ITU has complied with the following criteria to obtain the Basic Level Zero Waste Certificate:
- At least binary collection of recyclable paper, glass, metal, plastic wastes separately from other wastes
- Placement of storage equipment for glasses, textile/clothing wastes seperately in easily accessible places for separate collection of wastes,
- Establishment and start-up of Waste Collection Centers and collection points
- Informing the public by determining the waste collection program, collecting the wastes within the framework of the program
- Planning, informing and guiding different wastes such as batteries, vegetable waste oil, electrical and electronic equipment waste, medicine waste, and bulky wastes to be brought to the Waste Collection Center or collected from their place
- Carrying out the necessary studies for the recovery of biodegradable wastes by collecting them separately (compost, biomethanization)
- Making awareness and awareness raising studies for the implementation of the system by recording the data of the zero waste management system
- Compliance with the provincial Zero Waste Management System Plan