This paper presents an investigation of the development of refuse derived fuel (RDF) materials from
non-recycling wastes and the determination of its potential use as an alternative fuel in cement production
in Istanbul, Turkey. RDF produced from MSW was analyzed and its effects on cement production process
were examined. For this purpose, the produced RDF was mixed with the main fuel (LPG) in ratios of
0%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%. Then chemical and mineralogical analyses of the produced clinker were carried
out. It is believed that successful results of this study will be a good example for municipalities and
cement industries in order to achieve both economic and environmental benefits.