Environmental impact, health risk and management cost of landfilling practice: a case study in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
Introduction: Selangor is known as the main waste contributor in Malaysia. The state generates 7,220 tons of solid waste a day. Around 80-90% of waste is disposed of in landfills that lead to environmental and human health problems as well as high management costs. Conclusion: Poor landfilling pract...
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Main Authors: | Rangga, Josfirin Uding, Syed Ismail, Sharifah Norkhadijah, Rasdi, Irniza, Karuppiah, Karmegam, M. F., Ikmal Irozi |
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Format: | Article |
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Scholarena
2019
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/79713/ http://www.scholarena.com/journals/journal-of-waste-management-and-disposal/articles.php?volume=2&issue=1 |
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