Environmental impact, health risk and management cost of landfilling practice: a case study in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia

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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
Format:	Article
Published:	Scholarena 2019
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/79713/

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