ESWIS is an online portal which allows users to file any scheduled waste consignment and inventory details, review of submitted consignment note for transfer and receiving, in an efficient and secure environment.
The term "e-waste" is an abbreviation of "electronic and electrical waste". A key part of the definition is the word "waste" and what it logically implies – that the item has no further use and is rejected as useless or excess to the owner in its current condition.
● Hazardous waste is defined as any. waste falling within the categories of. waste listed in the First Schedule of the Environment Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005. Hazardous Substances Division. Department of Environment Malaysia.
Page 1. ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT refers to the systematic administration of activities which provide for segregation at source, segregated transportation, storage, transfer, processing, treatment, and disposal of solid waste and all other waste management activities which do not harm the environment.
Electronic Scheduled Waste Information Systems (eSWIS)
Ing to US EPA, for a waste to be considered hazardous, it must meet one or more of the following characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, toxicity, reactivity, or infectious or pathogenic. In Malaysia, hazardous wastes are referred to as scheduled wastes.
In order to dispose the scheduled waste, the waste generator should fill in and submit the disposal form to PTJ appointed officer. The appointed officer will then make an application to CMU for SW disposal. Download the disposal form here.
In order to dispose the scheduled waste, the waste generator should fill in and submit the disposal form to PTJ appointed officer. The appointed officer will then make an application to CMU for SW disposal. Download the disposal form here.
Malaysians waste a staggering 8.3 million metric tons of food annually, about 260kg per person. The increase in solid waste is caused by population growth, lifestyle changes, and the rapid urbanization and development process. Malaysia will run out of space for solid waste disposal at the country's landfills by 2050.