Waste Monitoring Platform

Türkiye's solid waste management performance during the 1994-2022 period has demonstrated significant progress. Total waste generation, recorded at 18.7 million tons in 1994, reached 35.8 million tons by 2023, representing an increase of approximately 91%. This rise is directly correlated with population growth, urbanization trends, and economic expansion during the specified period.

Regarding collection rates, the ratio increased from 75.1% in 1994 to 93.4% in 2022, exhibiting a steady upward trend. This achievement reflects the expansion of municipal service coverage and heightened environmental awareness. Notably, the 2004-2010 period marked a critical milestone as the collection rate surpassed the 90% threshold from levels around 85%.

As of 2022, 32.4 million tons of the total 30.3 million tons of waste generated were collected, while approximately 2.1 million tons remained uncollected. The per capita daily waste generation stands at approximately 1.71 kg. This figure is above the European Union average (approx. 1.2 kg) but remains above the average for developing countries.

Analysis of disposal methods indicates that sanitary landfilling continues to be the predominant method, highlighting the necessity to increase composting and recovery rates. The diversification of disposal methods over time necessitates further investment and policy support to achieve circular economy and zero-waste objectives.

Recommendations: For the forthcoming period, maximizing recycling and composting rates, eliminating uncollected waste, and implementing sustainable waste management strategies are of critical importance for achieving national environmental targets.