Waste Declaration in Türkiye: Legal Obligation for Industrial Facilities

Compliance with environmental regulations is critically important for industrial facilities and businesses. Within this framework, Waste Declaration is an official obligation that requires companies to report the waste generated during the year to the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change.

According to the Waste Management Regulation, many businesses operating in Türkiye are required to record and regularly declare the waste they generate.

What is Waste Declaration?

Waste Declaration is the reporting of the type, quantity, and disposal method of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes generated in facilities to the Ministry’s system.

These declarations are submitted through the National Environmental Information System (NEIS / UÇBS).

Waste declaration generally includes the following information:

• Waste code of the generated waste

• Annual waste quantity

• Waste disposal or recovery method

• Information about the licensed facility where the waste was sent

Through these records, the waste generated across Türkiye can be monitored and environmental management can be planned effectively.

When Should Waste Declaration Be Submitted?

Waste declaration is submitted once every year for the waste generated in the previous year.

📅 Deadline: March 31

For example:

Waste generated in 2025 → must be declared by March 31, 2026

If the declaration is not completed by this date, businesses may face administrative fines.

How to Submit a Waste Declaration?

Waste declarations are completed through the following steps:

1️⃣ Log in to the National Environmental Information System (UÇBS)
2️⃣ Select the Waste Management Application
3️⃣ Check facility information
4️⃣ Enter the wastes generated during the year using the relevant waste codes
5️⃣ Specify the licensed companies to which the wastes were sent
6️⃣ Complete and approve the declaration

After completion, a declaration report can be generated from the system.

Is There a Penalty for Not Submitting a Waste Declaration?

Failure to submit a waste declaration or submitting incorrect information may result in administrative fines under Environmental Law No. 2872.

For this reason, it is extremely important for businesses to keep accurate waste records and submit declarations on time.

Why Is Waste Declaration Important?

Waste declaration is not only a legal obligation. It also:

♻️ Ensures proper waste management
📊 Helps record environmental data accurately
🌍 Contributes to sustainable environmental management

For industrial facilities, regular waste tracking is a critical process both for environmental protection and regulatory compliance.

Professional Support for Waste Declaration

Managing the waste declaration process accurately and completely is essential for businesses. Incorrect or incomplete declarations may lead to administrative sanctions.

Therefore, many companies prefer to receive professional support from environmental consulting firms.

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