Medical Waste Management in Turkey: 2014 Data Released
The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has shared the medical waste statistics for the year 2014 with the public. According to the published data, the total amount of medical waste collected across the country was recorded as 74.5 thousand tons.
Significant details emerged regarding the management of this collected waste. According to the data, a large portion of the separately collected medical waste, amounting to 68 percent, was disposed of in controlled landfill sites to protect environmental health.
The proper separation and storage of medical waste are of critical importance for both human health and the prevention of environmental pollution. Controlled landfill methods stand out as a standard practice that ensures waste is eliminated without harming nature.
These data serve as a fundamental reference for understanding Turkey's infrastructure and environmental policies regarding waste management. Authorities continue to draw attention to the positive effects that the safe management of medical waste has on public health.