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Policy Waste Disposal- Landfill Policy
Ege University's Waste Disposal Policy (including Hazardous Substances and Storage) is carried out under integrated waste management. Ege University also has a Waste Management Directive and Implementation Principles. The rationale for these policies is to ensure that all waste generated on campus land is stored, transported and disposed of in a way that does not pose a risk to the health and safety of people and the environment. EU not only minimizes and prevents waste generation on its campus, but also actively participates in the separation of waste into different waste streams for recycling by utilizing external service providers.
Entegrated Waste Management System
GPRO-030- Zero Waste Procedure
Policy Created: 2023
PB-001- Sustainable Procurement Policy
TS EN ISO 9001:2015, Testing and Analysis Services; Certificate Validity Date16.01.2027
TS EN ISO 9001:2015, Dairy and Bakery Production; Certificate Validity Date16.01.2027
TS EN ISO 9001:2015, Higher Education Services; Certificate Validity Date16.01.2027
TS EN ISO 14001:2015, Certificate Validity Date 17.02.2027
Policy Statement:
Ege University has established a comprehensive waste management and landfill avoidance policy to minimize the amount of waste sent to landfill. The policy aligns with Türkiye’s Zero Waste Regulation and the university’s institutional commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). It emphasizes waste prevention, segregation at source, recycling, and valorization of organic and hazardous wastes before disposal.
Implementation and Management:
The policy mandates separate collection systems across all university units, ensuring that recyclable, organic, electronic, and hazardous wastes are managed according to national waste codes. The Environmental Research Center (ÇEVMER) coordinates periodic waste audits, while licensed recycling companies collect and recover materials. Organic waste from cafeterias and landscaping activities is composted or transformed into bio-based products such as biodiesel and biofertilizer, reducing landfill dependency.
Impact Indicator:
In total, approximately 491 tons of waste were managed in 2024, of which only 20 tons (≈ 5%) were sent to landfill.
→ Landfill diversion rate: 95 %
This achievement demonstrates the university’s progress towards a circular-economy campus model and aligns with Türkiye’s Zero Waste Strategy and SDG 12 targets on waste reduction.
Ege University Zero Waste management plan
Hazardous Waste Management policy
Operational directive - Hazardous Waste management policy
Ege University indoor waste management policy
Ege University Sustainable Green University Strategic Plan
