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¹Yildiz Teknik Universitesi Cevre Muh Bolumu, 34220 Davutpasa-Esenler, Istanbul, Turkey. gkanat@gmail.com

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Summary

Istanbul

Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Urban Planning
Waste Management Engineering

Background:

Istanbul, a megacity of 13 million, generates approximately 14,000 tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) daily.
The city's strategic location between Europe and Asia presents unique logistical challenges for waste management.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the current state of municipal solid waste (MSW) management in Istanbul.
To identify challenges and propose solutions for optimizing MSW collection and disposal.

Main Methods:

Review of MSW quantity and composition data for Istanbul.
Evaluation of waste recovery from landfills and landfill-generated biogas and electricity production.

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MSW management in Istanbul has seen improvements due to enhanced governance and institutional support.

Applied research is crucial for informed decision-making by municipal authorities.

Significant opportunities exist for waste reduction and resource recovery from landfills.

Conclusions:

While progress has been made, Istanbul's MSW management requires further optimization.
Continued investment in applied research and waste reduction strategies is essential.
Enhancing landfill-derived energy recovery can contribute to sustainable waste management.