Section 8Republic Act No. 7611., Sec./Art. 8

Role of the Departmen. - For the furtherance of the objectives of this Act, the Department shall have the following functions:

(a) Chair the Commission created pursuant to this Act;

(b) Prepare an annual National Solid Waste Management Status Report;

(c) Prepare and distribute information, education and communication materials on solid waste management;

(d) Establish methods and other parameters for the measurement of waste reduction, collection and disposal;

(e) Provide technical and other capability building assistance and support to the LGUs in the development and implementation of local solid waste management plans and programs;

(f) Recommend policies to eliminate barriers to waste reduction programs;

(g) Exercise visitorial and enforcement powers to ensure strict compliance with this Act;

(h) Perform such other powers and functions necessary to achieve the objectives of this Act; and

(i) Issue rules and regulations to effectively implement the provisions of this Act.