Towards Zero Waste Campus

ABOUT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA (UKM)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Campus was developed in 1970 consists of 13 faculties, 14 institutes and 10 research centres.

Solid waste generation rate in UKM is approximately 8 tons per day with total population approximately 30,000 persons including academic and supporting staff and students. Approximately 2,700 tons of waste produced in a year.

MISSION OF ZERO WASTE CAMPUS

To carry out research, management and planning of sustainable resources on solid waste management towards a sustainable ecosystem by taking into considerations aspects of an integrated solid waste management, efficient usage of resources and conservation of the ecosystem.

OBJECTIVES OF ZERO WASTE CAMPUS

1. To implement sustainable and integrated solid waste management.
2. To reduce waste to landfills.
3. To maximise recycle and reuse.
4. To be the best model for the implementation of an integrated solid waste management.
5. To develop solid waste research centre.
6. To adopt “3R” as way of life.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN UKM

Waste generation in UKM is seasonal, with peak output during convocation period, normal output throughout academic semester and minimum output during semester breaks.

Previously, several different contractors were involved in waste collection, depending on location. Since 2009, contractor for waste management is Alam Flora Sdn. Bhd.

Resources utilized to collect waste:

· 1 compactor truck with 8 tons capacity

· 3 tri-cycles

· 1 dedicated supervisor

General collection schedule of solid waste:

a) Organic wastes:

- Cafeterias: once a day including Sundays

- Other locations: 3 times weekly

b) Recyclable items:

- Cafeterias: On-call basic

- Other locations: 3 times weekly

c) Bulky wastes: On-call basis

d) Yard wastes/green wastes: Handled by another landscape contractor, dumped behind Faculty of Education for natural decomposition and composting.

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY

1. Waste Treatment Technology

2. Solid Waste Characterisation

3. Education, Awareness, Governance

WASTE COMPOSITION AT UKM 2009

Highest percentage of organic waste, followed by paper and plastics

Downloads:

1. Research On Solid Waste Characterisation

MOVING TOWARDS ZERO WASTE CAMPUS