With the annual increase in waste generation and heavy reliance on landfilling as disposal,
method in Malaysia, it is just a matter of time before significant problems of space limitations …

Thermo-chemical conversion of carbonaceous wastes such as tyres, plastics, biomass and
crude glycerol is a promising technology compared to traditional waste treatment options (eg …

In Malaysia, there has not yet been any widely published research that has described
contractor attitudes and behaviors regarding waste management including waste reduction …

Disposal of untreated landfill leachate can be a source of hazard to receiving waters. Hence,
treatment of landfill leachate is considered environmentally essential. In this study …

Solid waste generation and its implications for people and the environment are global
issues. The complexity of the waste composition and the ever-increasing percapita waste …

This paper presents a forecasting study of municipal solid waste generation (MSWG) rate
and potential of its recyclable components in Kuala Lumpur (KL), the capital city of Malaysia …

Leachate is one of the most serious environmental hazards associated with landfills
especially which are unlined and uncontrolled. Thus, this study aims to characterize and …

Implementing unified municipal solid waste management (MSWM) is often difficult due to
socio-economic variables. However, spatial GIS models and statistical analysis of solid …

Abstract Municipal Solid Wastes (MSW) issues have become talk of the day worldwide
because of the current and the future threats it has to both life and the environment …

Malaysia disposes of 28 500 tonnes of municipal solid waste directly into landfills daily. This
fact alone necessitates sustainable landfills to avoid adverse impacts on the population and …