Waste management options in the Klang Valley

THERE are various ways to deal with waste disposal, each chosen according to the needs or limitations of the region. The Federal Government is considering some of the options below for the future of solid waste management in the Klang Valley. All three options are also able to produce electricity.

Incinerator Incineration is a process that burns organic waste substances into ash, flue gas and heat. The flue gas may have toxic pollutants that need to be cleared before being dispersed. Older incinerators did not include material separation, resulting in a plant that has higher health risks to workers and the environment due to inadequate gas cleaning and combustion control.