 7160 (1991) "Local Government Code" which allows the local government

units to exercise the power of eminent domain for public use.

Annex 5 provides the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).




5.0 RESULTS MONITORING FRAMEWORK

For the purposes of evaluating the results and impacts of the implementation of the UPOPs Action

Plan vis-à-vis objectives and targets, the following indicators shall be used to determine the success of

implementation within the specified time period (Table 13).

Management

o Preconditions are met.

o Activities are implemented within the set time frame.

o Cost is within the allocated budget.

Sub-Project objectives

o Access road with drainage system is constructed

o Physical closure of Banquerohan dumpsite implemented (site clearing, waste profiling,

application of clay and topsoil cover, perimeter slope protection, leachate collection and

recirculation and gas venting)

o Monitoring wells are installed

o Perimeter fencing are installed at the dumpsite

o Expansion of collection service area to 8 more barangays through purchase of city dump truck

and segregated barangay collection vehicles

Impacts

o Air emissions

o Noise nuisances

o Soil and groundwater quality

o Surface water quality

o Social impacts

Table 13. Monitoring of performance indicators

Nr. Activity Performance

indicator

Target

Deadlines

Responsible

party

Monitoring

by

1 Management

1.1 Implemented within

the set time Planning

December

2016 LGU Consultant

1.2 Cost within the

allocated budget

LGU budget

appropriated by

city council for

2014/2015/2016.

GEF budget paid

to winning

bidder/contractor.

LGU budget

approved and

GEF budget

released by

October

2014 to Dec

2016

LGU Consultant

2 Preconditions to implement GEF-financed UPOPs components

2.1

Is the proposed

work and financial

plan acceptable to

PMO

Plan approval July 2014

LGU and

UPOPs project

management

LGU and

UPOPs

project

management

2.2

Have field

personnel been

trained on

implementing the

SCRP

Trained personnel August 2014 LGU

LGU and

UPOPs

project

management

2.3 Additional options

for waste pickers’

Additional

programs

October

2015 LGU

LGU and

UPOPs





indicator

Target

Deadlines

Responsible

party

Monitoring

by

livelihood

alternatives

implemented with

IWS

project

management

2.4

Conceptual

planning for future

SLF cell (No. 3)

initiated

Cell No. 3

conceptual plan

February

2016 LGU

LGU and

UPOPs

project

management

3 Implementation of GEF-financed activities for the closure of Banquerohan dumpsite

3.1

Construction of

access road with

drainage system

Length; Width;

Type of

construction

materials

First to 3rd

quarters

2016

LGU

LGU and

UPOPs

project

management

3.2

Have trench been

excavated and

backfilled to

prepare for drainage

Length

First to 3rd

quarters

2016 LGU

LGU and

UPOPs

project

management

3.3

Gathering, re-

grouping and

stockpiling

(includes site

clearing and waste

profiling)

Consistent slope

profile; Surface

area

First to 3rd

quarters

2016 LGU

LGU and

UPOPs

project

management

3.4

Embankment fill

with compaction

(application of

compacted soil

cover)

Consistent soil

cover thickness;

Surface area

First to 3rd

quarters

2016 LGU

LGU and

UPOPs

project

management

3.5

Top soil

(application of top

soil cover)

Consistent soil

cover thickness;

Surface area

First to 3rd

quarters

2016 LGU

LGU and

UPOPs

project

management

3.6 Perimeter slope

protection

Length; Surface

area

First to 3rd

quarters

2016 LGU

LGU and

UPOPs

project

management

3.7

Leachate collection,

HDPE pipes and

fittings, manhole

and leachate

recirculation (Note:

Design of leachate

collection and gas

extraction system is

done in one module)

Length

First to 3rd

quarters

2016

LGU

LGU and

UPOPs

project

management

3.8 Gas venting system

(pipes) Quantity

First to 3rd

quarters

2016 LGU

LGU and

UPOPs

project

management

3.9

Construction of 2

units of monitoring

wells (with concrete

apron and barrier

post)

Quantity

First to 3rd

quarters

2016 LGU

LGU and

UPOPs

project

management





indicator

Target

Deadlines

Responsible

party

Monitoring

by

3.10

Boundary

(perimeter) fencing

at the eastern

section (barbwire

with concrete post),

signifying complete

closure

Length

First to 3rd

quarters

2016 LGU

LGU and

UPOPs

project

management

4 Conformity with Environment and Social Safeguards Requirements/Plans

The details are provided in the ESMP documents. Please refer to the following Tables of

the ESMP document:

Table 5.1: Sub-Projects Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Table 7.4: Environmental Mitigation and Environmental Monitoring Plan for

Legazpi City’s Upops Action Plan

Table 7.6: Institutional Responsibilities for EMP Implementation

5 Contribution to overall goal of reducing UPOPs emissions

5.1

UPOPs emission

reduction

estimates/study

To be identified May 2015

LGU and

UPOPs project

management

LGU and

UPOPs

project

management