Waste Monitoring Platform
Comprehensive analysis of Türkiye's municipal solid waste production and collection data: waste generation trends, collection rates, and annual performance evaluation.
Year Selection
Total Waste Generated
32.4 million tons
2022
Waste Collected
30.3 million tons
2022
Collection Rate
%93.4
2022
Uncollected Waste
2.1 million tons
2022
Waste Production and Collection Trend (1994-2024)
Municipal solid waste generation, which was 23.4 million tons in 1994, reached 34.4 million tons in 2024 due to urbanization and population growth (47% increase). In the same period, the collection rate increased from 75.7% to 93.9%, indicating a significant expansion in municipal service coverage and waste management infrastructure.
Annual Waste Comparison (1994-2024)
While the amount of collected waste has steadily increased, the amount of uncollected waste has significantly decreased. In 1994, approximately 5.7 million tons of waste were left uncollected, whereas by 2024, this figure dropped to 2.1 million tons. This demonstrates the success of waste management policies.
Collection Rate Development (1994-2024)
The waste collection rate showed a steady increase from 75.7% in 1994 to 93.9% in 2024. The most significant leap occurred between 2004 and 2010, where the rate rose from 85% to over 90%. Türkiye has largely solved the collection problem and is now focusing on recovery.
Daily Waste Per Capita (1994-2024)
Daily waste production per capita is an important indicator reflecting changes in living standards. In Türkiye, this value was 1.1 kg/person-day in 1994, peaked at 1.51 kg in 1998, and then entered a downward trend, decreasing to 1.09 kg/person-day in 2024. This value remains below the EU-27 average of 1.4 kg/person-day, reflecting differences in consumption patterns.
Collected Waste by Disposal Method
The distribution of disposal methods demonstrates the transformation in Türkiye's waste management approach. While sanitary landfilling remains the dominant method, investments in recovery and composting facilities are increasing. In line with zero waste goals, the aim is to increase the recycling rate to 35% by 2030 and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Municipal Waste Statistics (1994-2024)
| Year | Waste Production (Tons) | Collected Waste (Tons) | Collection Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.370.915 | 32.279.224 | 93,9 |
| 2022 | 32.422.181 | 30.283.756 | 93,4 |
| 2020 | 34.757.760 | 32.324.472 | 93 |
| 2018 | 34.532.646 | 32.209.221 | 93,3 |
| 2016 | 33.763.457 | 31.583.552 | 93,5 |
| 2014 | 31.230.000 | 28.011.000 | 89,7 |
| 2012 | 30.786.000 | 25.845.000 | 84 |
| 2010 | 29.733.000 | 25.277.000 | 85 |
| 2008 | 28.454.000 | 24.361.000 | 85,6 |
| 2006 | 30.081.820 | 25.280.000 | 84 |
| 2004 | 29.736.100 | 25.014.000 | 84,1 |
| 2003 | 31.081.370 | 26.118.000 | 84 |
| 2002 | 30.999.260 | 25.373.000 | 81,9 |
| 2001 | 31.030.870 | 25.134.000 | 81 |
| 1998 | 32.972.890 | 24.945.000 | 75,7 |
| 1997 | 31.943.770 | 24.180.000 | 75,7 |
| 1996 | 29.347.980 | 22.483.000 | 76,6 |
| 1995 | 27.234.130 | 20.910.000 | 76,8 |
| 1994 | 23.448.000 | 17.757.000 | 75,7 |
About the Data
This platform contains municipal solid waste production and collection data from TurkStat (Turkish Statistical Institute) and the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization for the 1994-2024 period. The data can be used to evaluate nationwide waste management performance.