Municipal Solid Waste Management Policy in Thailand Pollution Control Department (PCD) Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Thailand
PCD: Authorities Submit opinions for formulation of national policy and plan for pollution control; Propose recommendations for developing standards of environmental qualities, emissions, and effluents; Monitor environmental quality and prepare state of pollution annual report; Develop systems, methodologies, technologies for application of waste management; 2
PCD: Authorities Coordinate for rehabilitation/remediation/ suppression of damages caused by pollution in contaminated sites and evaluation of environmental deteriorations; Provide technical assistance on pollution control; Collaborate international organizations, and foreign countries in related to pollution management. 3
Technical Assistance: MSW Management Guidelines PCD Notification on Appropriate Site Selection Criteria for Landfill. PCD Notification on Properties of Garbage Containers and Plastic Bags for Public Places. Technical Guidance Manuals 32 Manuals (downloadable via PCD) http://www.pcd.go.th/public/publications/print_waste.cfm Technical Consultation to Local Governments and Private Sectors 4
Thailand Municipal Solid Waste Status Year 2015 Waste generation per capita 1.13 kg./person/day MSW generation 26.85 million tons/year Or 73,560 tons per day Million tons/year = 8.40 = 7.20 = 6.27 = 4.98 5
National Agenda on Waste Management 2014 2016 2016 Road Map on Waste and Hazardous Waste Management Approved by the National Council for Peace and Order on the 26 th August 2014 National Solid Waste Management Master Plan (2016-2021) Approved by the cabinet on the 3 rd May 2016 Action Plan Thailand Zero Waste (2016 2017) According to the Participatory Civil-State Principle Approved by the cabinet on the 20 th September 2016 6
Principle of SWM Roadmap Reduce amount of accumulated waste Promote appropriate MSW and Hazardous Waste Management Encourage specific law on MSW Management Instill National Discipline on Public Awareness 7
National Waste Management Master Plan 2016-2021 The Cabinet approved the plan on the 3 rd of May 2016 8
National Waste Management Master Plan Framework 1. Encourage population, including children, and the private sector to reduce waste at the source by following the 3Rs concept (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) 2. Establish proper disposal methods for municipal solid waste and household hazardous waste by using centralized facilities for clusters of municipalities emphasizing waste utilization and waste to energy methods 3. All relevant sectors participate in the management of solid and hazardous waste 9
National Waste Management Master Plan More than 75% (by 2021) More than 50% (by 2021) 100 % (by 2020) 6. Local governments have systems for waste separation at the source (households) (3,889 LGs) 5. All hazardous industrial waste management collected and disposed properly (2.06 millions of tons) 1. municipal solid waste are disposed properly (19.6 millions of tons) Master Plan Goals 4. All infectious waste are collected and disposed properly (0.05 millions of tons) 100 % (by 2019) 2. All accumulated waste are disposed properly (30.5 millions of tons) 3. Household hazardous waste are collected and disposed properly (0.17 millions of tons) More than 30% (by 2021) 100 % (by 2020) 10
National Waste Management Master Plan Systematic Waste Management Measures to reduce municipal waste and household hazardous waste at the source Measures to increase capabilities in municipal waste and household hazardous waste management Measures to promote municipal waste and household hazardous waste management Reduce waste generation, maximize the use of products and materials. Manufacturers are responsible for their products for the whole product lifecycle. Stop using plastic bags and Styrofoam packaging. Use environmentally friendly products. Collection efficiency Efficient and proper treatment and disposal of waste Waste management in special areas such as tourist areas or economic development zones Increase awareness and instil discipline since childhood in separating waste and recycling Develop knowledge Database system 11
Sustainable MSW Management Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages; Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all; Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive,safe, resilient and sustainable; Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. 12
Action plan Thailand Zero Waste Action Plan Thailand Zero Waste (2016 2017) According to the Participatory State Principle 13
Action plan goal and target Goal Increasing of household hazardous waste separation Reduction of MSW in final disposal Reduction amount of MSW to be disposed of by 5% (from 2016) Household hazardous waste collection centers in Villages/ communities by 100% More industrial waste & infectious waste disposed of properly Infectious waste disposed of properly by 85% Industrial waste disposed of properly by 70% 14
Principle of 3Rs and Participatory Civil-State Reduce reduce waste generation by reducing consumption Reuse reduce waste generation by reusing product repeatedly Recycle Recycling materials to add value and sustainability Religious sector Education Sector Government Sector Participatory Civil-State Concept Private Sector Public/ NGOs Sector 15
Public Private Partnership processes 13-14 Sign contract and report by head of cluster 12. Approved by minister of interior 11. Check bidding document by DLA 8-9 Prepare procurement process by head of cluster 10. Submit bidding result to Department of Local Administration 6. Present project to PPP board by Department of Local Administration 7. Approved by minister of interior 4. Prepare document by head of cluster 5. Submit document to provincial board 2. MOU approved by Local authorities council 3. Submit MOU to governor 1. Local authorities draft MOU for clustering