Study on Waste Generation and Composition in Rapid Residential Development of Sub Urban Area in Kuala Selangor District, Selangor

Siti Rohana Mohd Yatim (), Ku Halim Ku Hamid, Kamariah Noor Ismail, Zulkifili Abdul Rashid, Nur Ain Zainuddin, Farah Ayuni Shafie and Alia Azmi
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Siti Rohana Mohd Yatim: Centre of Environmental Health and Safety, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Selangor, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Ku Halim Ku Hamid: Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UiTM Shah Alam, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor
Kamariah Noor Ismail: Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UiTM Shah Alam, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor
Zulkifili Abdul Rashid: Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UiTM Shah Alam, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor
Nur Ain Zainuddin: Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UiTM Shah Alam, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor
Farah Ayuni Shafie: Centre of Environmental Health and Safety, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Selangor, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Alia Azmi: Centre of Environmental Health and Safety, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Selangor, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

Journal of Wastes and Biomass Management (JWBM), 2019, vol. 1, issue 1, 01-05

Abstract: Municipal solid waste is a growing concern in cities of developing countries and households are the main contributor. Lack of reliable data sources remain one of the major drawbacks for deciding on effective waste management option. However, continued growth in municipal waste if left unattended will only intensify the problem and thus demands proactive action. Therefore, the objective of this study is to analyse waste composition and to evaluate the possible planning for effective management. The study area puncak alam selected because it is one of the rapid development area in Kuala Selangor. Using a stratified sampling method, 200 households selected from residential area. The rate of household waste generation in puncak alam is found to be 1.0 kg/capita/day and estimated each household generate 2.5kg/day. Household waste composition was 60 % organic waste, 24% recyclable waste that comprised of 8% paper and paper products,3% glass, 4% metal, 9% plastic, and 11% other waste. Organic waste has the highest score and if not managed properly, creates serious health and environmental hazards. It could be managed efficiently by composting at household and local government level.

Keywords: Waste composition; local authority; sub urban. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.26480/jwbm.01.2019.01.05

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