Solid Waste-Related Problems at TNHS: Basis for a Proposed TNHS Solid Waste Management Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Solid waste disposal is a worldwide problem that has significant environmental issues associated with it. The Talipan National High School, the biggest secondary school in Pagbilao District Experiences some problems related to waste management. The researcher is prompted to conduct this research to help the school in institutionalizing a program on management of wastes and propose a set of policies to systematize the waste segregation, on-site storage, collection, transfer and transport, processing and recovery and waste disposal.

METHODS

Descriptive-analysis and descriptive-comparative methods were used in finding research scientific inquiry. The researcher devised opinionnaire and questionnaire to gather relevant data from the teachers and students. For the completion of this research the data were treated statistically using frequency count, simple percentage, weighted arithmetic mean, and test-test.

RESULTS

The respondents noticed that (1) Trash bins are provided in the classroom and/or corridors. However, there are some individuals in the school who are just putting their trashes on the trash bins without considering the segregation of waste;( 2) There is no appropriate on-site storage; (3) The collection of waste is done every MWF; (4) There are assigned students disposed their solid waste following the MWF schedule but some failed to do their task hence keeps overflowing garbage bins ; (5) SSG and class officers automatically separate recyclable materials from the disposable waste and kept in the classroom or any place designated by the SSG officers.

DISCUSSIONS

The Results demonstrate the need to properly addressed some problems to make solid waste management effective. Some existing good practices of solid waste management can be implemented and there are possible ways and means to manage solid waste. in the light of the findings, the following are hereby recommended; (1) Implement the SWMP policies framed by the researcher; (2) Create a committee who will rigidly monitor the SWMP policies and procedures; (3) Involve the AP and TLE areas in the implementation of the SWMP; (4) Properly label trash bins provided in every classroom, offices and corridors; and (5) Designate a place that will serve as the on-site storage of wastes and make concrete plan on solid waste processing.