Recycling posibilities of packaging wastes-the case of Kırıkkale

Abstract

Packaging wastes arise as a result of the use of packaging materials, which are natural resources. Packaging wasteshave an important share in solid wastes. For this reason, it is necessary to address the issue with a sustainable wastemanagement plan, to promote recycling activities and to prevent pollution. Another important issue is the datalogging system of packaging wastes. The fact that collection activities originating from scavengers can not berecorded, therefore, a proper waste management plan can not be created and it is not known exactly where the rawmaterials are recycled. Collection and recycling of packaging waste is important and necessary in order to ensure thecontinuity of sustainable development.In this study, the process of collecting, sorting and recycling packaging wastes on 31 stations in Kırıkkale provincewas examined. Stations include markets and shopping areas. The study was conducted by taking daily data forJanuary, February, March and April 2017. The collection process was carried out for every 2-3 days with 2 workerswho were working in packing waste collecting-sorting and plastic breaking production facility. The collectedpackaging wastes are separated according to their composition. Wastes collected by vehicles were brought intoservice and weighed.Paper packaging and PE plastic types wastes are sent to facilities that have a recycling license by pressing. PP plasticpackages were turned into burrs and sent to licensed recycling plants. Packing waste outside of paper cardboard andplastic types is not collected because it is not a receiver unit in the vicinity.In the study, recycling of packaging wastes management with environmental and economical aspects, managementcomponents, importation, exports and so on are evaluated. As a result of the study, the management of packaging waste inKırıkkale was examined and the composition and quantity distributions of the collected wastes were evaluated. Inaddition, the effects of application of the recycling of packaging waste in Kırıkkale have been evaluated with obtainedresults.