Garbage.

This article provides a comprehensive exploration of the history and cultural significance of garbage in Turkey. It examines the changing definition of garbage and the practice of garbology, analyzing garbage to gain insights into society. The article traces the history of garbage collection in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir, highlighting the challenges faced in modernizing waste management. It also discusses the social and political implications of garbage management, including class conflicts among sanitation workers and the impact on the Kurdish population. The text emphasizes the importance of garbage as a political issue and its cultural significance in Turkish society. [Extracted from the article]