Exploration of Turkey`s Solid Waste Management in the Context of EU Progress Reports

Authors : Simge Dağıdır, Hasan Yaylı

Pages : 21-38

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Publication Date : 2024-12-26

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This article analyses the solid waste management practices adopted in Turkey during the European Union integration process, based on the EU Progress Reports. The impact on Turkey\\\'s solid waste management practices is evident in the solid waste data presented in the EU Progress Reports since 1998. In particular, solid waste management practices initiated after 1998 have shown a consistent development in each subsequent progress report. This study examines the global adoption of sustainable solid waste practices by developed countries and the need for new and transformative changes in Turkey. The study analysed the progress reports published by the European Union for Turkey and used the method of textual analysis, one of the qualitative research methods. The research results showed that Turkey\\\'s solid waste management policies and implementation tools are directly influenced by the EU progress reports in order to adapt to changing needs and conditions.
Keywords : Katı atık yönetimi, Türkiye’de katı atık yönetimi, AB İlerleme Raporları