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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

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