Waste Analysis

Waste management is critical for protecting the environment and using resources efficiently. Accurately analyzing waste from various sources such as industrial activities, domestic use and agricultural production helps to produce effective solutions against environmental impacts. Waste analysis allows us to assess the environmental impact of waste by determining its content and contributes to the development of sustainable waste management strategies.

Environmental Impacts of Waste

The impact of waste on the environment depends on the harmful components they contain and the way they are released into the environment. Inadequate waste management can lead to both the depletion of natural resources and the degradation of ecosystems. Below are some examples of the impacts of waste on the environment.

Soil Pollution: The mixing of wastes into the soil can lead to deterioration of soil quality, reduced productivity of agricultural land and damage to vegetation. Chemical wastes, heavy metals and pesticides are the main causes of soil pollution.
Water Pollution: The release of waste into water bodies can lead to pollution of rivers, lakes and seas. This threatens the water ecosystem, contaminates drinking water supplies and negatively affects biodiversity.
Air Pollution: Gases from burnt or decomposed waste, especially gases such as methane, carbon dioxide and ammonia, cause air pollution. These gases contribute to climate change and acidic rain.
Effect on Living Things: Toxic substances in waste can cause serious harm to animals and plants. Chemical wastes can threaten marine life, and toxins in the water can destroy underwater ecosystems.

"Waste - Treatment Sludge Analyses" performed within the scope of environmental legislation are carried out for the recycling or disposal of waste and treatment sludge from industrial enterprises.

Relevant legislation for "Waste Analysis":

In our laboratories serving in many parts of Turkey, "Waste - Treatment Sludge Analyses" are carried out in accordance with legal regulations and standards related to TÜRKAK accreditation and authorization by the Ministry of Environment.

Waste	Sampling from Solid Waste	TS 12090
Waste	Determination of Antimony (Sb), Arsenic (As), Copper (Cu), Barium (Ba), Mercury (Hg), Zinc (Zn), Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Nickel (Ni), Selenium (Se), Chromium (Cr)	EN 12457-4 EPA 3051 A EPA 6020 A
Waste	Determination of Molybdenum (Mo)	EN 12457-4 EPA 3051 A EPA 200.8
Waste	Determination of Fluoride	EN 12457-4 SM 4500-F B SM 4500-F D
Waste	Determination of Chloride	EN 12457-4 SM 4500-CI¯ B
Waste	Determination of Sulphate	EN 12457-4 SM 4500 SO4-2 E
Waste	Determination of pH	ISO 10390
Waste	Determination of Total Dissolved Matter	SM 2540 C
Waste	Determination of Glow Loss of Dry Mass	EN 12879
Waste	Determination of Phenol Index	EN 12457-4 SM 5530 B SM 5530 D
Waste	Determination of BTEX (Benzene, Toluene, Ethyl Benzene, Xylene)	EPA 5021 A EPA 8260 C
Waste	Determination of Hydrocarbons in the C10-C40 Range	EN 14039