Community Based Problem- Improper Waste Disposal

Community Based Problem

I- Background of the Case The legal definition of waste in the UK is derived from the EU Waste Framework Directive. In basic terms a waste is anything which you decide to, or are required to, throw away. Even if the substance or article is given to someone else to be reused or recycled, it is still legally considered to be waste if it is no longer required by the person who produced it.

Waste is generated universally and is a direct consequence of all human activities. Wastes are generally classified into solid, liquid and gaseous. Gaseous waste is normally vented to the atmosphere, either with or without treatment depending on composition and the specific regulations of the country involved. Liquid wastes are commonly discharged into sewers or rivers, which in many countries is subject to legislation governing treatment before discharge. Historically, the amount of waste generated by humans was insignificant due to low population density and natural resources. Common waste produced during early human history was mainly ashes and human biodegradable waste, and these were released back into the ground locally, with minimum environmental impact. This uncontrollable problem is due to stubbornness of the people in the world.
II-The Problem

1. What is the problem?

The problem is the improper waste disposal in Butuan City. It is the problem wherein the garbage are not placed and manage well by the society. That problem could cause big problem in the society. Such as flashflood that can harm everybody and can also be a cause of death.

2. What interventions done to address the problem?

Waste management is introduced to the community. It is the collection, transport, processing or disposal, managing and monitoring of waste materials. The term usually relates to materials produced by human activity, and the process is generally undertaken to reduce their effect on health, the environment or aesthetics. Separation of recyclable, biodegradable and non-biodegradable is also imposed. The local government unit of the city also increased the number of the street sweepers to maintain the cleanliness of the surroundings.

3. The status of the problem

Until this day, the whole country and even the world is suffering from the effects of the improper waste disposal. The world is still crying and hoping to overcome this situation from now and then. But, the government is still looking for right, exact and appropriate thing or solution to do to erase this problem from the long lists of problems to be solved.

4. Recommendations

The government or even the lowest officer in a barangay should show their selves as an example. I think, the government can conduct seminar or training to teach housewives how to make money out from recyclable items. In this way they can help not just their selves but also the environment. The biodegradable items should encourage