
The Center for Combating Disinformation stated that the claims about waste imports to Türkiye contain manipulation.
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The allegations came to the fore before the COP31 Climate Summit to be hosted by Türkiye.
In the statement made by DMM, it was emphasized that the posts saying "Europe is dumping its garbage on Türkiye" in some media outlets and social media accounts contain heavy manipulation that distorts the facts, and the following was noted:
"It is strictly forbidden to enter Türkiye for disposal purposes, hazardous materials or non-recyclable garbage. Only clean, source-separated wastes to be used as raw materials in industry are allowed to be imported into our country for processing in licensed facilities. Any shipment that does not comply with the standards is not allowed to enter our country and is immediately returned to the country of origin. Accepted cargoes are monitored instantly with tracking systems until they reach the facility from the customs point. Zero tolerance for facilities and centers that act contrary to environmental legislation. Inspections are continued with the principle of
By distorting the subject; The fact that it is brought to the agenda especially before the COP31 Climate Summit, which Türkiye will host, clearly shows that it is a malicious perception exercise. "We are kindly requested not to rely on such unfounded and misleading content targeting our country, which pioneers environmental policies on a global scale with the Zero Waste Movement, and to rely only on the official statements of competent institutions and authorities."

The Center for Combating Disinformation announced that the allegations of garbage being dumped into Türkiye from Europe involve manipulation, that only clean waste to be used as industrial raw materials is allowed to be imported and inspections are continuing.

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