Research Title:

Level of Awareness on Solid Waste

Management of the Senior High School

Students of Malalinta National High

School.
Background of the Study

The environment in which we live is very important and it directly affects our lives.

Environmental problem is a global concern. It has no boundary. Around the world, efforts are

being made to make people aware about environmental degradation because of improper

management in the disposal of solid waste. It is a major cause of pollution and outbreak of

diseases in many parts of the world. We can reduce and control waste generation by proper

awareness. Waste management is a science that addresses the logistics, environmental impact,

social responsibility and cost of an organization waste disposal. In a Third World country like

Philippines, most of the people never cared about their trash. Others don’t throw in proper trash

bins, others just drop the waste on the street and they contribute to garbage problems in the

Philippines.

Due to the different effects of improper waste management the Philippine government

created Republic Act 9003 also known as Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

The school as an important part of the community and the students play an important role

in solving solid waste management and they must be aware of the current issues we are facing in

waste management. Therefore, the school as part of the community must emphasize, the

importance of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. Hence, this study will be

conducted to know how far the school students are aware and practicing proper waste

management.
Statement of the Problem

This study aimed to determine the Level of Awareness on Solid Waste Management of

the Senior High School students of Malalinta National High School.

Specifically, it sought to find answer to the following problems:

1. How is the level of awareness of the respondents on Solid Waste Management describe in

terms of:

1.1 Waste Characterization;

1.2 Proper Waste Collection and Transfer;

1.3 Waste Processing; and

1.4 Recycling?

2. What are the perceived problems of the respondents on solid waste management?

3. What are the suggested solutions to the perceived problems?

Questionnaire

It would be answerable by YES and NO.

1. Do you know the principle of waste minimization?

2. Do you think students have a role to play in solid waste management?

3. Do you know about segregation of waste?

4. Do you follow the rules and regulations of the school about solid waste management?
5. Are you eager to know about environmental problems?

6. Do you know the complications of improper waste management?

7. Do improper waste disposal a threat to environment?

8. Do you see separate garbage bin or biodegradable and non-biodegradable in our school?

9. Are you aware about the current issues and problems in our environment about waste?

10. Have you read any programs for solid waste management from school bulletins?

Marielle De Guzman Ulant

Marinette Manzano Mateo

Joana Rose Dion Dacumos

Karen Mae Munar Torres

Apple Angelica Dela Cruz Antonio

Ian Keith Dacumos Aguilar