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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is recycling?

    The purpose of recycling; To prevent the depletion of resources and reduce the amount of waste. Materials such as glass, paper, aluminum, plastic, batteries and engine oil are recycled and become reusable, which plays an important role in the country's economy. 

  • Recycling Methods?

    Recycling varies for each item.

    Aluminum: Waste aluminum is shredded into small pieces. These parts are then melted in large furnaces and cast aluminum is produced. Thus, aluminum is recycled.

    Concrete: Concrete pieces are collected from demolition areas and brought to the location of the crushing machines. Once broken, the pieces can be used as pebbles or - if there are no additives - as dry mortar.

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    Paper: It is first separated into fibers in water. Sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate is then used to separate it from the ink. Recycled paper fibers are used to produce recycled paper, but the paper cannot be recycled continuously. With each recycling process, the length of the fibers becomes shorter and new paper cannot be produced without adding new substances for their adhesion.

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  • How to Recycle?

    The recycling process takes place in four stages.

    1- Separate collection at the source
    Recyclable wastes are collected by separating them from garbage where they are generated.

    2- Classification
    Waste collected separately at source is classified on the basis of glass, metal-plastic and paper.

    3- Evaluation
    Waste undergoes physical and chemical changes and returns to the economy as a new material.

    4- Introducing the new product to the economy
    The recycled product is put to use as a new material.

  • Benefits of Recycling?
    It ensures the protection of natural resources and energy saving. It facilitates garbage storage by reducing the amount of waste. It prevents pollution of the air and the environment. It prevents useful waste from going to waste. It contributes to the economy..
     
  • Recyclable Items?
    • Chemical waste
    • Pine
    • Paper
    • Aluminum
    • Plastic
    • Batteries
    • Engine oil
    • Accumulators
    • Concrete
    • organic waste
    • electronic waste
    • Iron
    • Textile
    • Wood
    • Metal
  • Why is waste separation important?

    Separating waste is important because it is better for the environment and handled correctly. Separating waste allows recyclable materials to be reused when making new products. This is also called recycling.