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Founded in 1986, Lokman Hekim Health Foundation is a leading non-governmental organization in its field of activity. LHSV basically provides high-quality and continuous medical service for patients who can not afford it. LHSV activities related with raising consciousness about recovery and collection operations were given a start in 1989. With more than 2000 volunteers and supporters, LHSV is one of the first non-profit organizations that collect recyclable waste pertinently and faithfully. By means of waste boxes which are designed especially for collection and located in residences or work places, LHSV has been collecting wastes separately at source for many years. The revenue of this activity is used for families in need, to support the education of their children and finance medical services. According to the protocol signed, Yüceler Ltd. is the contractor of this project. |
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| Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Environment and Forestry How much waste is generated in Turkey? State Institute of Statistics estimates of waste for 2003: Waste collected at 3018 municipalities (out of 3215) which receive solid waste service is 26.12 million tons and the average of waste on a daily basis is 1,38 kg per individual. According to another research dating 2004: 1889 municipalities (out of 1911) have received solid waste service. Total amount of solid waste collected is 24.24 million tons and 1.34 kg per individual. |
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