Friday July 3, 2009
Jorak sanitary landfill will be environs-friendly
JOHOR BARU: The proposed sanitary landfill in Jorak, Muar, will be equipped with environment-friendly modern technology, said Local Government, Housing, Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee chairman Datuk Ahmad Zahri Jamil.
It would utilise the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) technology which segregates the solid waste into three major components, namely items which can be recycled, organic matter and waste, he told the State Assembly.
He said 8% of the rubbish collected would be recyclable waste including plastic, paper and glass while 64% would be organic waste which could be used as fertiliser.
Ahmad Zahri said the remaining 28% would be rejected materials to be deposited in the landfill.
The lifespan of the landfill could be prolonged with the use of the MRF technology which could also reduce leachate and prevent the production of methane gas.
He was responding to a question by Dr Shahruddin Salleh (BN – Jorak) who was concerned about the environmental issues.
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