Food Waste Management in Malaysia- Current situation and future management options

Abstract

The high amount of food waste generated is the main cause to most issues related to landfills such as foul odor, toxic leachate, emission of greenhouse gases and vermin infestation. Although food waste issue is as critical as municipal solid waste issue, the condition is such that municipal solid waste management systems in Malaysia are also very poorly conducted. Thus, the aim of this paper is to discuss the possible options of food waste management systems that are suitable for implementation in Malaysia.