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This paper is on the current situation on the Black Sea coast of Turkey with regard to the management of solid waste. This area of the country, which has the greatest concentration of industrial and commercial enterprises, tourism as well as a large and growing population, generates a large and increasing amount of solid waste. Unfortunately, the exiting methods, practices and facilities for the safe and proper disposal of the waste are at present grossly inadequate.
Starting with an overview of the current situation, the discussion moves on to the composition of waste and the various options available for its management and disposal. Existing laws, regulations and ordinances on the management of solid waste in Turkey are then reviewed. Clearly, determined efforts are needed in the areas of waste minimisation, recycling and reuse for achieving at least a degree of sustainability in solid waste management. The current status of such initiatives in Turkey is then briefly discussed.
It is argued that greater emphasis than hitherto should be given to waste minimisation, recycling and reuse, and that a robust regime should be established for the rigorous enforcement of existing laws and regulations on the management of solid waste.
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Erdin, E., Tokgöz, S. (2000). Solid Waste Management On The Black Sea Coast Of Turkey. In: Nath, B. (eds) Sustainable Solid Waste Management in the Southern Black Sea Region. NATO Science Series, vol 75. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0940-9_15
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