Junkshops as Recycling Chain Actors in the Recovery of Waste Resources from a Highly Urbanized City in the Philippines

Authors

• Aries Roda D. Romallosa
• Mary O’ T. Mary O’ T. Penetrante
• Neil G. Ravena

Publication Date

2024

Abstract

This study was performed in order to identify the role and work mechanism of the 33 junkshops in the recovery of valuable recyclable materials for further processing by the next level hierarchy of recycling chain actors in Iloilo City, Philippines. Results revealed that more than 65% of the junkshops operate at 7 to 8 hours per day, hire 1 to 4 male workers, operate at an area of 50 to 1000 m2 with structures made of light materials, and with a capital outlay of 

DOI

10.35762/AER.2024039

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Recommended Citation

D. Romallosa, Aries Roda; Mary O’ T. Penetrante, Mary O’ T.; and Ravena, Neil G. (2024) "Junkshops as Recycling Chain Actors in the Recovery of Waste Resources from a Highly Urbanized City in the Philippines," Applied Environmental Research: Vol. 46: No. 3, Article 8.
DOI: 10.35762/AER.2024039
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/aer/vol46/iss3/8