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15 Licensed Recycling Centers in Ipoh, Perak (2026): Addresses, Hours & Map

15 Licensed Recycling Centers in Ipoh, Perak (2026): Addresses, Hours & Map

There are 15 licensed recycling centers in the Ipoh area, all holding valid licences from Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh (MBI). This directory lists every one of them, verified against Google Maps in March 2026, with addresses, phone numbers, opening hours, and directions.

Whether you’re looking to drop off old newspapers, sell scrap metal, or find the nearest pusat kitar semula to your home, this is the most complete and up-to-date list available.

New to recycling? Start with our beginner’s guide to recycling at Lakeside Villas, which covers what can be recycled, how to clean and sort at home, and why it matters. For paint, chemicals, and hazardous waste, see our chemical disposal guide.


Door-to-door collection

If you’d rather not drive, this is the easiest option.

Trash4Cash

Trash4Cash is a Perak-based recycling service that comes to your home, weighs your recyclables, and pays you via their app within 48 hours. According to the company, the average payout is approximately RM18 per 50kg of recyclables.

The service was launched in 2023 as a partnership between MBI and Majuperak Utilities Management Sdn Bhd (MUMSB), and is part of Ipoh’s broader circular economy programme (program ekonomi kitaran).


Drop-off centres (Pusat Kitar Semula)

These are dedicated recycling centres where you drive in, drop off your sorted recyclables, and in most cases get paid by weight.

Kavari Enterprise

The closest licensed recycler to Sunway City Ipoh, just 2 km away in Kampung Kepayang. Handles general recyclable materials.

Green Resource Recovery Sdn Bhd (Perak)

Part of the e-Idaman network. One of the highest-rated recycling operations in Ipoh, with 13 five-star Google reviews. Handles a wide range of recyclable materials including e-waste. Reviewers describe the staff as “humble” and the service as “excellent.”

Kitaran Berjaya Recycling Centre

A clean, well-run pusat kitar semula. Drive in, hand over your sorted recyclables, done. Perfect 5-star rating on Google.

Tanjung Recycle

Located in the Desa Perindustrian Putra industrial area, close to the IGB zone.


Metal scrap specialists (Besi Buruk)

Old appliances, metal furniture, roofing sheets, or scrap from renovations? These centres specialise in ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

MSSB Metal Scrap Sdn Bhd

Large-scale metal scrap dealer in the IGB International Industrial Park. According to MBI records, they operate from two adjacent lots in the Klebang industrial area.

MA Sharvin Enterprise

Scrap metal specialist in Chemor with long operating hours (7am–7pm). Reviewers on Google describe the team as “professional” and note “fair pricing” and “seamless” service.


Paper and cardboard specialists (Kertas & Kadbod)

Accumulated boxes from Shopee and Lazada deliveries? Old newspapers and magazines? These centres specialise in paper and fibre recycling.

According to SWCorp Malaysia, paper and cardboard make up approximately 28% of municipal solid waste in Malaysia, the single largest recyclable category.

Jaya Hijau Enterprise

One of the most reviewed recycling centres in Ipoh, with 11 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars. Reviewers describe it as “a fantastic place to sell your waste paper”: well-arranged, convenient, and you can drive your car in, get a receipt, and collect payment.

Seng Kong Recycle

Paper and fibre recycling specialist in the IGB industrial area. Google reviewers note “convenient loading and unloading” and “fair prices.”

Central Malaya Paper Sdn Bhd

Paper recycling specialist in the Menglembu industrial area (Kawasan Perindustrian Chandan Raya).


General recycling (Kitar Semula Am)

These centres accept a mix of materials: paper, plastic, metal, and sometimes e-waste and preloved items.

Win Lin Enterprise

Offers bulk collection from your home. Call ahead to arrange pickup. Google reviewers describe them as “professional, efficient and punctual” and note that “staff will weigh and compensate accordingly.”

Pusat Kitar Semula Jagaan (New Hope Charitable Organization)

A recycling centre that doubles as a charity. They also accept preloved items and donations for redistribution. Google reviewers describe the operator as “so friendly” and note that “all your donations will be collected by those who are in need.”

SL Recycling (M) Sdn Bhd

Licensed recycler in the Kanthan industrial area in Chemor. Further out from Ipoh centre, but worth knowing if you’re heading north.

Hoong Sum Enterprise

Licensed recycler in the Pengkalan Indah area of south Ipoh.

Perniagaan CFU

Licensed recycler in the Lapangan Setia area.

Anbe Sivam Murali Trading

Licensed recycler in the Menglembu industrial area (Kawasan Perindustrian Kledang Utara).


Buy-back centres at shopping malls

AEON Alpha Angle Buy-Back Centre

A recycling buy-back centre at the AEON Alpha Angle shopping centre. Convenient if you’re already heading there for groceries.

