CHAPTER 14 - Iskandar Malaysia

URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE CHAPTER 14 | PART 4
D. Solid Waste Management Project and Its Cost
Sustainable waste management shall be implemented at three levels
namely at the domestic/household, community and city levels. This
involves separation at source (recycling) and using waste as alternative
energy source.
Table 14.30: Projected Cost for Solid Waste Management
Bil. Project Location Proposed Agency Project Cost
▼ Waste To Energy Plant
One long-term objective is to convert waste into an alternative source
of energy. A Waste to Energy plant needs to be constructed within SJER.
A waste to energy plant burns waste to produce electricity and in this
manner, it will reduce the amount of waste that needs to be buried in
landfills, while producing electricity that can be sold to the main grid.
Japan burns 62% of its solid waste by means of waste to energy plants,
while Switzerland burns 58% and USA 14% .
1 Proposed transfer
station for non
toxic waste
2 Proposed transfer
station for toxic
waste
3 Proposed recycle
centre
4 Proposed central
incinerator
5 Maintenance
and
improvement on
existing ex-waste
disposal site
Jalan Taruka,
Nusajaya
SWM/SJER 20,000,000
Pasir Gudang SJER 20,000,000
SJER 20,000,000
Seelong SJER 126,000,000
Tiram, Pasir
Gudang, Kulai,
Jalan Taruka
SWM/SJER 40,000,000
New technology is emerging such as thermal technology which
produces less pollution than traditional incinerators. The new plants are
also able to treat clinical waste and hazardous waste which can only
be destroyed by very high temperatures.
▼ Eco Friendly Landfill
Landfill technology has also evolved whereby landfill sites are lined,
well-treated and managed to ensure no leakage. SJER intends to adopt
such systems.
Source: SJER CDP 2025
Grand Total for Solid Waste 226,000,000
▼ Waste Separation at Source
Separation at source shall be implemented at household and
community level. At the household level, each residential unit shall be
equipped with two waste bins segregating wet and dry waste. This shall
be incorporated in the design of the units. In addition, grinders shall be
incorporated with kitchen sinks so that food waste shall first be meshed
before being disposed off into the sewerage system.
At the community level, recycling centre shall be located at community
centres and recycling bins at strategic location.
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