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Who is responsible for ensuring that source separated recyclable materials are collected from premises with six or more residential units?
Who is responsible for ensuring that source separated recyclable materials are collected from premises with six or more residential units?
Local government unit or private center
What are the requirements for premises with six or more residential units according to the Act?
What are the requirements for premises with six or more residential units according to the Act?
Provide designated area and containers for recyclable materials, notify occupants of the regulations
What are the types of sources where segregation of wastes should take place?
What are the types of sources where segregation of wastes should take place?
Household, institutional, industrial, commercial, agricultural
What is the primary location where waste segregation should occur?
What is the primary location where waste segregation should occur?
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What should wastes be segregated into according to Section 22 of the Act?
What should wastes be segregated into according to Section 22 of the Act?
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Who is required to promulgate regulations for premises with six or more residential units?
Who is required to promulgate regulations for premises with six or more residential units?
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What is the responsibility of the Department in terms of waste management regulations?
What is the responsibility of the Department in terms of waste management regulations?
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According to Section 20, what is the mandatory waste diversion percentage that LGUs should achieve within five years after the Act's effectivity?
According to Section 20, what is the mandatory waste diversion percentage that LGUs should achieve within five years after the Act's effectivity?
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How often should waste diversion goals be increased according to Section 20?
How often should waste diversion goals be increased according to Section 20?
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What activities are included in waste diversion as mentioned in Section 20?
What activities are included in waste diversion as mentioned in Section 20?
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Does Section 21 of the Act mandate the segregation of solid wastes?
Does Section 21 of the Act mandate the segregation of solid wastes?
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Is there a provision that allows LGUs to exceed waste diversion goals through re-use, recycling, and composting activities?
Is there a provision that allows LGUs to exceed waste diversion goals through re-use, recycling, and composting activities?
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What are the minimum standards and requirements for segregation and storage of solid waste pending collection?
What are the minimum standards and requirements for segregation and storage of solid waste pending collection?
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In the case of bulky waste, what is the requirement for segregation and storage?
In the case of bulky waste, what is the requirement for segregation and storage?
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What are the classifications for solid waste containers based on their use?
What are the classifications for solid waste containers based on their use?
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What personal protective equipment should collectors and personnel have for handling solid waste?
What personal protective equipment should collectors and personnel have for handling solid waste?
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What training should be provided to collectors and personnel dealing with solid waste?
What training should be provided to collectors and personnel dealing with solid waste?
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How should the collection of solid waste be conducted to prevent damage and spillage?
How should the collection of solid waste be conducted to prevent damage and spillage?
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