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The Study of Landfill Management in Two Selected Landfills in Terengganu
Muhammad Khairul Imran bin Mizi
Supervisor: Dr Izan binti Dato’ Haji Jaafar
Co-Supervisor: Dr Siti Aisyah binti Saat
Bachelor of Technology (Environment)
School of Ocean Engineering
Landfill management is very important to ensure a sustainable landfill. This study was
conducted at Kg. Sg Ikan Landfill, Kuala Terengganu and Kg. Tertak Batu Landfill,
Marang. Observation found that wastes sent to Kg. Sg Ikan Landfill were improperly
manages hence indicated its poor operational system. The objectives are to study the
operational management system of both landfills based on the performance indicator
stipulated by the MHLG and give recommendation for the improvement of Kg. Sg Ikan
Landfill operational management system related to environment and human.
Qualitative analysis were conducted for two consecutive months through interview
session whilst for quantitative analysis, 20 questionnaires were distributed among the
workers and scavengers in Kg. Sg Ikan Landfill. During this process, the landfill
conditions were observed. Recommendations for the improvement of the landfill were
focused on sorting, recycling, facilities and enforcement. Better landfill operation
system will prolong the landfill lifespan.
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