Recycling Collection Programme & Plastic Waste Monitoring
Putrajaya's integrated plastic waste diversion network — Reverse Vending Machines, Pusat Kitar Semula, and CII commercial streams tracked under MS ISO 37122:2019
Overview
The Recycling Collection Programme is Putrajaya’s integrated plastic waste diversion and measurement framework, designed to advance circular economy outcomes while producing verifiable evidence for the Malaysia Smart City Rating Programme. Operating across three distinct collection channels — Reverse Vending Machines (RVM), Pusat Kitar Semula (community recycling centres), and the SWCorp EPIK digital platform for Commercial, Industrial & Institutional (CII) waste — the programme directly measures and satisfies K4 (Indicator 28) of MS ISO 37122:2019.
The programme is coordinated by Alam Flora Environmental Solutions (AFES) with strategic oversight from Perbadanan Putrajaya (PPJ), SWCorp, and Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT).
Data Source 1: Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) — PET Bottle Collection
Data pengumpulan plastik (PET Botol) daripada mesin Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) di Putrajaya berjumlah 399.83 kg (0.4 tan) pada tahun 2025, dengan 8,885 unit botol PET dikumpulkan merentasi 3 lokasi.
Monthly RVM Collection — 2025 (PET Botol by Location)
| Month | SWCorp (Unit) | SWCorp (kg) | KPKT (Unit) | KPKT (kg) | Kompleks C (Unit) | Kompleks C (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januari | 286 | 12.87 | 1,034 | 46.53 | 105 | 4.73 |
| Februari | 140 | 6.30 | 193 | 8.69 | 150 | 6.75 |
| Mac | 481 | 21.65 | 420 | 18.90 | 28 | 1.26 |
| April | 235 | 10.58 | 57 | 2.57 | 67 | 3.02 |
| Mei | 202 | 9.09 | 354 | 15.93 | 67 | 3.02 |
| Jun | 319 | 14.36 | 96 | 4.32 | 53 | 2.39 |
| Julai | 554 | 24.93 | 245 | 11.03 | 6 | 0.27 |
| Ogos | 513 | 23.09 | 188 | 8.46 | 35 | 1.58 |
| September | 386 | 17.37 | 217 | 9.77 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oktober | 427 | 19.22 | 251 | 11.30 | 2 | 0.09 |
| November | 720 | 32.40 | 417 | 18.77 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Disember | 329 | 14.81 | 297 | 13.37 | 11 | 0.50 |
| JUMLAH | 4,592 | 206.64 | 3,769 | 169.61 | 524 | 23.58 |
Total PET collected: 8,885 units — 399.83 kg (0.4 tan)
Data Source 2: Pusat Kitar Semula — Plastic Collection
Data pengumpulan plastik daripada Pusat Kitar Semula Putrajaya di Presint 9, Presint 18 dan Fasiliti Inovasi Kitar Semula (FIKS) Presint 15 berjumlah 347.69 tan pada tahun 2025.
Monthly Plastic Collection — Kutipan Kitar Semula 2025
| Month | Plastik (Tan) |
|---|---|
| Januari | 9.744 |
| Februari | 10.959 |
| Mac | 10.161 |
| April | 6.610 |
| Mei | 8.390 |
| Jun | 7.321 |
| Julai | 1.400 |
| Ogos | 3.724 |
| September | 7.581 |
| Oktober | 8.930 |
| November | 7.772 |
| Disember | 12.813 |
| JUMLAH | 347.69 |
Full Material Collection Breakdown — Kutipan Kitar Semula 2025
| Material | Weight (Tan) |
|---|---|
| Kertas | 2,130.637 |
| Kaca | 30.459 |
| Plastik | 347.69 |
| Besi & Aluminium | 112.408 |
| Bateri | 8.846 |
| E-Waste | 95.435 |
| Tetrapak | 10.299 |
| Minyak Masak | 383.813 |
| Lain-lain | 5.319 |
Data Source 3: CII Plastic Waste via SWCorp EPIK
Data Commercial, Industrial and Institutional (CII) di dalam Sistem EPIK SWCorp merekodkan 3.29 tan sisa plastik dikitar semula pada tahun 2025.
Janaan Sisa (Tan) Mengikut Jenis Sisa — EPIK SWCorp 2025
| Jenis Sisa | Janaan Sisa (Tan) |
|---|---|
| Sisa pepejal yang tidak diguna / dikitar semula | 616.74 |
| Sisa pepejal saiz lebih besar (tidak boleh dalam bekas) | 0 |
| Kertas | 0.08 |
| Plastik | 3.29 |
| Kayu | 0 |
| Logam | 0.34 |
| Sisa pepejal taman | 64.95 |
| Reja makanan | 0 |
| Fabrik | 0 |
| Tayar | 0 |
| Pokok / Daun / Tumbuhan menjalar / Rumput | 0 |
| Getah (rubber) | 0 |
| Kadbod | 286.3 |
| Jumlah | 971.7 |
Collection Infrastructure Network
The programme utilises a network of specialised collection hubs strategically positioned across Putrajaya’s residential and commercial precincts:
1. Drive-Thru Recycling Centre (DTRC) — FIKS Presint 15
- Operator: Alam Flora Environmental Solutions (AFES)
- Operating Days: Monday to Saturday (Closed Sunday)
- Operating Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Rest Hour: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
2. Buy Back Centre — Presint 9
- Operator: Alam Flora Environmental Solutions (AFES)
- Operating Days: Daily (Every day)
- Operating Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Rest Hour: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
3. Buy Back Centre — Presint 18
- Operator: Alam Flora Environmental Solutions (AFES)
- Operating Days: Saturday and Sunday only
- Operating Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Rest Hour: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
4. Reverse Vending Machines (RVM)
- Locations: SWCorp premises, KPKT premises, Kompleks C
- Technology: Automated PET bottle return machines counting units and recording weight in real-time
Accepted Recyclable Materials
| Category | Items Accepted |
|---|---|
| Paper | Newspapers, office paper, magazines, cardboard, beverage cartons |
| Plastics | PET bottles (RVM), HDPE, mixed plastics |
| Glass | Glass bottles, flat glass |
| Metals | Aluminium cans, scrap metal |
| Specialized | E-waste, used cooking oil (for bio-diesel) |
Strategic Alignment
| Framework | Alignment |
|---|---|
| MSCF Component | Smart Environment |
| PSCB Thrust | Thrust 2: Smart Home & Environment |
| MS ISO 37122:2019 | Indicator 28 (Plastic Waste Recycled) |
| SDG | Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities), Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption), Goal 13 (Climate Action) |
Technology Backbone
- Reverse Vending Machines (RVM): Smart automated collection units with unit-count and weight-based telemetry, feeding real-time data into the national SWCorp reporting system.
- SWCorp EPIK Platform: National digital waste management system for Commercial, Industrial & Institutional (CII) waste tracking, providing verified tonnage data for Indicator 28 calculation.
- Kutipan Kitar Semula Reporting System: Weight-verified monthly collection data from all three Pusat Kitar Semula, compiled into the annual Indicator 28 numerator.
- Data processed in accordance with PDPA requirements — individual transactional records are aggregated for reporting purposes only.
Key Highlights
Technology Stack
