Current organic waste recycling and the potential for local recycling through urban agriculture in Metro Manila

Using the solid waste management programmes of three barangays (the smallest unit of local government in the Philippines) in Quezon City, Metro Manila, as a case study, this research aimed to further the development of efficient organic waste recycling systems through the promotion of urban agricult...

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Published in:Waste management & research 2011-11, Vol.29 (11), p.1213-1221
Main Authors: Hara, Yuji, Furutani, Takashi, Murakami, Akinobu, Palijon, Armando M., Yokohari, Makoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agriculture - methods
Agriculture - trends
Cities
Composting
Farms
Municipal solid waste
Organic Chemicals
Philippines
Recycling
Recycling - methods
Recycling - trends
Recycling centers
Soil
Soil Pollutants - analysis
Studies
Urban farming
Waste Products
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Summary:Using the solid waste management programmes of three barangays (the smallest unit of local government in the Philippines) in Quezon City, Metro Manila, as a case study, this research aimed to further the development of efficient organic waste recycling systems through the promotion of urban agricultural activities on green and vacant spaces. First, the quantity of organic waste and compost produced through ongoing barangay projects was measured. The amount of compost that could potentially be utilized on farmland and vacant land within the barangays was then identified to determine the possibility of a local recycling system. The results indicate that, at present, securing buyers for compost is difficult and, therefore, most compost is distributed to large neighbouring farm villages. However, the present analysis of potential compost use within the barangay demonstrates that a more local compost recycling system is indeed feasible.
ISSN:0734-242X
1096-3669
DOI:10.1177/0734242X10386638