Posts circulating in certain media outlets and on social media accounts claiming that “Europe is dumping its waste in Türkiye” constitute a gross manipulation that distorts the facts. The import of waste for disposal, hazardous materials or non-recyclable rubbish into Türkiye is strictly prohibited. Only clean, source-separated waste intended for use as raw material in industry is permitted, provided it is processed at licensed facilities. No shipment that fails to meet the required standards is allowed to enter Türkiye, and such shipments are immediately returned to their countries of origin. Accepted shipments are monitored in real time through tracking systems from customs clearance until they reach the processing facility. Inspections of facilities and entities that violate environmental legislation continue under a zero-tolerance policy. The fact that this issue is being distorted and brought to the fore, particularly ahead of the COP31 Climate Summit to be hosted by Türkiye, clearly indicates a malicious attempt to manipulate public perception. We urge the public not to give credence to such baseless and misleading content targeting Türkiye, a country that is leading environmental policies at the global level through the Zero Waste Movement, and to rely solely on official statements issued by the competent institutions and authorities.