Kota Kinabalu is a city in Malaysia.
Hitchiking Out
To go north you can take a minibus going to Menggatal from bus station adjacent to Hotel Shangri-la (the same side of the road). Bus goes as soon as it is full. Price is 2 ringgit.
Nomadwiki & Trashwiki
Check Trashwiki for dumpsters...and share your wisdom :)