Beaches in Alanya are filthy: Wasdeddin has vanished without a trace

As sea pollution increases on Alanya’s beaches, the garbage collection boat Wasteddin has not been operating for a long time. Residents wonder about Wasteddin’s whereabouts.

With the summer season, sea pollution on Alanya’s beaches has increased, while the boat named “Wasteddin,” which played an important role in cleaning years ago, has not been seen for a long time. Produced by Alanya Municipality in 2015 from recycled materials, this boat used to collect about 200 kilograms of trash daily from the sea surface during summer months. However, Wasteddin is currently missing, and the pollution caused by plastic waste from tour boats and shores has worsened. Citizens are awaiting an official statement from the municipality and hope the project will be reactivated.