The challenges observed include poor enforcement mechanism, lack of resources, low capacity and citizens’ awareness. However, this has not been fully complied w'ith in Metro Cebu as some SWM plans have expired (Table 2.4). In addressing the land-filling challenges the metropolitan area is facing, an ambitious “zero-waste” target could be considered for all the LGUs, so that the metropolitan area could demonstrate its commitment to drastically divert w'aste being sent to landfills.