PJ to get its first compost machine

(From left) Mohd Azizi, Petaling Jaya deputy mayor Johary Anuar, MBPJ councillors Azizi Ariffin and Ahmad Akhir Pawan Chik as well as Solid Waste Management and Public Cleaning Department director Lee Lih Shyan at the launch of the recycling truck and recycling centre located in Taman Jaya.

PETALING Jaya’s first industrial compost machine will soon be installed near the SS2 market to tackle the increasing amount of food waste disposed in the city every day.

Currently, food waste makes up over 40% of the daily domestic waste collected from both households and businesses in the city.