Where to Recycle Almost Everything in Malaysia

I've decided that people need help in knowing what and where to recycle things. This is mainly because I need help in knowing what and where to recycle things. My friends knowing me the way they do, know that I like to research almost everything before I do it to make sure I'm doing it right. I figured this research would be beneficial for anyone who wants to know about it, and there should be a record of it somewhere.

As such, here's my continuously updated blog entry on How and Where to Recycle Almost Everything in Malaysia [applause]. Bear with me. It may not be the most complete and may be centred around KL, but I will do my best to update it with more information for other states.

What can I recycle?

Almost everything. Recycling doesn't necessarily mean that you have to drop it off at a recycling bin. It also means reusing things so that they don't go to waste. There is also the issue of what you should recycle or dispose of properly because they contain toxic materials (e.g. batteries). My theory is that you can recycle almost anything and everything. The trouble is finding out where.

Where can I recycle?

[This entry has been edited on 16th May 2008, deleted in favor of my new blog at http://myrecyclingdirectory.blogspot.com. This blog is the complete listings of the Recycling Directory produced by Yellow Pages and the Ministry of Housing and Local Government 2006/2007]

Where can I recycle specialised items?
What I mean by specialised items, are those that don't fall under the usual Paper, Plastic and Glass categories.

Normal batteries: Apparently IKEA takes used batteries. TBC.

Lightbulbs: Apparently IKEA takes old lightbulbs. TBC.

Phone batteries: Most phone manufacturers' shops (e.g. Nokia, Motorola) have a bin to collect. Nokia Care point and Motorola Authorised Service Centres collect old phones and accessories for recycling.

Books: First, please consider donating the book to your local library or a local school.

Computers and Computer Equipment: Dell has an Asset Recovery Program where they even give you cash back for your equipment. Call 1-800-88-0640. It has been advised not to donated computers to schools, because compatibility issues could make it more trouble than it's worth.

Printer Cartridges: Canon has a Canon Cartridge Recycling Programme where you can drop off Canon Cartridges at one of their locations: [Link]. You can also reuse your cartridge by refilling it with ink at Cartridge World. It's cheaper than buying a new cartridge.

Tyres: I haven't found anything yet, but reports seem to indicate that's because we don't have a local tyre recycling plant. There is one in the works targeted to be ready by the end of 2008. Ref: [Link].