Hazardous chemical wastes are properly disposed of by GTU in accordance with relevant regulations. A Zero Waste Division is present on the GTU campus, and each department has an assigned person responsible for zero waste efforts. The GTU Zero Waste Division is responsible for managing organic, inorganic, and toxic waste generated on campus.

Dangerous chemical waste is disposed of in compliance with regulations at GTU. The university has a high level of awareness about recycling. There are containers for collecting recyclable waste such as paper, plastic, and glass at many points on campus to encourage recycling.

GTU aims to recycle the waste generated on campus. Approximately 50.85% of the organic waste produced at GTU is recycled. A special team has been established on campus to collect and dispose of inorganic waste without harming the environment, and each department has an assigned person responsible for this task. GTU processes inorganic waste in collaboration with Gebze Municipality, with approximately 67.11% of the collected waste being processed. Around 25.52% of the toxic waste produced on campus is treated.