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Republic of the Philippines

Province of La Union

MUNICIPALITY OF AGOO

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

Section 117.05. Waste Minimization. The Municipal Government shall promote waste minimization and all households, business establishments and industries within the territorial jurisdiction of the Municipality shall be encouraged to reduce generated waste. Business establishments and industries shall be required to submit a Diagramatic SWM Plan prior to issuance of an Environmental Permit.

Section 117.06. Segregation, Disposal and Collection of Solid Waste. The segregation, disposal and collection of solid wastes shall be as provided in the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Code.

Section 117.07. Barangay SWM Program. Barangays are mandated to formulate and implement a barangay based SWM program in accordance with Republic Act 9003. For the purpose, they shall put up a Material Recovery Facility and conduct continuing information and education campaign on solid waste management within their jurisdiction.

Section 117.08. Anti-littering. Littering shall strictly be prohibited in the municipality. For the purpose, the Municipal Government shall provide theft proof receptacles for biodegradable and non-biodegradable solid wastes at strategic locations and points within the territorial jurisdiction of the Municipality. Trash receptacles shall likewise be provided by owners/operators of public utility vehicles. Ambulant vendors shall carry with them plastic bags or containers on which to throw their waste.

Section 117.09. Junkshops. The operation of junkshops shall be in accordance with Ordinance No.05-2005.

Article 8

Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 118.01. Municipal Symbols. The following shall be adopted as municipal symbols and shall be protected, conserved, multiplied and maintained. Any act that tends to maliciously destroy, mutilate, defoliate, poison or harm any of the symbols shall be held criminally liable:

Municipal Tree-Aroho Tree

Municipal Flower-Santan

Municipal Bird-Maya

Municipal Fish-Tilapia

Section 118.02. Green Ribbon Award System. The MENRO shall formulate a ratio system, activity, plan and regulations for the Green Ribbon Award to which the 49 Barangays of the Municipality, public offices, commercial establishments, subdivisions and industries within the Municipality shall participate.

Section 118.03. Seminar for Newly Wed Couples. Couples applying for marriage license shall undergo a seminar on environmental protection as requirement before the issuance of said license. The couple shall moreover be encouraged to plant two (2) forestry or agro-forestry trees. The seedlings will be given for free as a gift from the Municipal Government.

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