Solid waste management practices in Türkiye to achieve the UN sustainable development goals of waste to energy

Abstract

Solid waste has become an essential problem due to cities' rising populace and development. Solid waste management (SWM) can be a complicated process in developing nations such as Türkiye due to the difficulty of collection, storage, and disposal of high amounts of solid waste. To overcome this challenge, SWM is critical. Türkiye has established high standards to handle solid waste effectively and achieve sustainable development. Türkiye strives to promote sustainability through SWM at the local level, with initiatives focused on improving infrastructure, waste reduction and segregation, and awareness-raising campaigns. Achieving these goals will require continued investment and innovation, but Türkiye is progressing toward a more sustainable future through effective SWM. This chapter aims to evaluate the situation of SWM with a sustainability approach in Türkiye. The current status and waste-to-energy options are discussed. Future perspectives and challenges of SWM based on a sustainability approach are determined. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.