SHAH ALAM, June 29 — KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) is reinforcing its sustainability and circular economy agenda in Selangor through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with TM Enviro Industries Sdn Bhd to enhance the management of electronic waste (e-waste) in a more comprehensive and sustainable manner.
KDEBWM managing director Datuk Ramli Mohd Tahir said the strategic collaboration is a key step toward completing the e-waste management value chain, from source collection to the recovery of valuable materials, in accordance with strict Environment Department standards.
“KDEBWM will focus on front-end aspects, including e-waste collection from the community, the establishment of collection centres, logistics operations, public education programmes, as well as collaboration with local authorities.
“TM Enviro will be responsible for back-end functions covering secondary transportation, technical processing, recovery of valuable materials, end-of-life treatment and disposal in compliance with established standards,” he said.
Ramli was speaking during the MOU signing ceremony, which was also attended by TM Enviro chief executive officer Theevan Padma at KDEBWM's office today.
He added that the combined expertise of both parties would deliver a complete and transparent e-waste management chain that complies with international standards, enabling KDEBWM to evolve beyond its traditional role as a domestic waste collector into an integrated environmental solutions provider.
Meanwhile, the digitalisation of operations and a real-time data analytics system enable KDEBWM to manage waste logistics more efficiently, ensuring more responsive service delivery to the public.
“To strengthen the Selangor Kitar Semula programme, the device collection facility has been expanded to a door-to-door service to make it easier for the community to safely dispose of small items such as mobile phones and cables.
“All e-waste under Code SW110 will be processed to recover valuable metals and components that still hold economic value. This approach can reduce reliance on landfills and create opportunities for the development of the circular economy industry in the country,” Ramli said.
Apart from technical aspects, the collaboration focuses on community development through environmental education to raise public awareness of the dangers posed by hazardous waste, such as lead and mercury.
He is confident that the long-term vision would enhance operational efficiency and directly contribute to the growth of the state’s green economy through Environmental, Social, and Governance principles.
“Every step taken by KDEBWM today is a future investment to ensure Selangor emerges as the most progressive circular economy leader in the region,” Ramli said.
