what kind of waste from hospital?
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General Waste: This is similar to domestic waste and comprises about 75-90% of hospital waste. It includes paper, packaging, food waste, and other non-hazardous materials.
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Infectious Waste: Generated from medical procedures, this includes items contaminated with blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials. Examples are used bandages, swabs, and discarded sharps like needles and blades.
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Pathological Waste: This includes human tissues, organs, body parts, and animal carcasses from research or medical procedures.
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Sharps: This category includes needles, syringes, scalpels, and other sharp objects that can puncture waste bags and cause injury.
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Pharmaceutical Waste: Expired or unused medications, vaccines, and other pharmaceutical products fall into this category.
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Chemical Waste: This includes chemicals used in laboratory testing, cleaning, and disinfection processes.
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Radioactive Waste: Waste generated from diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving radioactive materials.
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Pressurized Containers: This includes gas cylinders and aerosol cans that can pose a risk of explosion or fire.
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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Waste: This includes waste from laboratories that have been working with genetically modified organisms or infectious agents.
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Cytotoxic Waste: This includes materials contaminated with antineoplastic drugs, which are used in cancer treatments.
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Heavy Metal Waste: This includes items contaminated with heavy metals such as mercury, lead, or cadmium, often found in batteries or medical equipment.
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Pressurized Containers: This includes gas cylinders and aerosol cans that can pose a risk of explosion or fire.
Each type of waste requires specific handling and disposal methods to ensure safety and minimize environmental impact.
