PSIC 2019 · Sub-class

Collection of non-hazardous waste

Open to 100%

This sub-class involves the collection of non-hazardous waste, including solid waste from households and businesses, as well as various recyclable materials and debris.

Includes

Collection of non-hazardous solid waste (i.e. garbage) from households and businesses
Collection of recyclable materials
Collection of used cooking oils and fats
Collection of refuse in litter-bins in public places
Collection of construction and demolition waste
Collection and removal of debris such as brush and rubble
Collection of waste output of textile mills
Operation of waste transfer stations for non-hazardous waste

Excludes

Collection of hazardous waste 3812
Operation of landfills for the disposal of non-hazardous waste 3821
Operation of facilities where commingled recoverable materials such as paper, plastics, etc. are sorted into distinct categories

Foreign ownership

Open to 100%

This activity is not on the 12th Foreign Investment Negative List. A foreign investor may hold up to 100%, subject to the minimum-capital rules below.

Recommended route

Foreign-owned corporation

Up to 100% foreign equity (SEC)

One Person Corporation

A single foreign owner

Branch office

Extension of a foreign parent

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Registration path

1
SEC
Incorporate the entity
2
BIR
Tax registration and books
3
LGU
Barangay clearance and Mayor’s permit
4
Regulator
Sector license, if the activity needs one

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Minimum paid-up capital

Situation	USD	PHP
Domestic-market enterprise (>40% foreign)	$200,000	≈ ₱11.4M
Reduced threshold	$100,000	≈ ₱5.7M
Export enterprise	≈ $88	₱5,000

Bold is the figure the law sets; the other column is an approximate conversion at ₱57 to USD 1.