Regulation on general principles concerning waste management. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal No. 26.927, 5 July 2008. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste disposal Waste management Recycling/reuse Authorization/permit Transport/storage Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This regulation enters into force the day it is published in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Regulation sets forth the principles governing waste management. The Regulation applies to wastes listed in the Annex. It does not cover atmospheric gases, radioactive wastes, mining wastes, agricultural wastes, waste waters other than liquid wastes, nor expired explosives and their wastes. Importation of any kind of wastes to Turkey, including the free zones, is prohibited. Individuals and companies involved in recycling and disposal of wastes, or involved in transportation of wastes, are obliged to obtain a licence from the Ministry. Household wastes are exempted from this obligation. Full text Turkish Website www.rega.basbakanlik.gov.tr References - Legislation Implemented by Notification regarding the recycling of certain non-hazardous wastes. Legislation | Türkiye | 2011 Keyword: Cleaning agents/detergents, Processing/handling, Recycling/reuse, Solid waste, Standards, Transport/storage, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Notification on composting. Legislation | Türkiye | 2015 Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Organic waste, Precautionary principle, Protection of environment, Public health, Recycling/reuse, Solid waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention Source: FAO, FAOLEX