Waste-to-energy plants need at least 600 tonnes of waste daily to be viable, making them impractical for rural areas such as Betong, says Nga Kor Ming.

KUALA LUMPUR: Waste-to-energy (WTE) plants require between 600 and 1,000 tonnes of waste daily to remain financially and technically viable, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

He said this requirement made such facilities impractical for rural districts that generated relatively small quantities of waste, highlighting the need for alternative disposal methods to address overcrowded landfills.

“WTE plants require a minimum tipping load of around 600 to 1,000 tonnes daily to be financially and technically viable.