Payatas Dumpsite Project
A successful solid waste management project in the Philippines after the Payatas dumpsite collapse of July 2000. Funded and developed by SIDA and CONEXOR. Great information on this site about the project, providing direction and insight into how the project was developed including a nearly step-by-step guide.
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It looks like they have been using composting, but not with humanure. This is a great example of how a local government can lead to improved waste systems and how collection can be done in a community. I especially like the idea of the Basura song so people know when to bring out their recycling!
Related to economic sustainability, the project still needs to prove itself over time. They mention that the project will be funded for a few years, but that government turnover may be a threat. Also, I noticed they did find a lot of problems with the composting component of the project. If they could figure this out, they could create an income stream with the compost. I wonder if the process is profitable? Did you see anywhere how they were making money from it and how much the Department of Interior and Local Government was paying for this project?
Also, I saw recyclable storage, but no mention of what was done with the recyclables. Any ideas?
Brian
Posted by: Brian Bell | March 5, 2009 3:17 PM