Regulation on general principles concerning waste management.

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.