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By SHYAFIQ DZULKIFLI PETALING JAYA: Nearly 40% of land landfill waste comprises materials with recycling potential, according to Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp). Data from SWCorp shows that plastics make up the largest portion, accounting for 20.55% of landfill waste, followed by paper at 10.17%, glass at 2.96%, and metal at 2.56%.  However, the agency noted that the actual volume of recyclables ending up in landfills cannot be determined, as contamination and limited recycling technology prevent some materials from being processed for recycling. According to SWCorp, Malaysia’s national recycling rate stood at 37.9% in 2024, up from 35.38% in 2023. In a previous report by The Star, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said solid waste generation in the country stood at 15.2 million tonnes in 2024 and is projected to increase to 15.38 million tonnes in 2025, before rising further to 17.03 million...