Incineration Norms and Government Authority — Turkey (2025)

Incineration Norms

  • Turkey does not currently operate municipal solid waste incineration plants; waste disposal primarily involves landfilling and biological treatment.
  • Hazardous waste incineration is licensed and operated by IZAYDAŞ A.Ş. since 2001 with compliance to emission standards.
  • National waste management strategies emphasizing recycling aim for 60% recycling by 2035.
  • Waste incineration and open burning make a minor contribution to Turkey’s waste-related greenhouse gas emissions compared to landfill sites.
  • The Istanbul Waste Power Plant, Turkey’s first waste-to-energy incinerator, has operated since 2021 incinerating 3,000 tonnes daily with advanced emission control.

Governing and Monitoring Authorities

  • Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change (MoEUCC): Sets environmental laws, policies, and implements regulations relating to waste management and incineration emissions.
  • Local Municipalities: Responsible for waste collection and local waste management practices.
  • İSTAÇ (Istanbul Environmental Management Co.): Operates Istanbul Waste Power Plant and monitors compliance with environmental standards.
  • Turkish Standards Institution (TSE): Develops standards for waste treatment technologies and emission controls.

Key Legislation & Standards

  • Environmental Law No. 2872 governs overall waste management and emission standards in Turkey.
  • By-law on Waste Management (2015) and Control of Packaging Waste (2021) provide regulatory framework for waste disposal and reduction.
  • Regulation on Management of Industrial Emissions (effective 2025) mandates emission limits and continuous monitoring for waste incinerators.
  • Compliance with EU Waste Framework and Incineration Directives as part of aligned national policy.

Additional Notes

  • Turkey's first large-scale municipal waste incineration facility opened in 2021 in Istanbul with capacity to process 15% of the city’s waste.
  • Ongoing efforts to align waste management with circular economy principles and EU environmental targets.
  • Strict enforcement of new industrial emissions regulation expected to improve air quality and sustainability.
  • Waste-to-energy and recycling are at the core of Turkey's waste policy as it aims for a sustainable transition by 2035.

Turkey primarily uses landfilling and hazardous waste incineration with limited municipal waste incineration, but recently opened Istanbul’s first waste-to-energy incinerator. Governance is led by MoEUCC with new regulations on industrial emissions effective in 2025 supporting national recycling and environmental targets.

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