Sakarya University adheres to the "Water Pollution and Control Regulation" (Su Kirliliği ve Kontrolü Yönetmeliği) issued by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, establishing stringent guidelines for water quality and discharge practices to protect ecosystems, wildlife, and public health [URL]. In compliance, the university ensures wastewater passes through primary purification filters before discharge, with oil filters installed in channels where oily waste is common, such as cafeterias. Collaboration with the Sakarya Water and Sewerage Administration (SASKİ) helps prevent wastewater from contaminating the clean water network.
Given Sakarya's location in a high-risk earthquake zone, additional safeguards are implemented to protect wastewater channels from potential seismic activity. The Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality has laid a steel transmission line in the university area to reinforce these protections. Furthermore, filters are installed across all wastewater discharge areas to mitigate contamination risks, underscoring the university’s commitment to maintaining water quality standards for environmental and public health.
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| Zero Waste Certificate |
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| Hazardous and Medical Waste Management Process |
Sakarya University has a comprehensive action plan to reduce plastic waste on campus as part of its commitment to the Zero Waste initiative, supported by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change. Our Zero Waste Policy file is attached below [URL]. This initiative aims to prevent environmental pollution, reduce waste, ensure a cleaner environment for future generations, and contribute to the economy.
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| Storage area for hazardous wastes, waste labelling, separate collection and packaging of wastes |
In alignment with this initiative, the university has placed 1,200 waste bins for students and staff at accessible locations across campus buildings. These bins are organized with a three-compartment system for plastic-glass-metal, paper, and other waste, with additional battery recycling bins at each building entrance. A color-coded bag system has also been implemented, collecting paper waste in blue bags, plastic-glass-metal waste in yellow bags, and general waste in dark gray bags, following the Zero Waste Regulation.
Recyclable waste collected on campus is delivered to a licensed recycling company in partnership with the local municipality, while general waste is managed by municipal services.
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In alignment with Sakarya University's Zero Waste Management Policy, comprehensive studies are conducted to regularly collect, store, dispose of, and monitor waste, with a particular focus on classifying hazardous waste. Hazardous waste generated in laboratories and administrative buildings is stored in compliance with the Waste Management Regulation and the Hazardous Waste Management Guide. This waste is then sent to a licensed waste incineration and disposal facility. Additionally, a temporary storage area has been established to store hazardous waste for up to 180 days, in accordance with relevant regulations. Other hazardous materials, such as batteries and printer cartridges, are also collected for recycling. Medical waste is handled in accordance with the Medical Waste Control Regulation and is delivered to a licensed Medical Waste Sterilization Facility for proper treatment. Through these measures, the university ensures responsible waste management and environmental protection.
Additional evidence link:
https://sifiratik.sakarya.edu.tr/tr/icerik/19995/106584/tehlikeli-atik-teslim-formu
https://ecbs.cevre.gov.tr/KullaniciIslemleri/Giris
https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2015/04/20150402-2.htm
https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuat?MevzuatNo=40055&MevzuatTur=7&MevzuatTertip=5
https://webdosya.csb.gov.tr/db/cygm/icerikler/yon-29959taky-rev2022-20220927130717.pdf
https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuat?MevzuatNo=7118&MevzuatTur=7&MevzuatTertip=5
https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuat?MevzuatNo=9638&MevzuatTur=7&MevzuatTertip=5
