Industrialization, which emerged as a result of science and technology developing in parallel with rapidly increasing human population, brings environmental pollution with it. One of the most important pollutants that cause environmental pollution and directly affect vital activities is hazardous waste. The aim of this study is to determine the existing potential of hazardous wastes in Van province, identify problems related to hazardous waste management of the city and offer solutions. In the light of the data obtained, almost all of the waste mineral oils are recovered in the city and the large amount of waste oil obtained is provided by in-plant waste minimization; Until 2018 medical wastes were disposed of in a wild landfill site after being qualified as a household in a sterilization facility, but the safer disposal of the solid waste integrated plant was planned; Also, it is concluded that the city does not have any action plan for waste electrical and electronic equipment and considering the number of waste batteries and accumulators collected and the tires that have reached the end of their life, no complete recycling is provided. It is concluded that in order to recycle waste electrical and electronic materials, it should be entered into cooperation with the companies with the necessary permits and licenses within the scope of environmental legislation. Also, for the efficient collection of waste batteries and accumulators and out of-life tires throughout the province; It is concluded that the metropolitan municipality should coordinate the work of the district municipalities and support the information and training activities carried out on the issue.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | September 30, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 Volume: 34 Issue: 3 |