Tetra Pak drop-off points

For boxed drink cartons (Milo, juice, soy milk), Tetra Pak Malaysia runs a separate recycling programme called Recycle Easy. Drop-off points in Perak are listed at recycle-easy.com.my.


Quick reference: nearest to Sunway City Ipoh

CentreDistanceAcceptsGoogle Rating
Kavari Enterprise~2 kmGeneral4.3 stars
Seng Kong Recycle~3 kmPaper, fibre3.8 stars
MSSB Metal Scrap~3 kmMetal4.3 stars
Green Resource Recovery~4 kmGeneral, e-waste5.0 stars
Kitaran Berjaya~4 kmGeneral5.0 stars
Tanjung Recycle~4 kmGeneral4.0 stars
Jaya Hijau Enterprise~7 kmPaper, general4.6 stars

Tips before you go

  1. Call ahead. Hours can change, especially on public holidays. A quick phone call saves a wasted trip.
  2. Sort before you go. Separate paper, plastic, metal, and glass into different bags. Most centres won’t accept mixed bags, and sorted recyclables fetch better prices.
  3. Clean your recyclables. Rinse containers and dry them. Contaminated items (food residue, grease) get rejected. Our recycling beginner’s guide explains what “clean” actually means.
  4. Flatten your cardboard. It saves boot space and the recycling centre will appreciate it.
  5. Match materials to centres. Paper specialists won’t take your scrap metal. Metal yards won’t take your Shopee boxes. Check what each centre accepts before loading your car.
  6. Bring your IC for payments. Some centres pay cash on the spot, others transfer to your bank account. Having your IC (MyKad) makes the process smoother.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I recycle in Ipoh?

There are 15 MBI-licensed recycling centres in the Ipoh area, spread across Ipoh city centre, Menglembu, Chemor, Klebang, and Tasek. The closest options from Sunway City Ipoh are Kavari Enterprise (~2 km), Seng Kong Recycle (~3 km), and MSSB Metal Scrap (~3 km). For home pickup, Trash4Cash will collect recyclables from your doorstep. See the full directory above for addresses, phone numbers, and directions.

Di mana pusat kitar semula berdekatan di Ipoh?

Terdapat 15 pusat kitar semula berlesen di kawasan Ipoh. Yang paling dekat dengan Sunway City Ipoh ialah Kavari Enterprise (~2 km), Seng Kong Recycle (~3 km), dan MSSB Metal Scrap (~3 km). Untuk kutipan dari rumah, hubungi Trash4Cash di 019-472 9020. Senarai penuh pusat kitar semula berlesen MBI boleh dirujuk di direktori di atas.

Do recycling centers in Ipoh pay for recyclables?

Yes. Most licensed recycling centres in Ipoh pay you by weight for your recyclables. Paper and cardboard typically earn RM0.10–0.30/kg, aluminium cans RM3–5/kg, and scrap metal varies by type. Trash4Cash reports an average payout of approximately RM18 per 50kg. Prices fluctuate with commodity markets, so call ahead for current rates.

What time do recycling centers in Ipoh open?

Most recycling centres in Ipoh operate Monday to Saturday during business hours. Typical opening times are 8am–5pm or 9am–6pm. Nearly all are closed on Sundays. The exception is Trash4Cash’s self-service drive-thru kiosk in Manjoi, which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What can I recycle in Ipoh?

Commonly accepted materials include paper and cardboard, plastic bottles and containers, aluminium and tin cans, glass bottles and jars, scrap metal, and e-waste. Some centres specialise; Jaya Hijau and Seng Kong focus on paper, while MSSB and MA Sharvin handle metal scrap. Items that typically cannot be recycled include styrofoam, contaminated food packaging, and broken glass. See our beginner’s guide for a detailed breakdown.

How do I use the Trash4Cash recycling kiosk in Ipoh?

Download the Trash4Cash app from Google Play Store. You can either request a home pickup (a team member arrives with a weighing scale) or drive to the self-service kiosk at Padang Lintau, Manjoi. Sort your recyclables, tag bags with your name and phone number using masking tape, and drop them off. Payment is credited to your account within 48 hours.


About this directory

This directory is compiled from the official list of MBI-licensed recycling companies (senarai syarikat kitar semula yang berlesen di kawasan MBI), published by Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh under their circular economy programme. Each company has been cross-referenced with Google Maps to confirm it is still operating. Ratings, opening hours, and phone numbers are sourced from Google Places.

One company on the MBI list, KPT Recycle Sdn Bhd, is located in Shah Alam, Selangor (approximately 180 km from Ipoh) and has been excluded from this directory as it is not practical for Ipoh residents.

We recommend calling ahead before visiting, as hours may change without notice.

Know a recycling centre we’ve missed? Let us know on Telegram and we’ll add it.

Last verified: March 2026


For more on sustainable living at Sunway City Ipoh: Recycling at Lakeside Villas: A Beginner’s Guide | How to Dispose of Chemicals, Paint & Household Waste