Gürsu Municipality signs textile waste recycling contract

Gürsu Municipality in Bursa, Turkey, has finalized a 36-month contract with Artçev Geri Dönüşüm İhracat İthalat Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi to manage textile waste. The initiative aims to collect unused clothing, shoes, toys, bags, and bedding through specialized collection bins located throughout the district.

The project is designed to support zero-waste goals by separating textiles at the source. Items in reusable condition will be distributed to those in need, while other materials will be processed for recycling to be used as raw materials. This process is intended to reduce carbon footprints, conserve natural resources, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions.

According to Mayor Mustafa Işık, the agreement will generate 5,087,880 TL in rental income for the municipality while providing a concrete step toward environmental sustainability and regular waste management in the district.