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).
- What they accept: Paper, cardboard, plastic, aluminium cans, e-waste, used cooking oil
- Cost: Free; they pay you
- Phone: 019-472 9020
- Hours: 24/7 (self-service drive-thru kiosk at Manjoi) / by appointment (home pickup)
- App: Available on Google Play Store
- Get directions from Sunway City
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.
- Address: Kampung Kepayang Masjid, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
- Phone: 012-508 1930 (En. Kavari Ganesan)
- Hours: Mon–Sat 9:30am–6:30pm. Closed Sunday.
- Google Rating: 4.3 stars
- Distance from Sunway City: ~2 km
- Get directions
- MBI Licence: Yes, listed on MBI’s official senarai syarikat kitar semula berlesen
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.”
- Address: Lebuh Perusahaan Kelebang 11, Kawasan Perindustrian IGB, 31200 Ipoh
- Phone: 05-292 1950 (En. Amza Syazuan)
- Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. Closed weekends.
- Google Rating: 5.0 stars (13 reviews)
- Website: e-idaman.com
- Distance from Sunway City: ~4 km
- Get directions
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.
- Address: 10, Jalan Tawas Baru 1, Taman Tasek Damai, 30010 Ipoh
- Phone: 017-571 9422
- Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat 9am–1pm. Closed Sunday.
- Google Rating: 5.0 stars (5 reviews)
- Distance from Sunway City: ~4 km
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Tanjung Recycle
Located in the Desa Perindustrian Putra industrial area, close to the IGB zone.
- Address: Lot 332350, Lorong Industri Putra 2, Desa Perindustrian Putra, 31400 Ipoh
- Phone: 010-376 8070 (En. Nagen)
- Hours: Mon 9am–5pm, Tue–Sat 9:30am–6pm. Closed Sunday.
- Google Rating: 4.0 stars
- Distance from Sunway City: ~4 km
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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.
- Address: Lot 149514 & 149515, Lebuh Perusahaan Klebang 9, IGB International Industrial Park, 31200 Ipoh
- Phone: 012-469 1940 (En. Jagit Singh)
- Google Rating: 4.3 stars (9 reviews)
- Distance from Sunway City: ~3 km
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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.
- Address: 29 Laluan Perindustrian 4, Kawasan Perindustrian Sin Yong Seng, Chemor, 31200 Ipoh
- Phone: 011-1669 7552 (En. Sharvin Murugesan)
- Hours: Mon–Sat 7am–7pm. Closed Sunday.
- Google Rating: 5.0 stars
- Distance from Sunway City: ~11 km
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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.
- Address: No. 145825–145875, Jalan Temenggong, Taman Jade, 31650 Ipoh
- Phone: 05-242 8079 / 012-458 6250 (Pn. Goh Sui Loong)
- Hours: Mon–Sat 8am–5:30pm. Closed Sunday.
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars (11 reviews)
- Facebook: Jaya Hijau Enterprise
- Distance from Sunway City: ~7 km
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Seng Kong Recycle
Paper and fibre recycling specialist in the IGB industrial area. Google reviewers note “convenient loading and unloading” and “fair prices.”
- Address: Lot 149757 & 149758, Jalan Kuala Kangsar, Kawasan Perindustrian IGB, 31200 Ipoh
- Phone: 016-558 7700 / 012-522 2202 (En. Yow Tin Man)
- Hours: Mon–Sat 9am–5:30pm. Closed Sunday.
- Google Rating: 3.8 stars (8 reviews)
- Distance from Sunway City: ~3 km
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Central Malaya Paper Sdn Bhd
Paper recycling specialist in the Menglembu industrial area (Kawasan Perindustrian Chandan Raya).
- Address: 1, Persiaran Perusahaan Kledang Utara 1/3, Kawasan Perindustrian Chandan Raya, 31450 Menglembu
- Phone: 05-210 6586 / 016-555 5631 (En. Seed Mun Loong)
- Google Rating: 5.0 stars
- Distance from Sunway City: ~10 km
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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.”
- Address: 7, Laluan Perusahaan Menglembu 8, Kawasan Perusahaan Menglembu, 31450 Menglembu
- Phone: 05-282 9401 / 012-518 4220 (En. Lim Kwai Chong)
- Google Rating: 5.0 stars
- Distance from Sunway City: ~9 km
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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.”
- Address: 47, Jalan Pasir Merah, Pasir Puteh Baharu, 31650 Ipoh
- Phone: 012-482 6833
- Google Rating: 5.0 stars
- Distance from Sunway City: ~8 km
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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.
- Address: 6, Persiaran Perindustrian Kanthan 1, Kanthan, 31200 Chemor
- Phone: 05-201 6292 / 016-211 2295 (En. Lim)
- Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 8am–12pm. Closed Sunday.
- Google Rating: 3.3 stars
- Distance from Sunway City: ~13 km
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Hoong Sum Enterprise
Licensed recycler in the Pengkalan Indah area of south Ipoh.
- Address: 16, Jalan Pengkalan Indah 1, Bandar Pengkalan Indah, 31650 Ipoh
- Phone: 016-446 6672 (En. Leong Weng Hee)
- Distance from Sunway City: ~8 km
Perniagaan CFU
Licensed recycler in the Lapangan Setia area.
- Address: 23, Jalan Lapangan Perdana 19, Lapangan Setia, 31350 Ipoh
- Phone: 012-521 7808 (Pn. Mok Chew Kon)
- Distance from Sunway City: ~8 km
Anbe Sivam Murali Trading
Licensed recycler in the Menglembu industrial area (Kawasan Perindustrian Kledang Utara).
- Address: 25, Hala Perusahaan Kledang Utara 2, Kawasan Perindustrian Menglembu, 31450 Menglembu
- Phone: 016-443 8951 (En. Murali)
- Distance from Sunway City: ~9 km
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.
- Location: AEON Alpha Angle parking lot, Jalan Teh Lean Swee, 31400 Ipoh
- Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10:30am to 3:30pm
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
| Centre | Distance | Accepts | Google Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kavari Enterprise | ~2 km | General | 4.3 stars |
| Seng Kong Recycle | ~3 km | Paper, fibre | 3.8 stars |
| MSSB Metal Scrap | ~3 km | Metal | 4.3 stars |
| Green Resource Recovery | ~4 km | General, e-waste | 5.0 stars |
| Kitaran Berjaya | ~4 km | General | 5.0 stars |
| Tanjung Recycle | ~4 km | General | 4.0 stars |
| Jaya Hijau Enterprise | ~7 km | Paper, general | 4.6 stars |
Tips before you go
- Call ahead. Hours can change, especially on public holidays. A quick phone call saves a wasted trip.
- 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.
- 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.
- Flatten your cardboard. It saves boot space and the recycling centre will appreciate it.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
