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y Basic level certification interfaces have been created in the software and as of January 12,
2020, the certification process is carried out through the software system.

y Zero waste application data is obtained from the software system.

Legislative Studies: By-law on the Zero Waste, which was published in the Official Gazette da-
ted July 12, 2019 and numbered 30829, includes By-laws regarding the establishment and imp-
lementation of the zero waste management system, what needs to be done to monitor the
system, the conditions of the zero waste certificate and the document criteria. In this context,
the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Establishment and Operation of Waste Bringing
Centers and Zero Waste Applications were published on December 31, 2021.

The Waste Collectors Circular No. 2022/6 has been published regarding citizens who collect re-
cyclable waste such as plastic, paper and metal, known to the public as “paper collectors” and
who are not affiliated with any business. The Circular on “Waste Collectors” authorizes those
who collect waste independently by registering them with the “Zero Waste Information Sys-
tem” and regulates their working system.

Preparation of Provincial Zero Waste Management System Plan

Zero Waste Management Plans for 81 Provinces have been prepared in order to determine the
plans, programs, policies and targets regarding the Zero Waste Management System to be imp-
lemented by local administrations, buildings and campuses at the provincial level and to ensure
that the established waste management processes are integrated within a strategic integrity at
the local and national scale and are efficient and sustainable.

Municipal Zero Waste Studies
Many municipalities continue their efforts to establish a zero-waste management system in
their service areas. In order to establish a zero waste management system in the municipality
service area, at least two separate collection systems are established for the separate collecti-
on of plastic/paper/glass/metal and other wastes in the streets and avenues, waste centres are
established where citizens can take their batteries, vegetable waste oil, textiles, medicines, ele-
ctrical and electronic devices, and large-volume waste, and education awareness activities are
carried out, and a document application is made through the zero waste information system.

In order to popularize zero waste practices and achieve our recycling goals, it is planned to reach
more citizens and recycle more waste by establishing zero waste centres (such as Zero Waste
Market, Zero Waste Point, Zero Waste Vehicle) in municipalities. In this direction, it is aimed to
increase the Zero Waste Points by providing grants and technical support to municipalities.

Education Awareness Studies

Zero waste consultation meetings and in-service training were organized for our 81 provinces in
order to inform the employees of our Provincial Directorates about zero waste implementation
within the framework of the By-law, to share good practices, to provide guidance, to find regio-
nal solutions to problems and to monitor performance indicators.

Within the scope of the protocol signed with the collaboration of MoEUCC, Ministry of National
Education and TEMA Foundation, the “Zero Waste Education Project” was launched and the aim
of the project was to protect natural resources, to gain environmentally friendly consumption
habits and to raise awareness of children on issues related to waste management.

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