Packaging wastes arise as a result of the use of packaging materials, which are natural resources. Packaging wastes have an important share in solid wastes. For this reason, it is necessary to address the issue with a sustainable waste management plan, to promote recycling activities and to prevent pollution. Another important issue is the data logging system of packaging wastes. The fact that collection activities originating from scavengers can not be recorded, therefore, a proper waste management plan can not be created and it is not known exactly where the raw materials are recycled. Collection and recycling of packaging waste is important and necessary in order to ensure the continuity of sustainable development.
In this study, the process of collecting, sorting and recycling packaging wastes on 31 stations in Kırıkkale province was examined. Stations include markets and shopping areas. The study was conducted by taking daily data for January, February, March and April 2017. The collection process was carried out for every 2-3 days with 2 workers who were working in packing waste collecting-sorting and plastic breaking production facility. The collected packaging wastes are separated according to their composition. Wastes collected by vehicles were brought into service and weighed. Paper packaging and PE plastic types wastes are sent to facilities that have a recycling license by pressing. PP plastic packages were turned into burrs and sent to licensed recycling plants. Packing waste outside of paper cardboard and plastic types is not collected because it is not a receiver unit in the vicinity. In the study, recycling of packaging wastes management with environmental and economical aspects, management components, importation, exports and so on are evaluated. As a result of the study, the management of packaging waste in Kırıkkale was examined and the composition and quantity distributions of the collected wastes were evaluated. In addition, the effects of application of the recycling of packaging waste in Kırıkkale have been evaluated with obtained results.