Municipal Solid Waste Management Policy In Thailand - UN ESCAP

Municipal Solid Waste ManagementPolicy in ThailandPollution Control Department (PCD)Ministry of Natural Resources and EnvironmentThailand

PCD: Authorities Submit opinions for formulation of national policyand plan for pollution control; Propose recommendations for developingstandards of environmental qualities , emissions,and effluents; Monitor environmental quality and prepare state ofpollution annual report; Develop systems, methodologies, technologies forapplication of waste management;2

PCD: Authorities Coordinate for rehabilitation/remediation/suppression of damages caused by pollution incontaminated sites and evaluation ofenvironmental deteriorations; Provide technical assistance on pollution control; Collaborate international organizations, andforeign countries in related to pollutionmanagement.3

Technical Assistance: MSW Management Guidelines– PCD Notification on Appropriate Site SelectionCriteria for Landfill.– PCD Notification on Properties of GarbageContainers 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 LocalGovernments and Private Sectors4

Thailand Municipal Solid Waste StatusYear 2015Waste generation per capitaMSW generation1.13 kg./person/day26.85 million tons/yearOr 73,560 tons per dayMillion tons/year 8.40 7.20 6.27 4.985

National Agenda on Waste Management2014Road Map on Waste and HazardousWaste ManagementApproved by the National Council for Peace and Order onthe 26th August 20142016National Solid Waste Management MasterPlan (2016 - 2021)Approved by the cabinet on the 3rd May 20162016Action Plan “Thailand Zero Waste”(2016 – 2017)According to the Participatory “Civil-State” PrincipleApproved by the cabinet on the 20th September 20166

Principle of SWM RoadmapReduce amount of accumulated wastePromote appropriate MSW and Hazardous WasteManagementEncourage specific law on MSW ManagementInstill National Discipline on “Public Awareness”7

National Waste ManagementMaster Plan 2016- 2021The Cabinet approved the plan on the 3rd of May 20168

National Waste Management Master PlanFramework1. Encourage population, including children, and the private sector toreduce waste at the source by following the 3Rs concept (Reduce, Reuse,Recycle)2. Establish proper disposal methods for municipal solid waste andhousehold hazardous waste by using centralized facilities for clusters ofmunicipalities emphasizing waste utilization and waste to energymethods3. All relevant sectors participate in the management of solid andhazardous waste9

National Waste Management Master PlanMore than 75% (by 2021)More than 50% (by 2021)6. Local governments havesystems for wasteseparation at the source(households) (3,889 LGs)1. municipal solid wasteare disposed properly(19.6 millions of tons)2. All accumulated wasteare disposed properly(30.5 millions of tons)Master PlanGoals5. All hazardous industrialwaste managementcollected and disposedproperly (2.06 millions oftons)100 % (by 2020)100 % (by 2019)4. All infectiouswaste are collectedand disposedproperly (0.05millions of tons)100 % (by 2020)3. Household hazardouswaste are collected anddisposed properly (0.17millions of tons)More than 30% (by 2021)10

National Waste Management Master PlanSystematic Waste ManagementMeasures to reducemunicipal waste andhousehold hazardouswaste at the sourceMeasures to increasecapabilities in municipal wasteand household hazardouswaste managementReduce waste generation,maximize the use of productsand materials.Collection efficiencyManufacturers are responsiblefor their products for the wholeproduct lifecycle.Efficient and proper treatment anddisposal of wasteStop using plastic bags andStyrofoam packaging.Waste management in special areassuch as tourist areas or economicdevelopment zonesUse environmentally friendlyproducts.Measures to promotemunicipal waste andhousehold hazardouswaste managementIncrease awareness and instildiscipline since childhood inseparating waste and recyclingDevelop knowledgeDatabase system11

Sustainable MSW Management Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages; Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainablemanagement of water and sanitation for all; Goal 11: Make cities and human settlementsinclusive ,safe, resilient and sustainable; Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption andproduction patterns.12

Action plan “Thailand Zero Waste”Action Plan “Thailand Zero Waste”(2016 – 2017)According to the Participatory State Principle13

Action plan goal and targetGoalReduction of MSWin final disposalReductionamount ofMSW to bedisposed of by5% (from 2016)Householdhazardous wastecollection centersin Villages/communities by100%Infectious wastedisposed ofproperly by 85%Industrial wastedisposed ofproperly by 70%Increasing ofhouseholdhazardous wasteseparationMore industrial waste& infectious wastedisposed of properly14

Principle of 3Rs and Participatory “Civil-State”ReduceGovernment Sectorreduce waste generationby reducingconsumptionReuseReligioussectorreduce waste generationby reusing ceptPrivateSectorRecycleRecycling materials toadd value andsustainabilityEducationSectorPublic/ NGOsSector15

Public Private Partnership processes13-14 Sign contract andreport by head ofcluster12. Approved by ministerof interior11. Check biddingdocument by DLA10. Submit bidding result toDepartment of LocalAdministration8-9 Prepare procurement processbyhead of cluster6. Present project to PPP board byDepartment of Local Administration4. Prepare documentby head of cluster2. MOU approved byLocal authoritiescouncil7. Approved by minister ofinterior5. Submit document toprovincial board3. Submit MOU togovernor1. Local authoritiesdraft MOU forclustering

Measures to reduce municipal waste and household hazardous waste at the source 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. Measures to promote