At the start of 2026, Turkey introduced two closely linked changes that together signal a structural shift in how metal scrap and waste-related imports are regulated. The first was the publication of the “Communiqué on the Import Inspection of Metal Scrap Kept Under Control for Environmental Protection (No: 2026/23).” Shortly after, the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change announced the transition to an electronic permit system covering the import and export of waste, including metal scrap, used batteries, and accumulators.
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