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 at 74.5 thousand tons. This data provides an important indicator regarding the management of waste originating from healthcare facilities.
The disposal process of collected medical waste is of great importance in terms of environmental health. According to the statistics, 68 percent of this separately collected waste was disposed of in sanitary landfills. It was stated that the remaining waste was processed or disposed of using different methods.
Medical waste requires a special management process because it carries the risk of infection. The controlled collection and storage of this waste play a critical role in both protecting public health and preventing environmental pollution.
Experts emphasize that the disposal of medical waste in sanitary landfills is necessary to comply with environmental standards. This data shared by TurkStat continues to serve as a fundamental reference source for developing Turkey's waste management strategies and creating a healthier environment.