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Turkey imported 510,000 tons of plastic waste from the EU in 2025, primarily affecting Adana province, where locals report pollution and health issues. The waste often ends up in landfills or is burned, contaminating the Mediterranean Sea. Environmentalists warn of severe ecological damage, while the Turkish government claims the materials are recyclable. Local residents face health risks due to pollution and frequent fires at recycling facilities. Activists argue that the situation reflects a form of colonialism, as European waste harms Turkish communities. Upcoming EU regulations may exacerbate the issue by increasing waste exports to Turkey.