"Cleaner Spaces, Healthier Lives: The Importance of Proper Trash Containers in Our Community”

Problem Statement: The lack of designated trash containers in our community has led to several issues:

• Littering and Pollution: Without designated trash containers, people may discard waste improperly,
leading to litter on streets, sidewalks, and public areas. This pollution harms the local environment and can
end up in waterways, affecting wildlife and water quality.

• Health Hazards: Trash that is not contained properly attracts pests like rodents and insects, which can
carry diseases. The accumulation of waste also creates unpleasant odors and unsanitary conditions, putting
the community at risk of health issues.

• Increased Waste Collection Costs: Without proper containment, waste spreads more easily and becomes
harder to collect, often requiring additional clean-up efforts by local authorities, leading to higher waste
management costs funded by taxpayer dollars.

• Negative Aesthetic Impact: Visible waste diminishes the appearance of a community, potentially
lowering property values and affecting residents' pride and enjoyment of their living spaces.

• Environmental Impact: Loose trash, especially plastics and non-biodegradable items, contributes to long-
term environmental issues like soil and water contamination. Proper containment is essential to
minimizing this impact.

•Trash Washout: Heavy rains and wind from typhoons easily sweep loose trash into streets, drains, and
nearby bodies of water, clogging drainage systems and increasing flood risks in the community.

Having personal or designated trash containers helps ensure waste is managed effectively, fostering a
healthier,cleaner,and-more-appealing-community-environment.

System-Solution
Acomprehensive-system-solution-is-offered-to-overcome-these-concerns.

Community-Education-Programs
Implementation: Every household must be required to partake in a program that emphasizes the
significance of utilizing appropriate trash containers. The program could include a mix of workshops, local
meetings, and the distribution of informational materials, such as brochures and posters. These sessions
can be held at community centers, schools, or local events to make participation easy for everyone. The
program could also involve practical demonstrations on how to properly segregate waste, emphasizing the
benefits of-reducing-litter-and-maintaining-a-clean-environment.
Benefits: A community that is well-informed is established by ensuring that all households comprehend
the significance of utilizing garbage containers. This awareness will help reduce littering and promote
better waste disposal habits, leading to cleaner streets, healthier living conditions, and a more
environmentally responsible-community.

Design and Maintenance of Robust Containers

Implementation: Purchase weatherproof, durable garbage cans that are engineered to endure sunlight,
rain, wind, and other environmental elements. These containers should have tight-fitting lids to prevent
spills and keep pests like rodents, birds, and insects away from the trash. Other precautions, such securing
lids in high-pest areas, can assist ensure confinement and further prevent manipulation. Containers can be
labeled and color-coded to make it easier to distinguish between various waste categories such as
recyclables, general waste, and compostable products, in order to further expedite disposal and recycling
operations.
Benefits: Robust containers effectively contain refuse, thereby reducing environmental contamination,
minimizing the likelihood of spillage, and assisting in the preservation of sanitary conditions. By preventing
pests and animals from scattering waste, these containers reduce the risk of disease transmission, improve
air-quality-by-limiting-odors,-and-contribute-to-a-healthier-community-environment.

Flood-resistant-trash-containers
Implementation: In flood-prone locations, install anchored or heavier-duty trash containers to keep them
from being relocated during storms. To prevent waste from washing into streets or rivers, flood-resistant
trash containers can be installed in conjunction with enhanced drainage systems. Using higher platforms
for containers in flood-prone areas can also help prevent washout. These garbage cans should have tightly
closed lids to keep water out and the waste dry and contained during heavy rains.
Benefits: By mandating that all households participate in the program, it is guaranteed that all individuals
comprehend the significance of responsible refuse disposal. This collective awareness helps reduce litter,
improve waste management practices, and create a cleaner, healthier environment for the community.
 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

AMAFEL BLDG. AGUINALDO HI-WAY, DASMARINAS CITY, CAVITE 4114

Research work for Science, Technology & Society

Prepared by:

Dominguez, Abigail C.
Dalida, patrick

Submitted to:A

BESA, JONATHAN

Instructor