Garbage Disposal Penalty Law

Prohibits littering or disposal of garbage, filth, or waste in public places such as roads, canals, esteros, parks.
Penalties for violations include imprisonment from 5 days to 1 year, or a fine ranging from P100 to P2,000, or both.
Courts have discretion to impose fine, imprisonment, or both.
Higher penalties under other laws or decrees remain applicable.
For corporations or corporate entities, the maximum penalty is imposed on the president, manager, director, or person responsible.

Owners must maintain cleanliness of idle lots to prevent them from becoming breeding grounds for mosquitoes, flies, rodents, and other pests.
If owners fail or are unable to maintain cleanliness, government will clean the lot at the owner's expense.
Government may utilize the cleaned land for food production programs through the Barangay Council.

The Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications is tasked with supervision of implementation.
Support is provided by health officials and local government units concerned.

Any existing laws, decrees, orders, or regulations inconsistent with this decree are amended or modified accordingly.