Sustainable Waste

SWCorp is responsible for managing solid waste in all states of Malaysia.

• False (Only in certain states that adopted Akta 672)

• True

Malaysia generates more than 30,000 tons of solid waste daily.

• True – The country generates around 38,000 tons daily, with increasing trends.

• False

Landfilling is the most common method of waste disposal in Malaysia.

• True – The majority of waste is sent to landfills, although alternatives like incineration and recycling exist

• False

Under Akta 672, waste separation at the source is mandatory for households in Malaysia.

• True – This law was enforced to improve recycling rates.

• False

Only biodegradable waste is accepted in sanitary landfills.

• False – Sanitary landfills accept various types of waste, but they are designed to minimize environmental impact.

• True

Illegal dumping of solid waste in Malaysia can result in fines and imprisonment.

• True – Illegal dumping is punishable under environmental laws.

• False

Incineration is widely used in Malaysia as the main waste treatment method.

• False – Landfilling is still the dominant method, with incineration being used on a smaller scale

• True

The private sector is not involved in solid waste management in Malaysia.

• False – Companies like Alam Flora, SWM, and E-Idaman manage waste collection in various regions

• True

Food waste makes up a significant portion of municipal solid waste in Malaysia.

• True – Food waste contributes to more than 40% of total waste.

• False

Recycling rates in Malaysia are above 50%.

• False – The recycling rate is still below 50%, though efforts are being made to increase it.

• True